I'm a new kitten owner and was wondering at what age they begin to groom themselves? My kitten is almost three months old now and still does not clean himself. Any ideas?

Is it wise to put 'people' perfume or aftershave on a kitten? I think it could be dangerous for them because of their constant grooming.

I just adopted an 8-week old female kitten from a shelter. She doesn't seem to want to groom herself - at most she'll lick one paw for a few seconds and then quit. How can I train her to clean herself? It's particularly difficult because I have to follow her to the litter box to wipe her bottom after she uses it.

I have recently adopted a new 7-month-old kitten. He hardly ever cleans himself. His paws and face are always dirty. We already tried spraying his paws with water, but that didn't work. Is there any other way we can teach him?

I can't get my 5-month-old female to sit still long enough to be properly groomed, and since she constantly grooms herself, I'm afraid she'll get a hairball very soon. I've tried to catch her when she's already relaxed - just after eating or during a nap, and I've tried keeping her busy with treats while I brush her, but nothing works. How can I solve this problem?

How can I encourage my 7 mo. old kitten to let my 6 yr. old cat groom him? The old kitty wants to be affectionate but doesn't get the chance. How long must an unwanted behavior be addressed with a kitten before you can expect a change?

Do you need to groom your kitten?

My 11-month old kitten thinks his cat brush is a toy. He constantly tries to swipe at it or bite it. His hair is long and is starting to get tangles. Why is this and what can I do to stop it?

My kitten is always grooming herself. Every time I see her she is grooming. Is this normal?

I have a 1-year-old male cat, that doesn't clean himself. The only time he does is after he is given a bath. Just wondering if this is normal.

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