Giving Persian Cat Baths and Combing

Purrinlot recommends that Persian cat baths be given monthly, or weekly for show cats. This combined with regular combing will help your Persian cat grow longer, fluffier fur. Combing of the ruff, underarms, and the spot behind the ears should be done daily. However, a complete combing is only necessary weekly. Failure to do regular Persian cat baths and combings will result in your cat having greasy hair, though it may not be readily apparent at first glance.

Before you give a Persian cat bath, you should always comb out any knots you find in the cat's fur and de-grease the cat's fur. Purrinlot recommends Goop for cat de-greasing. Goop is applied to all of the Persian cat's fur, except for the face. You then place your Persian cat in the sink (where you have good control over your cat) and use warm water to rinse the goop off.

There are a few things to keep in mind when shampooing your Persian cat. First, the shampoo you choose for your Persian cat baths should be appropriately matched to the color of your Persian cat's fur. Second, gently lather the shampoo with water as you pour it on the cat. Finally, it is critical that you thoroughly rinse the shampoo out of the cat's fur.

More Information on Giving Persian Cat Baths and Combing

If you would like more information on how to groom and give Persian cat baths, get The Hollywood Purr-fect Bath DVD by Laura Thomas. With this DVD, you can see this information step by step, as many times as you require. To purchase this DVD, go to www.purrinlot.com.

If you are looking for a high quality pet shampoo, you can find a complete line of pet shampoos, including those used in Persian cat baths, at Castle Baths (www.castlebaths.com/pets.htm). These shampoos, under the name Anna, are high quality products designed by a professional Persian cat breeder.

Shampoo Bubbles and Cancer in Pets

What creates Bubbles- chemicals, detergents, ect. These same ingredients that create bubbles in your shampoo products are the same chemical added to products to clean dirt from the garage floor.

Manufactures have created 2 things today in the shampoo and cosmetic world to brainwash the consumer.

1. the better the bubble- the better the clean &

2. the pretty smell helps it clean better.

Both are 100% false! when it comes to bubbles- the more it bubbles- the harsher the product is and the drier it will leave the skin and hair. These same harsh chemicals also cause and contribute to cancer.

Natural products without added suds can also bubble- but you will notice a huge difference in the fluffiness, creaminess and size of the bubble. most are much smaller, and have a short life span - dissipating pretty quickly.

Most of the lather you see in Natural Products are derived from Coconut Oil- the more coconut- the more bubble, still short life spanned. However, Coconut can be very drying to the skin and hair, when added as high ingredients.

At Castle Baths- we use none of the harsh detergents cancer causing ingredients in our products. However, we also use Coconut Oil limited and portioned properly with other oils. This keeps it from drying your skin and Hair out.

The first thing you will notice when using The Anna Healthy Coat Ph Shampoo- it has very low lather. You Ask why no bubbles? Is it really getting all the dirt and grease cut from the coat?

We made Healthy Coat pH Shampoo low lather like this on purpose! No chemicals to dry out your precious Persian coat fur and an easier rinse for you. Everything in the formula is designed around the Persian coat and keeping it looking and feeling the healthiest possible.

Persian Cats absorb the shampoo in their fur much like a sponge does water- causing the rinse cycle to take a very long time to get it rinsed correctly. Our Healthy Coat shampoo- is anti residual formula rinses easy and quickly:-) Now aren't you glad we are looking out for you, and your Persian Kitty:-)

Ok- real quick- let's address scent (more in another blog note later) the more scent in the product used on your pet- the more irritant to them- they don't like those's scents to cover odor- they also don't like the smell of perfumes, and smokers. They want to smell neutral or like themselves- natural.

Leave us a comment- let us know what you are thinking.

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Tracking Anna's Tips & Anna Pet Line blog

Tracking this blog thur Feed Shark...not sure what it will show us.

Since our Anna Tips newsletter started getting hacked- it has become harder and harder to publish- so we are working on publishing those monthly tips here at Anna's Gift Blog- look for June Grooming tips!

Also find all the Purrinlot Persian grooming tip Articles now at Purrinlot Persians. Don't forget to pick up some Anna Shampoo at Castle Baths!

TIP: Catnip Spray

Dilute Essential Oil of Catnip with water- shake and spray on beds and toys and watch the kitties go nuts. Well, most of them will. Catnip tends to work more so on some cats and even more so on adult males.

Recipe: 10 drops catnip spray to 10 oz of water. You can make this as strong as 1 oz of oil to 12 oz of water...so play with this and see what scent drives your kitty nuts:-)

Did you know catnip spray soothes a tummy ache for a human and makes a cat in season speak up a little louder.

At Castle Baths™, we like to grow it fresh and during the summer- pack pillows with the fresh leaves and flowers for the cats. They have a summer blast!

Cat and Dog Shampoo Facts

1. The ph level for dog shampoo, cat shampoo and human shampoo is all the very same! However- when purchasing natural products- some formulations can cause tingling if they are not ph balanced- therefore Castle Baths ph balances the shampoo's they carry. What does this mean? Well- you can use the same shampoo on the dog or cat or even the horse. This is true for all shampoos.

2. The ingredients that make up cat shampoo, horse shampoo, dog shampoo, and human shampoo are all the same. The same oils and bases are used to make a cat shampoo that is used to make a human shampoo.

3. Many commercial shampoo's are made with harsh detergents. Detergents strip! Natural shampoos do not contain detergents.

4. Did you know that pet shampoos are not tested! It is simply too costly and there is no manufacturing rule requiring the testing the product or its saftyness However- Castle Baths has been using their own natural shampoo recipe for over a decade with proven results and no side effects ever. As a breeder and groomer, Laura has bathed 100's of cats and kittens over the years with what started out being used on her own hair. So it is safe to say- Castle Baths Anna Designer Pet Line has indeed tested and proven safe the Healthy Coat Cat Shampoo Anna Pet line.

5. The main difference in one shampoo vs. another for your cat or dog or even your human self- is the need in which the coat requires. A dry damaged coat needs moisture. An oily coat needs the excess oils removed. A curling coat requires conditioning, while a straight coat needs volume. In many cases, the coat needs several of these items and multiple baths and shampoos are needed.

6. Pet shampoo for aromatherapy purposes is nonsense. The term aromatherapy is for the scent- however, many Essential Oils and hydrosols have other properties and if used correctly have some benefits for your pets skin. For example, cell regeneration or conditioning the skin. A good one is lemongrass, strips excess oil. So the aromatherapy for the pet is not what is being used and smelled- it is another oil property in itself.

7. Fragrance or fragrance oils are normally added for the shear purpose of you believing the product smells good, therefore it will work good. However, Speaking of fragrance oils, these too bother your pets with skin allergies and itchies.

8. Never use a commercial bar of soap made for humans as a pet shampoo. The commercial soap is not really soap, it is a combination of harsh chemicals designed to strip dirt. When grooming your pet, use natural shampoos and or cold pressed natural soaps only. Natural soaps are detergent free and they have various benefits and clean your pet too!

Four Reasons Cat Litter Box Problem by Kurt Schmitt

There are two main categories of causes for a cat litter box problem: physical problems or behavioral issues. If your cat is experiencing difficulty, the first thing you should do is have your veterinarian rule out physical causes.

As you read this, keep in mind that your cat will form an association with her experiences, either good or bad. So, if your cat has a bad experience in the litter box, she may associate negative feelings with it. If those feelings are strong enough, perhaps due to repeated bad experiences, she may refuse to use the box at some point.

Below are four physical reasons why your cat can't or won't use the box.

1. Urination Pain - if your cat has a physical problem causing her pain when she urinates, she'll learn to hate the box. When she absolutely can't hold it anymore, she'll go on your bedroom carpet. Remember that cats often return to the same spot again and again until you remove the odor!

2. Painful Bowel Movements - obviously a similar situation applies. For example, if your cat is constipated and it causes her pain to have a bowel movement, she will associate pain with the litter box. When she finally does work things out, so to speak, it may be on the living room floor instead of the box.

3. Joint or Muscle Pain - in order to use the litter box, cats have to be agile enough to get in and out of the box. They also have to be able to squat comfortably. Arthritis, an injury, or any problem with your cat's joints or muscles may cause your cat too much pain. The litter box becomes associated with pain, and your cat doesn't use it.

4. Limited Range of Motion - it's possible that your cat may not be able to climb up into the litter box. If you have an older cat, or injury or disease has limited her movement, she won't be able to use the box.

Judging from some of the email I get, many readers think about litter box problems as being behavioral. This is simply not true. Your vet will help you determine if a physical cause is your problem.

Once you determine the source of the problem is pain, then your vet can come up with a treatment plan. The treatments will vary for depending upon the underlying cause. Some retraining for your cat will probably be required. Just make sure to exercise a lot of patience while your cat readjusts.

If a mobility problem is the culprit, there may be some things you can do. First, make it as easy on your cat as possible. Get a low litter box that your cat doesn't have to step too high into. Also, your cat would probably appreciate a large box to easily move around in. Depending upon your situation, your vet may have a remedy for your cat's mobility problem.

Once the physical cause of a cat litter box problem is identified by your vet, you can work together to help your cat get better. Remember to address any issue that causes your cat to associate an unpleasant experience with the box as soon as possible. Catching these problems early on makes them much easier to deal with.

About the Author

Kurt Schmitt offers advice on cat litter box problems and other cat care subjects at Cat Lovers Only