Grooming & Hygiene
Helping Your Cat Stay Clean & Comfortable
Cats are naturally attentive groomers, but regular care and gentle observation can help support their comfort and everyday wellbeing.
Everyday Cat Grooming Essentials
Simple, practical grooming habits to help keep your cat clean, comfortable and well cared for.
Brushing & Coat Care
Regular brushing helps remove loose hair, reduces tangles and gives you an opportunity to become familiar with the condition of your cat's coat and skin. Gentle, frequent brushing also strengthens comfort with handling and lets you spot changes early.
Long-Haired Cats
Longer coats may require more frequent grooming to help prevent knots and matting. Working through the coat in sections, paying attention to areas where tangles tend to form, can help keep longer-haired cats comfortable between professional grooms.
Nail Care
Check your cat's nails routinely and provide appropriate scratching surfaces to support natural scratching behaviour. If you are uncomfortable trimming nails yourself, professional grooming or veterinary assistance is a good option.
Dental Hygiene
Oral care is an important part of overall wellbeing. Appropriate home care, such as products or routines designed for cats, alongside regular veterinary dental guidance, helps support healthy teeth and gums throughout your cat's life.
Ear Care
Become familiar with how your cat's ears normally look. Gentle observation is usually enough — if you notice redness, discharge, odour, scratching or sensitivity, seek veterinary advice rather than cleaning the ears yourself.
Eye & Face Care
Some gentle cleaning around the eyes or face may be needed from time to time. Pay attention to any unusual or persistent changes, such as ongoing discharge or redness, and contact your veterinarian if you have concerns.
Litter Box Hygiene
Keeping litter boxes clean and comfortable supports your cat's hygiene and everyday habits. Regular scooping, clean litter and a calm location also make it easier to notice any changes in normal litter-box habits worth discussing with your vet.
Make Grooming Positive
Calm, gentle handling and short grooming sessions based on your cat's comfort level help grooming feel safe and pleasant. Following your cat's cues and pairing care with quiet reassurance makes grooming a positive part of everyday life.
Pepki Paws Tip 🐾
Start slowly and follow your cat's cues. Short, calm grooming sessions can be more comfortable than trying to accomplish everything at once.
Every cat's grooming needs are different
Coat type, age, lifestyle and health can affect grooming needs. If you notice persistent changes involving your cat's coat, skin, ears, eyes, mouth or grooming habits, contact your veterinarian.