Thread: grooming

Hehe, I learned a trick with our previous cat. The short answer with her was to get 2 brushes. One was used as a decoy, whilst the other brushed away.

Ive got a different issue with Storvenn and Loki.
Storvenn, not a problem at all. I spend a lot of time playing games, getting clawed, smoothing or just having him sat on my shoulders that he is really easy to brush. Ive been getting him used to me holding his paws, lifting his legs etc since we got him nearly two weeks ago. He loves being carried around like a baby, upside down being cradled.
Now he doesnt tend to bat an eyelid when I get the brush on him, as he is used to me lifting legs / touching him on his belly which makes brushing sooo much easier.

Loki, different kettle of fish totally Not too keen on being handled as much, which is ironic as she is the one most likely to sit on my lap. The best approach Ive had so far is to get the brush out and have it close. Then go for the "I'll give you belly rubs!" to get her settled and slowly / sneakly get the brush in a few times.

Either way, with both of them Ive just used the brush 'a bit' to get them used to it. Maybe a few strokes every other day at most. Storvenn settled into it quickly, Loki.. still working on that
Not planning on brushing anything more than once per week unless its needed.

Stuff we use:-
Big brush (not this one, but very like this): Mikki Ball Pin Brush | Buy Products for Dogs

Anti tangle / matt brush: Mikki Ball Pin Slicker | Buy Products for Cats

Comb: Mikki Dual Comb | Buy Products for Cats


Some info here too. There is a video, which might be rubbish as I dont have speakers on this pc so...err... sorry if it is rubbish
Mikki - Grooming