Biology Reference
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Chapter 4
Good Grooming
The beauty of a cat comes not only from his graceful movement but
also from his haircoat. The coats of cats are usually described as short,
medium or long. People like to think shorthaired cats do not shed as
much as longhaired cats, but this is not the case. Unless you have a hair-
less Sphynx cat, all cats shed.The Devon and Cornish Rex breeds have
kinky coats that shed less than others, but any animal with hair sheds—
even humans!
Healthy cats have good coats and skin. Cats are clean animals, and
most cats groom themselves regularly. But every cat needs some help
taking care of herself; how much help your furry friend needs will
depend on the cat and her coat. Complete grooming of a cat may be as
simple as a weekly brushing and regular nail trimming, or it may
involve combing, brushing, detangling, shaving, bathing and drying.
This sounds like a lot of work, but many cat owners are able to do all
that is needed to keep their cat looking good. For those who have trou-
ble, professional grooming services are available.
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