Grooming a cat at home without losing skin
Cats are famously self-cleaning, but UAE conditions — desert dust, blowing sand, year-round indoor air conditioning — mean even house cats need help. A weekly routine prevents matting, hairballs and the vet bills that follow each.
Brushing frequency by coat type
- Short-haired (DSH, Bengal, Burmese): 1–2× weekly, soft slicker brush.
- Medium (Maine Coon mix, Norwegian Forest): 3× weekly, undercoat rake during shedding seasons.
- Long-haired (Persian, Himalayan): daily, line-by-line with a stainless steel comb.
Claw trimming without bloodshed
Wrap your cat burrito-style in a towel. Expose one paw. Press the pad gently — the claw extends. Snip only the clear curved tip; avoid the pink "quick" or you'll cause pain and bleeding. Trim two claws per session, build tolerance over weeks.
When to book a professional groomer
Severely matted Persians need a sanitary shave you can't safely do at home. Senior cats with arthritis can't groom properly and need help with the rear end. Book a mobile groomer through OnlyPaw — they bring everything to your door and your cat avoids the carrier ride that triggers most cat-grooming refusals.
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