I have a domestic short hair cat, about 3 years old, and I brush her about once a week to keep her fur shiny and clean. However, whenever I brush her, she starts to meow and hiss and acts like I am hurting her, even though I go over her hair gently with the Furminator brush. Is she just being fussy and overdramatic, or is it really hurting her? And if it is hurting her, what can I do to get rid of her loose hair?
2006-10-29 06:33:05 · 18 answers · asked by Sydney 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
YES - it's hurting her. I just looked up "Furminator Brush" on the internet - it looks hard, sharp, and terribly painful!!! And from the way your cat is reacting, then yes, it's really hurting her.
I brush my cats with a very soft-bristled brush like you would get for a human infant. It's a very gentle brush, and I bought it in a pet store. It's great at removing their hair, and since it's very gentle and soft, they like it.
I found a couple of pictures on the internet of what it looks like - click below to see. VERY gentle and soft.
2006-10-29 07:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by locolady98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a sweet orange tabby that is also short haired. He really enjoys the attention he gets when he is combed or brushed. I think the key here is to find he right comb or brush for him because every time you comb or brush her, it cuts down on the amount of fur she will later hack up! You may also want to think about taking your cat to the vet and make sure there is nothing else going on, like dermatitis or fleas, even if she is an indoor cat like mine. This time of year is the worst for fleas and I have spent all this weekend treating a bad flea infestation that I have no clue how he got. Enjoy your kitty! They can be so adorable!
2006-10-29 06:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Xhasted Mom of 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you just get her? If she's not used to being brushed then she definitly will not enjoy it much. My kitties love being brushed and most cats I know do, but that is because they are used to being brushed every other day since they were a baby. I doubt it's hurting her, it's just scaring her. Just try and make her feel comfortable when you are going to brush her, she should be fine. I wish you the best of luck, and sorry I do not know any other way to get rid of loose hair!
2006-10-29 06:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by what? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those brushing gloves. They are less scary than a regular brush and very gentle and do the job very well. It will feel more like a massage to her than anything. The glove goes over your hand like a mitten. Also, you have to remember that this is now shedding season. Hair is a fact of life. Be glad you dont have a long haired or you would really have problems.
Good luck. Let me know how it turns out.
2006-10-29 06:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by Lucky Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the cat. I know that my cats love being brushed but only with certain brushes. I had to buy a few to find the one they liked best. As for getting rid of loose hair, I've seen a glove that you can buy to put on your hand to "brush" the cat's hair. It will feel like you're petting her instead of brushing and the hair, supposedly, comes out. Good luck.
2006-10-29 06:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by Baba O'Riley 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LOL!:-) she's just being a drama queen - I have a long hair kitty and I brush her once a week - she loves it! I think your cat just likes doing the grooming herself - some cats don't like being touched (or even petted) that much, so they'll either nip at your hand or make a fuss until you leave them alone.
2006-10-29 06:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Renee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's spoiled! lol. I would assume brushing hair on a cat feels the same as a human. Some animals just don't like being brushed - she's eventually going to get used to it, I hope!
2006-10-29 06:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe she's been zapped with static shock and dreds getting brushed. It helps keep the fur balls to a minimum, and they really do need to be brushed even if they are short-haired. I don't think you're hurting her.
2006-10-29 06:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I don't think you are hurting her, she probably just hates it. Does the brush you are using have soft bristles? If not, try one with softer bristles. It will still get the loose hair, and she might like it better. I have a soft bristled one and my cats just love it, I could brush them for hours! Hope this helps =)
2006-10-29 06:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by christiewes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well cats usually enjoy being brushed, and you have to brush her because that will keep her from having hairballs. Well you could try a softer brush maybe its to hard and it is hurting her.
2006-10-29 06:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by Shy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋