22 September 2013 The Special Needs of Older Cats Caring For Your Elderly Feline by Ron Hines DVM PhD 6. Giving A Hand With Grooming Many elderly cats lack the energy and flexibility to keep well groomed without your help. It is a problem in longer haired cats in particular, but mats along the spine and in the groin and armpits can occur in any oldster. Sometimes, the skin under these mats is quite inflamed. I prefer to remove them with a matting comb and soft slicker brush. Groom them several times a week rather than letting the mats get large. Long-haired cats can be sheared at home twice a year. Have a mobile groomer do it in your home. Frequent brushing also prevents cats from binding up with swallowed hair. Be sure to check your pet’s claws as well. They overgrow in inactive cats. Elderly cats rarely if ever require a complete bath. You can almost always clean them sufficiently with a soft wash cloth, infant-safe soap and warm water.
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