She's not clawing at me when I do it, but she's not exactly enjoying -- she keeps moving forward; getting it done quickly and thoroughly isn't easy.
I think, too, we'Ve figured out that we get cat treats just for being cute, so that's not as much of an incentive as it could be.
Any tips?
2006-11-01 07:01:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The big thing is picking the time you brush her. If she is active and playful or is focused on something like watching a bird through the window or eating, wait for a better time. She should be relaxing, but not sleeping, and if she doesn't seem to be in the mood, set down the brush and try again later. Also, if you only brush occasionally, brush more often so she's used to it.
2006-11-01 07:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I first got my cat, he hated to be brushed so at first I just brushed him until he had enough. That way he was able to get used to it. Now he lets me do it until I'm finished. Use a brush that has plastic or rubber bristles. If your using a brush that has rough teeth on it, it could be hurting her. Another thing I do is while I'm brushing him with one hand, I'm scratching him underneath his chin with the other and it seems to take his mind off of it. When we're done, I give him a little catnip as a reward.
2006-11-01 17:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 4 cats and 3 cats like it and 1 hates it. The one that hates it has sensitive skin. So i pretend to brush it lightly once in a while so the cat feels something soft and tickly and hopefully will start to enjoy being brushed. try some catnip on the brush and leave the brush for the cat to smell. he'll brush or rub himself if he likes catnip. and get one of those brushes that feels like a massage brush.
okee good luck
2006-11-01 15:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by lan k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that your cat would enjoy a different type of brush than the one you are using. Try a few different ones
2006-11-01 15:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by t24 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes, brushing a cat can be quite difficult. Whenever I try to brush my cat, he usually runs under my bed, and when he doesn't and I am fortunated to get a little brushing in, he runs off. Anyways, in your case, maybe the brush is too hard for your kitty, and a softer. Perhaps, if you played a game with your cat before you tried to brush her, maybe it'll be too tired to run off.
2006-11-01 15:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by andy20il2006 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, when I try to brush our cat, she tends to do the same thing, so when she moves away, I'll follow after her and say, "Where's my Baby going? I wanna brush my Baby!" and talk to her sweetly while I'm doing it. And I tell her that if she lets me do it, she'll be all soft and shiny and I think she finally gives up trying to get away lol. Hope this helps any at all.
2006-11-01 15:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by April 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think what I have is a dog brush. It has a soft side and a spikey side. You can try brushing with a soft side to get her used to being brushed and sneak in a few licks with the spikey side until she will accept just the spikey side for serious grooming and maybe the soft side for pure pleasure.
2006-11-01 16:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a soft bristle brush and my cat was beside himself purring, and wrapping himself around the brush! Try a soft brush and just be patient - maybe she just needs more time to get used to it.
2006-11-01 15:06:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My girl kitten is the same. Her brother on the other hand loves the brush. She is not a touchy feely type of cat. Yours may be the same.
2006-11-01 15:05:09 · answer #9 · answered by B U Tiful 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to/need to brush your cat? Is she a heavy shedder? Can you not give her a bath?
2006-11-01 15:10:13 · answer #10 · answered by MrBig 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋