Not all cats will obediently ask the shoveler to comb their hair, and some cats become extremely resistant when it comes to combing their hair.
So, is it really unbearable for cats to comb their hair like being punished? Let’s take a deeper look together!
Why don’t cats like to comb their hair?
1. Inappropriate combing equipment
Cats have different skin sensitivity and have different levels of acceptance of combs of different materials.
For example, some cats may not be able to tolerate metal combs because they are harder and will make them feel uncomfortable or even disgusted.
If the cat doesn't like to comb hair for this reason, the owner can consider changing the comb and choosing a comb made of silicone and rounder between the teeth.
2. The hair combing technique is incorrect
If the hair combing is too strong, the pain will make the cat disgusted. When combing hair, you should follow the direction of hair growth and slowly comb from the head to the tail.
Keep gentle force so that the cat can gradually let go of its guard, eventually fall in love with combing, and indulge in it to enjoy the process.
Change your hair combing habits and win the love of cats
Daily hair combing is very necessary. If a cat hates combing due to the above reasons, the shoveler should change the method to make the cat like combing.
When the cat begins to accept a comb rolling on it, the shoveler should give a snack reward in time. Such positive feedback will make cats more willing to accept combing their hair.
Touching and snack rewards can combine combing with compliments, and gradually, cats will accept that you combing their hair for it.
The benefits of insisting on hair combing
1. Maintaining beauty
Combing cat's hair frequently can avoid knots, promote blood circulation, improve hair nutrition, and make cat's hair look softer and more beautiful.
This is not only the first step to maintaining a cat's appearance, but also makes the cat feel relaxed and happy, thus making it look more beautiful.
2. Promote relationships
If your cat likes to comb hair, the shoveler can also enhance each other's relationships while combing the cat's hair.
This is an intimate interactive process, and gentle combing will make the cat more and more dependent on you.
This is equivalent to the "licking" behavior between cats. In the cat world, only when cats recognize you will happily accept your "licking".
3. Reducing hair licking is a necessary task for cats in daily life. Combing hair can clean the cat's floating hair, reducing the probability of cats licking these floating hairs into their stomachs, thereby reducing the chance of hair licking them.
Although cats are unavoidable, they can be relieved by a reasonable diet. The owner can choose a cat food that nourishes the hair for feeding.