Cat Grooming Tools

What Cat Grooming Tools and Cat Supplies will you Need?

Whilst your kitty has its very own grooming tool (their tongue), you'll need to purchase some basic tools for the job! We provide a comprehensive Tool Kit. Your requirements will largely depend on the specific domestic cats grooming requirements. Some cat breeds need more grooming than others do!

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Cat Care - Tool List

• A firm bristle brush - preferably made of bristle as nylon brushes tend to cause static. This brush is used to remove loose hair and dust and is a gentle introduction to the grooming session.
• A wide-toothed metal comb will assist in the removal of those stubborn knots and tangles and gets down to the base of the hair.
• A small-toothed comb helps remove any parasite eggs.
• A large toothbrush for brushing hair around the eyes, nose and mouth
• Chamois leather cloth, silk Scarf or grooming glove completes the finishing touches - smoothes and shines the hair.
• Round-ended scissors for cutting-out dense matting and knots.
• Grooming talcum powder helps absorb excessive oils on the fur and eases brushing by separating the hair.
• Grooming de-tangling solution aids in easing matting in order for you to tease out the knots.
• Claw guillotine clippers. You should not be using a pair of scissors for clipping claws.
• Cotton wool swabs for cleaning eyes and ears.
• Specialized cat toothpaste and a cat toothbrush for oral and dental hygiene. Human toothpaste is not recommended.
• A bottle of sterile water or cooled previously boiled water to clean eyes and ears.
• Cat shampoo - Shampoos indicated for humans should not be used on your cat. Human shampoos contain ingredients that could be harmful to your cat when ingested and are too harsh for your cat's sensitive skin.
• Small shallow bath or basin. Never fill the basin and have sufficient water in a jug for rinsing your cat thoroughly.
• Towels and hairdryer if you cat will tolerate a hairdryer.
• A treat to keep your kitty cat distracted.

Related Cat Grooming Pages:

Cat Care - an overview on the basics of cat grooming

Cat Bath and tips on how to bath a cat

Cat Hair Care and 10 easy steps to caring for Longhaired and Shorthaired cats

Cat Eye Care - general eye health and details on Persian cat eye care

Cat Nail Care provides a guide to caring for cat's claws

Cat Dental Care and tips on caring for your cat's ears and nose