Almost everyone loves cats. But there are not enough people who want to put up with wool on furniture, clothes, utensils. Even the presence of a short-haired cat does not guarantee the absence of hair on any surface. Methods of cleansing are numerous, but not effective enough. The best option is to remove excess hair on the animal itself. And here comes to the rescue pooderka for cats and its various variations.
Slicker
What is it all about and what is it for? Caterpillar for cats is a comb designed to comb down fluff, dead hair and dust. Such a device is necessary for regular care, but becomes especially relevant during the molting period. Thus, you can not only save the apartment from wool, but also prevent the cat from clogging its body. After all, any, especially long-haired cat breeds, when licking, swallow fluff and hair. It is convenient to use brushes, it does not require any special skills and is quite suitable for grooming at home.
What happens
In general, brushes for cats are plates with a handle. Metal teeth are attached to their base. Most often, the plate is rubberized, which allows the teeth to bend when pressed, repeating the contours of the cat's body. This principle of action makes it possible to avoid damage to the skin during care. A cat pusherderka can have a handle of various shapes, but most manufacturers strive to make it as comfortable as possible for a person’s hand, so that the wrist tension is as low as possible.
The teeth may be shorter or longer, straight or angled. It depends on the hair of the animal, because long-haired cat breeds, for example, need longer teeth. There are also combs for animals with sensitive skin.
The choice
To choose the right hair care product, you must keep in mind the following:
- The length and density of the coat.
- The purpose of care is massage, combing, flea removal, combing undercoat.
- The condition of the coat.
Cat siding is the perfect way to remove dead undercoat. At the same time, healthy hair remains intact. The thicker the coat, the longer and more often the teeth should be.
Application rules
Before using a cat brush, you must first reassure the animal. The ideal option is to accustom to combing from an early age, then an adult pet will take the procedure quite calmly. In order for the process not to cause negativity, you need to pet, caress the animal, after completion you can treat yourself to a treat.
During combing, you need to move the brush slowly to collect the maximum number of dead hairs, without damaging healthy ones. If the teeth are tangled in wool, you need to immediately carefully remove the comb, preventing the cat from twitching. If this happens, she is able to remember her discomfort for a long time and in the future it will become difficult to comb it.
Pressing the pusherker should be minimal to avoid skin damage. It is better to start from the neck and back, gradually moving to the sides. Almost any animal will allow you to carry out the procedure at this stage without any problems. To comb out the undercoat on the breast, stomach and hind legs, you will have to resort to tricks and exhortations. The tail is the most difficult area, often cats do not allow to touch this area. In this situation, you will have to call for help all the agility and skill, making efforts not to spoil the relationship with the animal.
If your cat has many patches of felted hair, you may need a koltunorez. This will allow animals to avoid pain and speed up the combing process. Owners of thin hair should not be scratched without the use of special care products .
When not to use
Cat brushes, especially slickers, are not always usable. So, you should not resort to the help of these tools in the following cases:
- Koltuny. A cat sump will get stuck in them and cause pain to the animal.
- Skin disease or damage. The use of such brushes can aggravate the situation.
- Frequent use. In this case, a lot of healthy hair will be torn out. It is enough to use 1-2 times a week in the normal period and 2-3 times during molting.
- You should not scratch a frustrated animal in order to avoid strain of relations.
- Use on cats without hair.
Furminator
Cat brushes have been used for a very long time. However, today there are many more modern tools. One of them is the furminator. Outwardly - nothing special. There is a resemblance to a mini rake - just a serrated surface on the handle. However, the use of this device makes it possible to reduce the molting period by almost half.
This effect is achieved thanks to a special sharpening of the teeth plus the distance between the teeth themselves, verified to a micron. The main task is to remove dead undercoat and hair without touching the main pile. In addition, the fat accumulated at the base of the hairs, when using the furminator, is distributed along the entire length, healing the hairline.
When choosing a device, attention should first be paid to the length of the processed wool. The longer the fur coat, the more elongated the teeth should be. This is necessary to maximize immersion of the instrument in the wool, eliminating skin damage.
The size of the animal itself is also important. The larger the pet, the wider the "rake" is worth choosing. For the little cat, on the contrary, they get narrow tools. Persians, Siberians, Maine Coons require a set of at least two devices: the main one for long-haired animals (8 cm) and the auxiliary 3-4 cm wide, with which you can take care of your ears, muzzle and armpits.
Prices
Caring for animals is not the cheapest event. In addition, the quality of the tool should be taken into account - the lower the cost, the worse the quality. Therefore, you should not choose the cheapest product. The cost of an average slicker varies from 300-600 rubles. Furminator, whose price is much higher, can be purchased by giving from 1000 rubles.
However, it’s enough to pay for the tools once, but a happy, healthy, well-groomed and beautiful animal will please you for a long time without any special expenses.