“Most people think that we groom ourselves. But in reality, we just lick ourselves.”
Licking and grooming are two entirely different things!
When a cat licks itself, it ends up being covered in saliva. Nothing is done during the licking process to relieve a cat of tangles, mats, fleas, dandruff, skin conditions, and unsanitary things hanging from its hindquarters.
When a cat licks itself, it ingests large amounts of shedding hair that will often return in the form of a vomited hairball. Sometimes ingested hair actually requires surgery to remove as it can cause internal blockages.
That same cat, after years of licking itself, sleeps on the sofa or curls up on the very pillow you lay your head on at night.
Overall, cats lick themselves for a combination of physical and emotional reasons. These include:
Their Attempt at “Grooming”: Cats try to be meticulous about their cleanliness, and licking can help them remove some dirt, debris and parasites from their coats. Rarely however, is it enough to prevent problems from occurring over time.
Relaxation and stress relief: Licking can be a calming and soothing behaviour for cats, helping them relax and release tension.
Pain Relief: Some cats may lick themselves as a way to self-soothe and alleviate pain, especially if they have arthritis, skin irritations, or other medical issues.
Instinctual Behavior: In the wild, cats often groom themselves to remove scents that might attract predators. While domesticated cats don’t face the same threats, they can still exhibit this instinctual behaviour.
Medical Issues: Excessive licking or grooming can be a sign of underlying medical issues, such as skin allergies, fleas, or anxiety disorders. If you notice your cat engaging in excessive licking, it’s always a good idea to consult with a veterinarian to rule out any potential health problems.
“At Mobile Cat Spa, they don’t lick us, they actually groom us!”
Professional grooming has your cat washed with a sudsy shampoo, rinsed with clean, warm water & the coat is dried so it doesn’t mat. During the bathing & drying process, loose dead hair is removed so shedding & hairballs are minimized or often eliminated altogether.
I use the best products, high quality tools, and advanced techniques to remove tangles and mats, degrease coats, remove excess shedding, clean up dirty hindquarters, trim nails, neaten up overgrown faces, and fix any other problems that a cat may have that simply are not fixed by licking. In the end, you end up with a clean cat that looks and feels better than you ever thought possible.
I am a professional cat groomer and know my stuff! I received my training from the National Cat Groomers Institute.
I am here to make your life, as a cat owner, easier and cleaner. I’m here to make your cat look and feel better and I do it in the safest and most efficient way possible. After all, a groomed cat is a happy cat. And the people who get to live with them will be happier too!
It’s not just longhairs that need grooming.
Us shorthairs need it too!
To initiate an appointment for my cat grooming services, simply put a paw on one of the buttons below.
NEW CLIENTS will need to answer some questions so I know how/when to best reach you, and some information on your cat(s) & situation. Once received, I will reach out to discuss things further. There is no obligation in submitting. I want to be sure I have answered your questions, that I get a better feel for your cat(s), and that you are comfortable with my recommended approach to services for your individual cat(s).
REPEAT CLIENTS will already have a client file with me, so just need to “raise a paw” to let me know what service(s) they would like to book. I will contact you to let you know when I am next available in your area.