When I got JuJu she had a tough little life, and was shy and nervous around me. NOT any more! lol. I love her and she is mainly a perfect angel. But lately she will start hissing and growling at me when I go to groom her. See she has long hair so she has to be groomed daily. I hate restraining her with putting a harness on her. But If I dont she wont let me with out a pleasant little bite or scratch. Then her hair gets all matted and tangled and she looks like a puff ball. THEN I have to cut her hair, its not pretty. I asked my boss (she's a vet), and she said try being very calm and make it a good experience. Like rewards, toys, treats, belly rubs etc. Well I tried giving her treats, It worked for about 3 days. Then she got bored with the method, so I tried giving her cat nip in a toy and she just ignored it and hid behind the sofa. Does anybody have any tips on how to help her enjoy being brushed? I dont use anything harsh, just a soft cat brush I bought from the pet store. I groomed my boss's cat at the office and he purred like an engine. So I know its not harming her? But she still wont let me groom her, I dont know what else to do. I wouldnt be as worried if she had short hair. But sadly, I dont have that option. She has to be groomed, and as much as she hates it, theres no way around it!
Maybe a special grooming brush for sensitive kitties? Or some way to massage her to calm down, I brush her daily (wether she likes it or not lol). So I'm not snagging on knots and hurting her, right now her hair is super silky and sleak. I just want to keep it that way, and I have a feeling she begs to differ!
Maybe a special grooming brush for sensitive kitties? Or some way to massage her to calm down, I brush her daily (wether she likes it or not lol). So I'm not snagging on knots and hurting her, right now her hair is super silky and sleak. I just want to keep it that way, and I have a feeling she begs to differ!