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Intro: General Coat Maintenance for Cats

Regular grooming minimizes hair deposits in your home, makes your cat more attractive, and can lessen or even prevent the problem of hairball regurgitation. (See Hair Balls.) Most cats will accept, even welcome, assistance with coat maintenance. In the feline world, reciprocal grooming is a way to build relationships and an opportunity for relaxation. To ensure that the cat views coat maintenance in this way, begin rudimentary grooming during kittenhood, to acclimate the young feline to the procedure.

expert tipEXPERT TIP: Grooming is an ideal time to examine your cat for irritated skin, lumps, bumps, ticks, fleas, and any other problem that might require veterinary attention.

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Quirk BooksThe Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides cat owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!