— Help relieve dander allergies.

— Help reduce shedding in your house.

The Cornell Book of Cats, 2nd Edition, says

"Educate yourself about cat breeds and cat care.

Cats require medical care, personal relating, sound nutrition, hygienic surroundings, an occasional bath, grooming, and a clean toilet area." (page 11).

— Soothing “fingers of warm water” Massage Shampoo Bath cleanses deeply and invigorates. It gently removes odors, deep dirt and debris, dust, dead skin particles, soiling, and dander from the skin and all hair layers. And it feels good. Thorough brushing and combing before the bath and after the blow-dry removes dead hair and improves appearance.

This special bath enhances health, skin, & coat.

NOTE: Cats are not inherently afraid of water per se. Cats instinctively swim. Outdoor cats spend time in drizzle, but don't like to be squirted by their human friends. Yet cats are afraid of water: they are very afraid of drowning. And streaming water in a deep tub terrifies many cats.

After about three sessions, most kitties like to be bathed. They realize how safe and how warm and pleasant it feels.

Once they are fully clean and dry, they know it and show it in their demeanor, the same as dogs and humans do after a session with a hair stylist or groomer. Shelter groomers see repeatedly how even a dirty kitten who has never been bathed before will hold her tail upright and strut, after being bathed clean.

— MATS removed, depending on their number, depth, severity, and the individual kitty’s age and temperament. Mat removal is a tricky operation. Do not try it at home with scissors. This is not a "fear sales-pitch" to sell grooming services. Ask your vet about what you read here. Cats' stomach and armpit skin is only 0.04 inch thick and is often pulled up into a mat, hidden. Cat skin is not attached to the underlying body like yours or mine or a dog's. Many cats have to be rushed to the vet for staples or sutures because of mat clipping with scissors at home; it's commonplace.

However, if you can get a narrow toothed comb totally under a mat, totally between the skin and the mat, it is probably okay to carefully snip it with scissors in small pieces at a time, on the topside of the comb, nearest you. In such cases you can be nearly sure that there is no skin hidden inside the mat. Even so, a mistake can be disastrous.

Hair mats near the skin become painful and eventually dangerous. Why? Moisture entrapment, later infection, and even maggots. There’s no need for this to happen. Regular brushing and combing are the preventive and can be done at home quickly.

— Manicure and Pedicure. Claw trimming benefits everyone. Untrimmed claws snag on clothing and furniture. Claws can eventually grow curled into the toe pads, causing pain and injury. Front claws should be trimmed about every 2 weeks.

You can learn to trim claws yourself with the proper claw clippers, and in many difficult cases, a grooming bag, and e-collar. Many doubt this, but I assure you, it's true if you want to learn how.

— I give you instruction in how to comb, brush, and trim claws between professional groomings.

— While grooming, feeling the body for surface sores, lumps, growths, checking for fleas and ticks, sore teeth or gums, sensitive spots, unusual odors, and anything else noticed that you should bring to your veterinarian's prompt attention for diagnosis and treatment.

— Sanitary trim under the tail, especially if hair causes fecal matter to adhere.

— Ears cleaned on inside of ear flap.

— Hair trimmed to your instructions on ears, foot pads, or elsewhere.