Care for the British Shorthair Cat

Maintenance: It is recommended to brush once a week and bathe monthly.
Brushing and Combing: It is recommended to brush once a week, always using products that do not damage your cat's coat or skin.
Special Attention: To cleaning the ears to prevent otitis (ear infections). Cleaning the eyes, removing discharge (sleep/gunk) and eliminating oxidation stains.
Recommended Grooming Appointments: Visiting the groomer for bathing and grooming during the major shedding seasons of the year will help reduce hair loss at home.

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British Shorthair cats require minimal care, the most important of which is brushing.
Brushing 1 time a week will be enough to remove the hair shed from the follicle.
For very short hair, a rubber-studded glove will help brush and remove loose hair.
For medium and thick hair, slicker brushes and rakes will be ideal for brushing and removing shedding hair.

The Artero Kira Double-Sided Mitt is for removing shedding hair from cats.

The Artero Romeo Slicker Brush is ideal for brushing dense coats and preventing tangles and knots.

The Artero Echo Rake is designed to help remove excess loose hair and tangles.

The Artero Matt-X detangler is perfect for untangling long hair without irritating the skin.

The Artero Speed Shampoo restores the coat's cleanliness of the first day without the need for washing.

Bathing is essential to maintain our cat's hygiene, eliminate bad odors, and remove dander.
Conditioning the coat will help remove a large amount of shedding hair in the tub and help prevent future tangles.
When we cannot bathe or our cat rejects water, we can perform a dry cleaning with damp cleaning gloves.

Artero 4cats Shampoo is highly respectful of the skin and coat. Suitable for all coat types.

Super-moisturizing conditioner Artero Mascarilla 4Cats Vital for caring for the coat of all types of cats.

The Artero Plis Plas 4CATS gloves, ideal for daily use and disposal to maintain pet cleanliness.

Ear hygiene is fundamental. Removing earwax (cerumen) and keeping the ear canals clean and ventilated will prevent possible infections and itching.
The buildup of eye discharge (sleep/gunk) and dirt in the nose is common; cleaning these areas with finger cots (wipes) almost daily will be essential.
Having a breath freshener for cats with bad breath can help with coexistence.

For proper ear hygiene, we will use Dips Finger Cots for Ears. These remove earwax (cerumen) and dirt from the external ear area.

To remove tear stains and other secretions from the ocular area, we will use Dips 4CATS Finger Cots.

The Artero X-Mint will help us prevent bad breath in our pet, also protecting their teeth.

The Artero Oto is the gel we will use to clean our cat's ear canals; it is easy to apply and removes excess wax and dirt.

We will use Artero Dfender to cover, moisturize, and heal different dry areas on our pet, such as the paw pads or nose.

This cat, with a short but very dense coat, benefits from weekly brushing, especially during shedding seasons.

A shampoo that helps remove excess loose hair can reduce the formation of hairballs.

Its skin is healthy and resilient, although it is not advisable to overdo bathing if unnecessary.