Pamper your cat with cat grooming services

If you’re attempting some grooming at home, try not to pull or yank too hard and keep the grooming session short. You want to limit stress and avoid grooming becoming a negative experience. Pay attention to your cat’s movements. When they swish their tail and flatten or flick their ears, it’s time to take a break.

Helping cats embrace grooming starts with a proactive approach. Try to build some positive associations with grooming so that your cat doesn’t tense up as soon as the process begins. You can also use herbs such as valerian, hops, and chamomile to soothe your cat into a state of relaxation, making grooming much easier.

A full cat groom at Smoochie Pooch includes a bath, nail trimming, ear cleaning, a brush out and may include a lion cut. The lion cut is done before a bath, however, if your cat will not tolerate a bath, they will not receive one. In addition to a full groom, we also offer a basic groom which does not include a lion cut.

Yes, they do! Doesn’t everyone feel better after they are clean and well kept? Brushing, bathing, trimming, and cleaning help your cat look and feel their best. Regular grooming will make sure they avoid mats and feel most comfortable. At Smoochie Pooch, we’ll make sure your cat gets what they need to support their health and wellness.

Yes, both indoor and outdoor cats should have their nails trimmed regularly. When their nails are left long, they can easily be snagged and caught on soft surfaces which can be painful. In addition, especially as your cat ages, they won’t typically get enough exercise to keep their nails short from scratching alone.

The answer to this often depends on your cat’s personality. Some cats tolerate grooming better when they are sitting on your lap, some cats will sit still for grooming at a particular time of day. Exposure to regular grooming helps your cat get used to the process and will help them learn to be more still in the long run.

Cats do a good job of keeping their coat relatively clean, but their work certainly won’t rid their coat or hair of all debris and won’t help them smell good either. Indoor cats should be bathed at least a few times a year, the frequency may also depend on how well your cat tolerates a bath.

You may notice a change in your cat’s behavior for a day or so after they’re groomed, but it’s likely just them getting used to their new coat or hair. Removing matted or shedding hair can make their skin more sensitive, in a good way, and that can take a bit to get used to.

The average length of a grooming appointment is two to four hours. This can depend on what type of groom your cat is receiving, the condition of their coat, and how many breaks they may need to keep the process as comfortable as possible for them. Your groomer will promptly call you once your cat is ready for pick up.

If you’re concerned, you can ask your veterinarian if there are any issues with shaving your cat. In some cases, elderly cats or cats with an illness should avoid being shaved. If shaving is deemed as the right thing to do for your cat, they will still be able to regulate their temperature and shouldn’t be too cold.