Oriental Shorthair cats have a very high IQ, not comparable to ordinary cats. They also like to act coquettishly. If parents neglect it, it will be jealous or even angry. So raising a cat is a matter of patience, and grooming a cat requires even more patience. So how does the Oriental Shorthair take care of its fur?

All cats have the habit of licking their fur, even the Oriental Shorthair with a high IQ. Since cats' tongues are rough, like a brush, they often lick themselves with their tongues to remove dirt and comb their hair. But you can't leave the care of your body to the cat itself. Because no matter how soft the fur is, there are places that the tongue can't lick, especially the long-haired breeds, it is difficult for cats to keep their fur clean by themselves, so the help of the owner is essential.

And if the cat is often groomed manually, the shed hair can be cleaned up in time to prevent the cat from swallowing the hair into the stomach and getting hairball disease, causing indigestion in the cat and affecting the growth of the cat. development.

Daily fur care not only removes dirt, lice, and prevents hairballs, combing and brushing also helps blood circulation and promotes skin metabolism. Owners can also check their physical condition by petting their cats regularly. The main thing is that this is the time when the owner and the cat communicate. Under the caress and whispers of the owner, the cat's spirit will also calm down.

Generally, short-haired breeds should be groomed once every 2-3 days. Long-haired cats should be groomed at least once a day. It is best to start grooming after the kitten is weaned. At first, cats may hate this kind of petting, but as long as it is done gradually every day, Form a habit, and the cat will be happy with it.