Brushing your cat’s fur: WHY and HOW?

As loving Pet Parents, taking care of your cat’s fur is not just a caring gesture that will strengthen your everlasting bond. Discover some useful insights from our Farmina Genius on how and why brushing your cat’s shiny fur could provide countless benefits to its health and well-being.

WHY brush your cat’s fur?

Shed the dead fur - Brushing away dead fur from your cat daily or once per week will also help it ingest less hair and therefore avoids the formation of hair bubbles in the stomach. Usually, cats are able to expel these excess hairs but if they are unable to, they can cause harm to the gastrointestinal system. Assess the current health state - Various information about the current health status can be deducted. For example, if there is any swelling, the presence of fleas could be detected and treated at an early stage. A stronger bond - Brushing is not only beneficial for the cat, but it is also useful for the owner to create rapport right from the beginning. Your cat will adapt to human contact right from the beginning of its life. Improvement of blood flow - Brush strokes, if done properly also serve a light massage and improve blood circulation.

HOW to brush correctly

Start slow and as a kitten - Begin with just some short sessions and ideally from the very beginning of your cat’s life. This will allow for an easier adaptation to the brush strokes and will help build mutual trust. Use the brush exclusively on your cat - Cats are extremely intelligent and can recognize the smell of the brush, if they detect foreign smells they can become upset. Try not to alter the brush and make sure not to use it on other cats! If you are forced to change it, use both the old and new brush for a brief period of time to allow for a correct transition Caring for long and short-haired cats - For very thick and long coats, it is best to brush daily due to the fact that there is a stronger predisposition to the formation of knots. For short-haired cats, even one session per week could be enough. If some nodes are present and cannot be untangled, cut them but be careful not to touch the epidermis. Before doing this, it is always recommended to speak to your Farmina Genius Consultant and Vet, who will provide expert guidance in real time.

Make your cat’s coat shine with Farmina Genius and the Pet Care Program

As caring Pet Parents, we are aware that when it comes to our pet’s health and well-being, love is not enough. Expert care is needed in order to provide long-term prosperity for our pets. This is where the FREE Farmina Genius App comes in handy! Complete with a Pet Care Program designed to put your pet’s health in first place, your Farmina Genius Consultant will help recommend the ideal food to keep your cat’s coat shining by devising a tailored dynamic nutrition plan. Download Farmina Genius App and get started today!

Tip from the Farmina Genius

Excessive hair loss can also be prevented through a proper diet. Speak to your Farmina Genius Consultant to design a dynamic nutrition plan for your cat. What are you waiting for? Get started today!