My cat is malting like crazy but she won't let me brush her. Any tips?

Question

I really need to brush her fur coz it goes everywhere and my boyfriend is allergic! How can I get her to enjoy - or at least endure - being brushed?

Answer 1

If you can afford it get her groomed by a profesional, if not they make these gloves you can wear while you are petting her that collect dander like magnets, they really work, give 'em a try.

Answer 2

There are a few things that I can offer that will help..
Firstly you do need to do this regardless of how much it is liked by them for there own good..

Secondly all cats are happier in the dark and quiet..
At most vets you will be able to purchase a cat hood.. It look a little like a muzzle but covers the eyes too.. This will relax the cat while you stroke it at first gradually getting to brush it.. As a benefit it can not bite though it so it is also a form or protection..

keep it up It will be a long haul getting it used to it but it will be worth it in the end.. If you are not able to do this try looking at a professional groomer.. They will charge about £40 to clip it off or brush out the mats if possible.. This is not a lot when you consider the vets bills for an infected sore etc..

Well done for caring.. To recap buy the hood and start gently bit by bit.. If needed at first ware a thick pare of gardening gloves.. Cat scratches are very infectious and can easily become infected so it is better to protect yourself first before trying to help your Friend feel better.. Good luck and keep going you can do it... :-)

Answer 3

Pet stores have these gloves that will massage the cat while you pet it, and pull the fur off-check to see if she will tolerate that. I use the Pledge for Allergies and my friend who is allergic to cats says my house doesn't bother him at all. But I also vacuum a lot and keep the cat to one part of the house. If your cat is shedding a lot, it might be stressed for some reason.

Answer 4

Try the mitt type of brush, it fits on your hand and you just pet her as you normally would. It really works, my cats like it.

Another trick, which I use for giving my cats pills- feed their head through the arm of an old sweater. It keeps them from kicking or scratching. In your case, then, if the arm hole is big enough, pull the cat all the way through. My cats are small, so they fit, and I always wind up with a lot of hair on my sweater- especially if the sweater is a "chunky" knit. HTH!

Answer 5

hmm tricky one!

We have 2 cats, and luckily the one with the longer hair loves being combed but the other one does not!
We brush her but to be honest I find stroking her fairly hard (but not too hard, I make sure she likes it!) gets more fur off than the comb, It makes a mess but once hoovered up it is fine.

Try the glove others have suggested, I would try to avoid grabbing your cat by the scruff of the neck as you need to associate being combed with pleasure, not something that will stress her out!

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Answer 6

Grab all the loose skin at the back of the cat's neck very tight
it will not hurt the cat
it is natural for them to remain still when held this way as this is similar to them being carried as a kitten by the mother
Even if they are not completely happy being held this way it gives you control to help them

Answer 7

Lint roller is good, put your cat with another cat, the other cat will start licking the fur off your cat.

Answer 8

i have a long fur cat and i brush her when she is eating,it distracts her from what i am doing.

Answer 9

start off with a trip to the vet and when everything checks out take it little bit at a time

Answer 10

Take her to the vet cause she might be very sick thats how my cat died and now im studying to be a vet good luck :)