Cat Bath

We are often asked if it is really necessary to bathe a cat.

Did you know that allergy to cats is extremely common, occurring in up to 25 percent of people with allergies. Cat allergy is more common than allergy to dogs, which may be related to the potency of cat hair and dander as an allergen as well as the fact that cats are not generally bathed.

Cats are pretty self-sufficient when it comes to cleaning themselves, however there are times when self-grooming just won’t do the trick.  Professional, consistent grooming will remove dead hair and dander and help to alleviate cat allergy.  Other reasons for bathing kitty?  She may have rolled in something that is tough to remove (such as soot, motor oil or dirt from that potted plant she just tipped over).  Or, perhaps kitty has a medical condition that limits her ability to groom herself.  It’s not an easy task to bathe a feline, especially when s/he scratches or bites, so oftentimes it is best left to a professional groomer.

Tub-Free Cleaning

Our cleaning system involves spraying a pet with an environment friendly Pure Oxygen solution as we brush him. The brush-like wand attachment then vacuums up all the cat dander, hair, dirt and odors. This system uses only about one gallon of water, and, since most of the cleaning solution is immediately vacuumed up, kitty will be mostly dry even before he is fluff dried. Most cats really love this system, since it feels just like being brushed and they never get soaking wet. Pet parents love it too, since it is more effective at removing allergens than dunking kitty in a tub of water.

Nail trims are automatically done as part of your grooming appointment, but a cat’s nails are obviously going to need to be trimmed more often than he needs bathing.  Nails should be trimmed every three to four weeks.  If you’re a cat parent, you’re probably aware of when kitty needs a nail trim simply because of the scratch factor – on your furniture, on yourself…. You get the picture.

Zoomin Groomin can help.  We do offer nail trim appointments for cats and will come to you.  And, for senior cats or cats with ailments, or particularly nervous cats or any pet who is most comfortable remaining in their own 'space', we do personal in-home grooming. 

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