When a cat develops matting, there are only a few options as to how they can be removed: either they are shaved out completely or they are combed out. Because it is primarily a mass of dead hair, it can’t be brushed out by breaking them up.

All too often in my grooming salon, first time appointments are made when a cat is matted. Their hair has become thick, dull, oil and with large clumps all over. Most of the time, the owner is at a complete loss as to how they got matted in the first place.

Part 3 of Grooming Your Cat at Home: Long-Haired Cats

Now it’s time for some demos! In this video, I’ll be demonstrating how to use the tools I mentioned for long-haired cats. Also, stick around for the end where I will demonstrate how to remove small mats from your cat’s coat.

Part 2 of Grooming Your Cat at Home: Short-Haired Cats 🐈

Now it’s time for some demos! In this video, I’ll be demonstrating how to use the tools I mentioned for short-haired cats.

Part 1 of Grooming Your Cat at Home: Tools!

In this video, I’ll cover the good, the bad and the ugly of what tools are appropriate for working on your cat’s coat at home.

Are your cat’s nails sharp and getting stuck in your couch? Learn to trim your cat’s nails at home with this video from Cat Naps’ Certified Feline Master Groomer Lynn. This video covers what you'll need and 2 ways to hold your cat for trimming nails.

Introducing kittens to bathing early and often can lead to a lifetime of positive grooming experiences for both you and your kitten. And bathing kittens is ridiculous easy! Don’t wait till they are a feisty teenager!

To many cats, the carrier is a scary place. Usually the only time a cat needs to be inside one of these portable kennels is to go to a strange place – the veterinarian, the groomer, moving to a new home, or even to go live with a new family. This article will discuss the importance of cat carriers, the different types of carriers, how to introduce a cat to a carrier, and how the pet owner can get them inside the carrier safely.

Fleas are nasty little critters.  These parasites jump onto your pets and drink their blood, leaving flea dirt and eggs in their wake.  They are hardy insects that are designed to be resilient and uncrushable.  What does this mean for you?  It means that in order to get rid of fleas for good, you will have to take multiple steps.

Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the skin, hair and nails. It is highly contagious to not only other cats, but dogs and even humans! It is not an uncommon condition and any animal showing symptoms should be seen by a vet immediately to begin treatment.

Proper grooming is essential to the well-being of our beloved felines. Finding the purrfect groomer should be more than just looking in the yellow pages. Use the following tips to help you find the right professional cat groomer for you and your pets!