BIOL 2470 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Maine Coon, Antiseptic, Antiparasitic
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If possible, groom in a dog free environment. Have all your equipment ready beforehand & within reach. Never put a cat in a noose. Never leave a cat unsupervised on a table. Ensure that there is no escape route: all windows & doors should be shut. Purring: usually means contentment, but sometimes pain. Gently waving tail: is enjoyment & pleasure, but also may indicate annoyance, be wary. Ears held forward: inquisitive, and/or straining to listen. Feline acne: found on chin area, looks like small blackheads, anti-bacterial medication used for control. Stud tail: located on upper part of tail, area of heavy grease, pre-treat before bath. Ear mites: thin black crust, can only confirm with microscopic observation, anti-parasitic drops needed. Cut the nails first: scissor type clipper, cut from side to side. Prepare bath: screen on bottom, warmer water than for a dog, low pressure. Do not spray head: use damp towel.
