Thread: Rescue cat afraid of brush

Hi Jeffk, sounds like you have a beautiful boy there, marvellous that you have taken him on knowing he has issues. He's a very fortunate creature!

I've had several wonderful rescue cats and the trouble is you just don't know exactly what they've been through. It sounds like poor Ky has been through some traumas but you've made great progress with him already.

Regarding the brush, my suggestion would be to slowly familiarise him with the brush and comb, or whatever grooming tools you want to use. Leave them out for him to sniff at and be around. Give him plenty of time, and when he's more relaxed generally, attempt a brush across the head and down the back. With any luck it will feel just like being stroked, so should be OK. And take it from there. Give him loads of time. Hopefully he won't get too knotted in the meantime! Also, a grooming mitt might work well once he's OK about being stroked.

And when you get a chance, do please post some pictures! What colour is he?