If Your Cat Needs Help With Grooming, ... If you’re just starting out, focus on a small area to start with, and “gradually build up as your cat tolerates it,” she advised.

You don’t need to push your cat to accept grooming, either. ... Never cut the inner pink area of your cat’s nail; this is the quick, and it contains nerves and blood vessels.

If your cat runs at the sight of clippers, you’re not alone. Many cats associate nail trims with fear or past trauma. Groomer Bri Harris, owner of Rustic Retreat Pet Spa, says owners often make ...

“If a cat’s coat is looking scruffy, matted or you notice dandruff-like flakes, debris or an odor, they probably need your help,” explained Chimes, who has her own line of pet grooming products.