how can i brush my cat without her scratching and biting at me?

Answer 1

If your cat is used to dry food, give it a few spoonfuls of canned food to eat while you are brushing. This will help the cat realize that grooming isn't all bad. Eventually the cat won't mind the brushing at all.

Answer 2

First, make sure you're using a brush that doesn't hurt her. The wire brushes may be too sharp for cats with sensitive skin. I have good luck with the rubber ones. They pull loose fur out well, however, you'll have static-y fur flying everywhere. If she still scratches and bites and you NEED to brush her (she has problems with matting or hairballs), find a comfortable place where you can set her and still brush her one handed (tables and desks work well). Firmly hold a handful of skin at the scruff of her neck and brush gently. Scruffing her will keep her from attacking you. If necessary, have another person help. That's how I trim my office cat's claws, and I never have any problems.

The other thing you can try is a grooming glove or mitt. If you cat lets you pet her, this might work as well.

Answer 3

Talk to your vet about getting a mild tranquilizer for this. I had a long-haired stray tomcat I took in who would never let me brush him. He was all matted right down to the skin and I had to cut the matted clumps off with scissors -- NOT a pleasant task! My vet suggested the tranquilizer and this worked. It calmed him down so that he was sort of sleepy (but NOT unconscious) and he would let me groom him. The first time I got all those mats out, then once a week I brushed him. After a while, he got used to being groomed and I didn't need the meds anymore. BTW, be sure you get a prescription for a CAT -- never, ever give them human meds because their body chemistry is different and things that are safe for us can kill a cat.

Answer 4

She may not like the brush. There is something called a Purebred Pet Mit, which is a glove with rubber all over the inside. The rubber has little spikes on it, and when you wear the glove and pet the cat, it works like a brush but many cats feel like they are being massaged instead. Try looking at a pet store or an online pet shopping site for one.

My cats love it.

Answer 5

obviously she doesn't like being groomed. I had a long haired male cat that need constant grooming, and he did not want to cooperate at all. So, this was the routine. I would sit on the floor, place him between my legs, and with one hand hold him down about his shoulders and comb him. He'd growl and hiss at me the entire time. If I didn't pay attention, he'd quickly try to sink his teeth into my hand, not hard enough to break the skin, but just enough to let me know that he was annoyed. After wards, he always got a treat and then he got some one on one petting and loving. Just so he'd realize that I wasn't going to be grooming him every time I reached out to get him. Your cat may never come to like being combed, but you can work on her tolerating it.

Answer 6

I had the same problem, you have to start doing it a few brushes at time and do it softly instead of trying to get all the hair out, this will get them used to it instead of making them scared. Also brush one stroke softly sometime barely getting the hair on top and then stroke with your hand on the second stroke so they assoicate it with a pleasurable thing, after a while you will be able to brush firmer and they will enjoy it instead of being scared of the brush.

Answer 7

go to petco or petsmart and ask an employee about a brush that u wear as a glove. ur cat will just think ur giving it ectra attention

Answer 8

I think either give her treats and train her or let a pro handle it

Answer 9

Grab it by the nape of the neck. It won't hurt them and will keep them still.

Answer 10

She doesn't like it. Take her to a professional.