A dry bath uses a rub on, comb out grooming foam, that produces a velvety soft coat, beautifully scented and shiny. By gently cleaning away dirt and dander, it reduces shedding and can help remedy cat allergies in humans.
Specific breeds such as British Shorthair, Siamese and Devon Rex would particularly benefit from this approach as they should be wet bathed sparingly and dried naturally.
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The most beneficial way to maintain or restore a cat’s coat to a healthy condition is through a degreasing bath and blow dry. By removing dander, excess oil, and dead moulting hair, the resultant clean coat is better able to shed any excess hair.
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The final comb out comes after the bath and blow dry with particular attention being paid to the belly area, legs, ruff and tail.
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A professional high velocity pet dryer is essential to a quick and comfortable de-matting process. Post bathing any remaining tangles and loose hair can be easily removed.
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