Daily Grooming for My Cats

September 2, 2025

Every day is a pet grooming day here at my farm.

Although cats are remarkably clean, well-groomed animals, I've always been a firm believer in regular brushing, combing, and bathing. Here at my farm, I have six felines. Three of them are long haired and reside in my Winter House - my silver shaded Persian Magnolia, my dilute calico Persian Dahlia, and my brown Persian longhair Lilium. Every afternoon, their faces and ears are cleaned, their nails are checked and trimmed if necessary, and their coats are given a good, thorough combing.

Enjoy these photos.

: This is Lilium – very friendly and always ready for a good rub. As part of the daily routine, my cats are brought down to the basement, one by one, for a short grooming session.

: This is Dahlia, the youngest of the trio.

: But first up for grooming is Magnolia. The cats know when it is grooming time. Sometimes they go downstairs on their own. Sometimes it’s a little more challenging to find them.

: For daily grooming, I use a multipurpose comb for the cats because it is so light and easy to use, gets out tangles and dander, and makes grooming so quick. I also have a cat nail clipper on hand in case any nails need trimming.

: These are my Martha Stewart Pet Wipes from my shop on Amazon.

: Magnolia’s face is cleaned with a pet wipe to help remove dirt, odors, and stains from her delicate coat while conditioning the skin. They’re perfect to use daily.

: Magnolia doesn’t seem to mind it at all – she stays very still.

: I also use the wipes to carefully clean around the outside of the ear canal – never inside. Since this is done regularly, there is little dirt, but it is also good practice, so the cats are comfortable being handled.

: Enma checks to see if any of Magnolia’s nails need trimming. When trimming, be sure to only trim off the tip. And only cut the white part of the nail – never the pink part, which is called the quick – this is where the nerve and blood vessels are located.

: Enma combs with one hand and uses the other to hold the fur down where she is combing – this prevents pulling, which could be uncomfortable.

: It’s always good to look for and remove any matted fur. This is important because collected mats can cause irritation and hairballs. My cats are brushed every day to keep their coats as tangle-free as possible. Baths are done only when needed.

: Next is Dahlia, who starts to fall asleep during her brief grooming session. Enma is sure to wipe in between the creases. This helps to prevent possible tear staining.

: Always be sure to introduce the cat to new tools before using them, so they never shy away from grooming time.

: Dahlia is getting her nails trimmed also. Pet nails grow quickly, so it is important to check them often and trim whenever needed.

: Finally, it’s Lilium’s turn. She’s the biggest of the three.

: Lilium loves to be combed. She stays on Enma’s lap for the entire session.

: Here she is on her back while her stomach is combed.

: And a good, thorough face wiping. I am sure they all feel fresh after a little grooming.

: Right after, it’s upstairs for a scratch on the cat tree.

: You look beautiful my dear Lilium. I always cover the pets’ favorite resting spots with towels. Doing this keeps these areas extra clean, and extra cozy.