Cat's cage: types, rules of operation, warnings

The content of a fluffy cat requires careful care of the coat. The main trouble occurs during the moult period, when the animal dumps a thick undercoat. Avoiding the cleaning of wool throughout the apartment allows a special carding cat, known as a gun.

What is a rummer?

Cage for cats, the photo of which is presented in this material, is an invention of American developers who know firsthand how difficult it is to take care of animal hair. The device works on the principle of a trimmer. Externally, the device looks like a miniature rake, which includes a comb with frequent teeth.

During operation of the device, the thick undercoat is not cut off. The animal's fur only rises due to the metal elements, sharpened in a special way. At the same time, the hairs remain in place, since there is enough distance between the teeth of the device for their free passage.

Types of wool for wool

There are several variants of fuseliners, which differ according to the width of the ridge:

• Models for kittens - 3,2 cm;
• Ferminators for cats of small size, weighing up to 5 kg, - 4.5 cm;
• Universal carding for cats of large breeds weighing more than 5 kg and dogs weighing up to 20 kg - 6.8 cm.

In addition to the size of the ridge, the fines are different for their intended purpose. According to this criterion, tools for combing long and short wool are selected. In the first case, the comb has large teeth, in the second - shorter ones.

Features of operation

Before proceeding directly to caring for an animal, it is necessary to understand how to properly use carding for a cat:

1. Before combing the undercoat, it is necessary to examine the pet's skin for rashes, wounds and inflammations. If you have any, you should cancel the procedure.
2. If the wool is lost in tight knuckles, it is worth carefully removing the latter with a pair of scissors or a specialized collo cutter. Only after such preliminary preparation can be used carding for a cat.
3. It is not recommended to start combing the wet fur of an animal. Therefore, after bathing, it is necessary to allow the cat to dry.
4. Lead fuminatorov in the process of combing in the direction according to the growth of wool. In order not to discomfort the animal, it is recommended to perform work slowly, without using excessive force and sharp movements.
5. A cervical for a cat requires careful handling. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of areas in the genital area, tummy and pet's legs. It is in these places that the skin of the animal is the thinnest, therefore it is especially sensitive to external influences.
6. It is recommended to comb out long-haired cats starting from the lower layers. The top hanging hair is raised by the hairdresser's clips.

How often should I resort to the procedure?

A cat's cage should be used during moulting periods. During this time, combing is recommended several times a week.

It is recommended to use the tool regularly in the summer. By removing the extra undercoat, you can make the animal's life more comfortable in hot days. For the rest of the seasons, it is not recommended to use it more often than once a month.

Tool Benefits

The use of specialized wool blades offers the following advantages:

• Removal of dropping wool by about 95%;
• Complete absence of coats with regular care of the animal;
• Uniform distribution of natural grease on the surface of the wool, which contributes to the improvement of its appearance;
• Accurate removal of the dead undercoat without harming the "living" hairs;
• Complete absence of discomfort for the animal during the procedure.

How to make a card for a cat?

To care for the animal's fur, it is not necessary to resort to buying a specialized tool. As an option, carding for cats with their own hands can be made from an old clothing brush. Preference should be given to the choice of products with natural stiff bristles, which will remove the dense undercoat. As a means for polishing the wool at the final stage, a brush with a soft bristle, with which you can delicately remove the remaining hairs, is suitable.

Naturally, such an alternative is not as effective as a rusher. However, even with a conventional brush, you can significantly reduce the spread of wool around the apartment.

Warnings

Far from always using a fusilator to remove wool can be useful. And if carding for British cats still looks appropriate, then for rocks that do not have a thick undercoat, the tool is not recommended. It is forbidden to take care of a litter with cats of such breeds as the sphinx, angora, tiffany, la perm, devon rex, short-haired Balinese.

Finally

As practice shows, the best means for caring for the cat's fur in the process of molting, than the driver, has not yet been invented. The device is not only easy to operate, but also it does not deliver painful sensations to the animal.

Absolutely all owners of specialized carding machines for cats note a significant decrease in the amount of wool on carpets and clothing. Scraping with the help of a fuminator makes it possible to make a cat's coat more neat and wool shiny and healthy. Ultimately, the use of the device relieves the owners of animals from the need to visit special salons, the cost of services which is often unreasonably high.