GROOMING & BEAUTY

Siberians have a dense triple coat that needs regular care. It is of the outmost importance to instill good grooming habits in the young kitten. To that end, kittens should be combed out completely on a weekly basis, even if they do not tend to mat. Many treats should be given throughout the grooming session to make this an enjoyable experience. Grooming session should be kept short and sweet. It is also a good idea to get them use to an electric trimmer so you are ready to deal with dingleberries or mats when they show up. Baths are not a regular necessity, unless you have allergies, but once in a while accidents can happen and feeling comfortable bathing your kitty will be a blessing to everyone. For that reason, I recommend bathing your kitten every few months during the first year of life. You could decide to hire a professional groomer to do this but if said groomer isn't available on an emergency basis, doing it yourself at least a couple times will insure that you are ready to deal with any shenanigans your kitty might get into. Nail trimming is another thing I recommend you get comfortable performing on your young kitten. Keeping those nails a little more blunt is very helpful in reducing unintended scratches. Those adult claws can be really sharp and strong! If you hesitate on how to perform this, ask your vet tech to help you learn.