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Grooming is not a luxury for show cats — it is the daily health check most cats never get. The right routine depends entirely on coat type: a short-haired cat needs a weekly brush with a rubber curry or fine comb, while a long-haired cat needs a slicker and metal comb every day or two to stop mats forming behind the ears and under the arms. This guide covers the brushing rhythm for short, medium, long and hairless coats, the honest truth about bathing (most cats simply do not need it), and the checks to fold into grooming time — ears, eyes, teeth, claws and skin — because a mat, a bald patch or a dull coat is often the first visible clue to a health problem. If you find something odd, treat the cause with your vet, not just the symptom.
Coat care matched to fur type — short, medium, long and hairless — with the brushing routine, the bathing truth, and the checks that keep skin, ears and claws healthy.
Short coats: about once a week with a rubber curry or fine comb. Medium coats: two to three times a week. Long coats: every 1-2 days with a slicker and metal comb to prevent mats. Hairless breeds need weekly skin wiping instead of brushing.
Most cats do not — they are excellent self-groomers. Baths become necessary for medical rinses, very oily coats or hairless breeds, and should be rare, calm and done with cat shampoo only. Human shampoo strips the oils that protect cat skin.
Every 2-4 weeks is a sensible rhythm for most indoor cats. Use proper cat clippers and trim only the white tip, avoiding the pink quick. Start young, go slowly, and pair trims with treats so they become routine rather than a battle.
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