



The cat's rough tongue is like a brush and he will spend a lot of time cleaning 

 himself. A friend will be glad to help with the part he can't reach himself. 



During the grooming session you should clean the cat's ears 

 with a cotton swab moistened with mineral oil, being careful not 

 to probe too deeply. Gently wipe his eyes with the damp cotton 

 too. Use a flea powder or spray that is especially made for cats. 



Your Siamese will need a bath only in an emergency, when he 

 has gotten so dirty that there is no alternative. (Never bathe a 

 young kitten.) The dry shampoo sold in pet shops is the easiest 

 to use. Just follow the directions. It's best to have a friend hold 

 and calm the cat with sweet consoling chatter while you wash and 

 rinse him. Use warm water and dry him with a towel as quickly 

 as possible. If you use dry or liquid shampoo on the cat's face, 

 be especially careful not to irritate his eyes. (If you must bathe 

 your Siamese to heal a skin disease, follow the vet's recom- 

 mendations for the shampoo and rinse.) After the bath, do not 

 let your cat become chilled; keep him in a warm, dry spot for 

 several hours afterwards. 



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