Why Groom Your Cat:

We see our cats spending a lot of time each day licking and cleaning themselves. There are various reasons to have your cat groomed, many of which relate to keeping your kitty healthy and happy. Grooming accomplishes much more than just making your cat's coat look nice and shiny. It also stimulates circulation, removes loose hair, and helps prevent matting.

At Catopia we also make sure to check your cat closely for any problems while grooming. By doing this, we can examine the skin closely for signs of fleas and ticks. Our groomers also check for any unusual problems with your cat's coat such as mats, tangles, skin irritations, etc.

Cats also have sensitive ears that may need to be groomed a little more gently and carefully than other areas. And at Catopia we make sure to pay special attention to these locations, helping to make your cat more comfortable while being groomed.

Regular grooming is essential to your cat's health and well being. Regular combing and brushing will keep the coat clean and healthy, stimulate the skin, and allow the natural oils to circulate to the coat. It will also help to prevent hairballs, which are the result of loose hair being picked up by the cat's tongue and then swallowed. These hairs sometimes accumulate in the cat's stomach forming hairballs, which can be harmful to the cat. Grooming will also allow time to check for potentially serious problems.

At Catopia while grooming we check for areas of hair loss, inflammation, unusual tenderness or lumps under the skin. Constant scratching in a particular area may also be an indication of a problem.

As cats get older, it is often difficult for them to properly groom themselves (especially medium/long-haired cats). It is very important to pay close attention to your cat and make every effort to assist your kitty in keeping a clean and healthy coat. Catopia can help you through the aging process, and in keeping your kitty groomed and healthy.