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3 ◁ 4 △
Trimming mats Finishing touches
Badly matted fur may need To end the session, fluff up
removing with clippers. Leave the coat with a wide-toothed
this job to a professional— comb to make it stand out
unskilled attempts could result and comb through long
in injury to the cat’s skin. plumes on the tail. Step-by-step grooming

Grooming the face
Clean your cat’s face each time you groom him, and use the opportunity
to check for problems such as runny eyes, discharges, and ear mites Grooming a
(see p.43). Flat-faced cats are particularly prone to excess tear production, shorthaired cat
which can cause staining of the fur. Ask your vet to suggest a safe It takes only a few minutes of
stain-removing solution. grooming to keep a short coat in
perfect condition, but there is no
need to rush. Be gentle and allow
your cat to enjoy the attention.
Follow steps 1 and 2 (see opposite),
working through the coat with
a wide-toothed comb and then
removing debris with a slicker
brush. For a salon
finish, give your cat a
final wipe over with
a soft cloth.

△ Cleaning eyes △ Cleaning ears
Wipe gently around the eyes with Use cotton moistened with water or
moistened cotton, being careful not to a cleaning solution formulated for cats
touch the eyeball. Use fresh cotton for to wipe carefully inside each ear. Never
each eye. push anything into the ear canal.

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