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Marthe48

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Thu May 7, 2026, 12:39 PM Thursday

Grooming tip [View all]

When my kitty got old, she was pretty bad at grooming herself. I'd wipe her down with a damp, warm washcloth, and she liked that. I got the idea of brushing her face and head with a dry toothbrush, and she really liked that.

The pets I stayed with last week are elderly. I bought a toothbrush and tried it with the old kitty. He really liked it, and would sit by me after he ate for a little brushing. I told one of my friend's friends about it. She tried it on her kitty and he liked it so much, he was bringing toothbrushes to her. She said she has them all around the house for cleaning. I mentioned that they shouldn't have cleaning products on them, but she said they are all clean.

I tried it with the old dog, too. He liked it, but he's pretty big to be brushed with a toothbrush

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Grooming tip [View all] Marthe48 Thursday OP
Thank you. We'll try it on our senior cats. They all need help with grooming. AnotherMother4Peace Thursday #1
I'm going to get a couple of senior cats in July Marthe48 Thursday #2
Toothbrush, a very good idea. cksmithy Thursday #3
Great idea! Ty! SheltieLover Thursday #4
My friend's kitty started batting the toothbrush Marthe48 Thursday #6
Awwww... SheltieLover Thursday #9
Muffin is afraid of the brush I bought for her too. crosinski Thursday #10
My guy is small, too. SheltieLover Friday #11
I'll have to try the toothbrush on my husband's elderly slightlv Thursday #5
My kitty didn't like the cutting I did Marthe48 Thursday #8
Bookmarking!! NEOH Thursday #7
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