Get your short-haired cat used to combing it every three or four days as soon as it is purchased. Use a comb with small, close teeth. Start combing at the back of your neck and work your way up to the ponytail, following the fall of your hair.
Take special care around their hindquarters and other sensitive areas. Then repeat the hairstyle with a hard rubber brush. The natural oils found in the palms of your hands are great for laying their coat flat.
Daily petting can be just as effective as brushing. If you want, finish off his short-haired coat by passing a chamois or a silk scarf over it. If your cat has a sore that requires medication, ask your vet about a dry powder instead of an ointment.
Your cat will hate the feeling of the ointment and will do everything possible to lick it off. However, a powder shouldn’t bother her and can speed up the drying process of the sore, allowing it to heal more quickly.
Use a fine-toothed metal comb for your cat’s initial combing. Be sure to keep a close eye on any signs of fleas or parasites. Repeat the process with a hard rubber brush. This will allow you to apply more pressure without causing discomfort to your cat.
After combing and brushing your cat, rub the palm of your hand over its fur, then give it a final clean with a chamois. Before you start grooming your long-haired cat, sprinkle cornstarch or fuller’s earth through his fur, then massage in to make sure the powder is evenly distributed.
Using a wide-tooth comb, comb out any knots or tangles in his coat. If the tangles are extensive, you may need to use scissors to cut them out. Finally, move a soft brush up and down his body, including his tail and legs. Finish by brushing against the hairline to add volume.