A Step-by-Step Guide to Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth

Do you think that your cat’s teeth are fine because they still eat and purr? The reality is that dental disease in cats is incredibly underreported and only acknowledged after it is in later stages—at which point in time it can certainly do

Brushing Your Cat for the First Time: Essential Tips for Owners in Montreal

Hey, Montréal cat parents! Regular brushing isn’t just about a glossy coat—it helps remove loose hair to curb hairballs, keeps the skin comfortable, and supports seasonal shedding (handy in a city that still sees multiple 30 °C+ days most summers (1)). It also

Choosing the Right Cat Brush in Montreal: Long-Haired vs Short-Haired Cats

Montreal’s weather is dramatic—dry, freezing winters and humid summers. That means your cat’s grooming routine has to adapt with the seasons. Dry indoor heating in winter lowers humidity and can leave skin flaky and staticky, while spring–fall photoperiod-driven shedding ramps up loose fur

Choosing the Right Cat Brush: A Practical Guide for New Owners in Ashburn

Welcome, Ashburn cat parents! It is likely that you recently welcomed a furry friend and now you have cat hair on your couch, on clothes perhaps in your morning cup of coffee. Grooming isn’t only about appearance but also necessary to keep your

How Do Cats Feel After Being Brushed? (Helpful Guide for Pet Owners)

Cats are really interesting pets that have their own personalities and their peculiarities. Cats are devoted to personal hygiene. Studies indicate that they could use about 30-50 percent of their time awake grooming, (1) leaving many pet owners with the question: do cats

How to Shave a Cat for the First Time: A Guide for New Owners in Montreal

In Montreal, summer can be extremely humid and hot (around 21-22 °C/71 °F) and winter extremely cold! For us, this results in switching scales from AC to layers. For our cats, however, their fur does all the work! That is why cats here

How To Shave A Cat With Matted Fur?

Clumped hairs that weave themselves into tight tangles and become matted can be quite a nuisance. In some cases, the most humane thing to do in order to maintain comfort and avoid health complications is to shave the cat.  Skin in general has

Shaving Cats in Montreal: Climate, Grooming Needs & Local Tips

The Montreal weather gets hot and humid during the summer – temperatures reaching 26–27 °C (79 °F ), the long and icy winters can go down to –10 °C (14 °F) – during the winters. While we use AC or bundle up in

Should You Shave a Cat? Understanding the Pros and Cons

Thinking about shaving your cat? While some owners believe it helps with shedding or summer heat, experts warn it can disrupt your cat’s natural protection — and even put them at risk of sunburn. Research shows fur helps channel cool air to the

When & Why You Might Need to Shave Your Cat for the First Time (The Complete Guide)

Thinking about shaving your cat for the first time? It’s normal to feel nervous — many owners worry about safety, stress, and whether it’s even necessary. Though most cats don’t require full-body shaving, there are some health and hygiene situations (severe, painful matting,