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Cat Grooming Tools

The following accessories will aid in the maintenance of the cat's exterior finish.

Brush: The ideal tool is a soft wire or bristle brush that can remove tangles without irritating skin.

Comb: Usually made of steel and featuring both fine and coarse teeth, this tool can bring order to the coat of a longhaired cat.

Currycomb: Often made of rubber, this tool removes loose hair from short-haired models.

Grooming Glove: Covered with nubby, hair-catching material, the glove is useful for face grooming, and for cats that will not tolerate brushes.

Nail Clippers: Purchase a set specifically designed for cats.

Scissors: Excellent for removing particularly stubborn tangles.

Seam Ripper: A sewing accessory that is also very useful for untangling mats.

Styptic Powder: This blood-clotting powder (available at most commercial retailers) will quickly stop bleeding caused by trimming a cat's nails too closely.

Toothbrush: Useful for grooming the faces of longhaired cats and for dental hygiene on all models. (Use separate brushes for these functions.)

Chamois Cloth: Imparts a glossy finish to the exterior of shorthaired models.

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