How to cut a cat's hair at home

Grooming a domestic cat is a responsible task that requires careful preparation and careful execution. If you...

Other equipment may include a soft comb or comb, a towel or hair mat (to easily pick up debris), toys to distract the cat, hydrogen peroxide (a safety net in case the cat gets injured), and a convenient place for grooming.

Instructions for grooming a cat

First of all, you should protect yourself from aggression by your pet. To do this, you need to give the cat a “manicure” and lightly trim the claws. This way, you will not receive significant damage to the skin when cutting, because your pet may be afraid of a new procedure for him. By the way, if your pet has a fiery temperament, then you should call for help from a second person who will hold him in one position, and you can also additionally purchase a collar retainer for the cat’s head. After this, you need to lay him on his side, fixing his paws and start cutting with a clipper, confidently removing the hair first from the sides, and then smoothly move to the back and belly. Make sure that your pet is not too scared and give him time to “rest” by slowly trimming the length of his fur.

Precautionary measures

First: Carefully remove hair from the areas where the mammary glands are located, especially if you use scissors, as in this case it is very easy to damage the cat’s nipples.

2. You will have to use scissors when you want to make an ultra-short haircut, because the vibration of the machine will significantly irritate the animal.

3. Pulling the skin prevents possible cuts.

4. It is better to leave the tail and paws “untouched” so as not to cause unnecessary discomfort.

5. Be sure to wash off excess hair from the cat after grooming so as not to cause scabies. This should be done with warm water, using baby shampoo or animal shampoo.