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Have you ever noticed your cat to suddenly sit up and trying to focus its attention in a particular direction? Or have you have you ever noticed it jumping off your lap and running after an invisible prey? Don't think that your cat has gone senile or has delusions. In fact, these actions imply that your cat has heard a sound that you cannot and is reacting to that sound. You would be startled to know that a cat's hearing power is much far advanced than yours.

Difference between a Cat and a Human Hearing

A cat has a much-advanced hearing power as compared to the human beings. They can clearly hear the sounds that you cannot.

· While a human's highest hearing range ends at 23k, a cat's range starts at just its double. With 45-60k, their hearing is far ahead better than ours. In fact, we are not the only beings to be left feeling inferior. Even the dogs are said to have lower hearing range than the cats.

· A cat's ear has as many as 30 muscles that help in rotating up to 180 degrees. Hence they can, almost precisely, pinpoint the location from where the sound is emanating and can actually put the sounds in a three-dimensional structure.

Why Such an Advanced Hearing Power?

High range of hearing is, in fact, the basic natural requirement of a cat. It perfectly matches its lifestyle.

· They are animals of prey and just a small pitch of voice can make a big difference for them.

· Scratching of claws or footsteps of a small rat are of a paramount importance to a cat as they form an important part of the diet for them and missing on these sounds means leaving a portion of their stomach empty.

Take Advantage of Your Cat's Hearing Power

In fact, you can use the excellent hearing capacity of cats to invent creative games for them. For example, you can hang a small pin in a small electric car and then operate. As the car will move the pin will make a very frail sound but that is clearly audible to the cat and it can take it for a running prey. Hence, it will start running behind the car in an effort to catch the illusionary prey. That will really amuse you. Do not forget to record the entire video and relish the sweet memories with friends.

Be Considerate

One more thing to consider here is that the loud music and other cacophonic sounds can be very distressful for our cats.

· So when you are hearing your favorite Jazz on your Smartphone while having your cute cat in your lap just think of yourself hearing that same song at a very loud volume penetrating your ears. How would you feel? You cat is feeling in the same way. Hence, tone down the things when your cat is around.

· Many pet parents have the tendency if shouting at their cats if the make any typing mistake, they would yell at them. Even if your intentions are good, you are actually torturing your cat with the high pitch of a sound. The yelling face does not give you a great look, the fact that cats can hear very well further makes the cats look at you as a formidable being, So it is best to talk to them whisperings.

Conclusion

Due to the structure of their ears, the cats hearing capacity is much more advanced as compared to a human ear. They can even hear very frail sounds. In fact, the nature has gifted every single creature with just the right kind and amount of qualities, the hearing capacity of cats is perfectly in alignment with its lifestyle. We human beings don't have such an elevated hearing capacity as that could only add to the overall stress of our life.

Dogs are known to be the best companions of human beings. Unlike many other animals, dogs are a rare combination of beauty, brains, and character. They look great, behave gentlemanly if trained and are quite intelligent. What's more, they are also known to possess a sterling character and are very loyal to their adopters. However, as many dog breeds have large hair and they remain active all day long, the dogs need constant grooming. Thought there are any professional grooming parlors in the city, the care and attention offered by you are simply unmatchable. So, investing some time and effort in grooming your dog can actually make your relations much better and also offer a personalized care to the dog. So here is a simple guide on grooming your dog at home:

Hair Clipping

As your dog likes to remain active whole day long, it is but natural that its fur will trap much of dust and catch a variety of fleas. Some of them are very annoying while others might even be fatal for your dog. Hence you need to jeep its hair short by offering it a regular "haircut":

Tools and Skills

Contrary to the belief, the dog grooming does not require any special tools. Just a simple clipper along with a good quality hairbrush and a comb is enough.

· The dog's hair can be clipped using clippers. The best thing is that contrary to the belief, one can clip the dog's hair using ordinary clippers. The only thing to remember is to adjust the length of clipper to cut the long hairs of dog. Ordinary human clippers employ the use of plastic guard is that the clipper cuts at the longer length. One more things to keep in mind is to keep your dog amused and absorbed in some activity when you are clipping its hair. You can either have toys or favorite treats keep them amused.

· The dogs are very sensitive to the noise and touch. Hence you need the right kind of clipper that should glide through smoothly. In the same manner, the comb should have ideal gaps between the teeth so that it should not tug at hair. Also, avoid the noisy clippers as the sound may startle your dog or frighten it.

· One thing to ensure is to avoid pushing the clipper too close to the skin that can not only be painful but can also cause serious injury. Also be careful with the speed. Going too fast is not recommendable at all. Go for the constant and steady speed.

Preparing for Hair Clipping

First, you need to ensure that your dog's fur very well. If it isn't then dry it up using a towel. Once it is dried up well, brush in the opposite direction of hair growth. Then use the clipper to clip in the direction of the growth of hair. While moving across the skin of the dog go maintain a constant speed while moving the clipper surely. Clipping against the dog's hair growth will result in very short hair. The neck is always the best spot to start with while clipping the hair. Start from the neck and go down through shoulders. Be very careful with certain delicate areas like throat, stomach, armpits, and reproductive organs as a minor mistake can be fatal to your dog.

Important Things to Remember

· During the process of clipping the dog may startle and start jerking or make sudden movements that can be harmful to it. So, it is best to have another person holding it very well, though gently while you clip its fur.

· Different breeds of dogs have different hair growth and thus they need different clippers. For the best results, it is recommendable to check with your veterinary doctor to ensure the right kind of clipper for your dog.

· Depending upon your creativity you can also give a stylish hairstyle to your dog but it is always better to ensure that the new style would make your dog look handsome and not weird. And last but not the least, always remember that the safety of your dog is of utmost importance.

· You should consider switching the clipper off occasionally to avoid it from getting very hot and burning your dog's skin. Touch the clippers the tips of your finger occasionally to ensure that it is not hot. If it is, turn it off and allow it to cool down.

· You can change the blades occasionally as using the same blade constantly can make it very hot. Dogs are naturally proactive by nature. So, keep the trimming session as short as it is reasonably possible. Ideally, 15-20 minutes should be enough to offer your dog an excellent haircut.

· Depending on the specific breed of the dog you can choose to offer clipping sessions after every 7-9 weeks. Apart from clipping, you should also consider brushing your dog's hair regularly to prevent the knots from forming. Combing with an ideal dog comb will also keep your dog's hair well-arranged and that can be helpful while clipping your dog's hair.

· One particular area to be careful with while clipping your dog's hair is the anus. In fact, the anus is one of the most sensitive areas and is also surrounded by hair. Being careless clipping the hair around the anus can be fatally detrimental to your dog. Go slowly and always be considerate about the main anus so the clipper should not harm it. In the same way, the genital area should also be dealt with very carefully.

Nail Clipping

It is also necessary to get your dog's nails trimmed regularly as the overgrowth of nails can be painful for the paw pads. They can also affect the normal walking of the dogs.

· Many people use the human nail clippers for trimming the dog's nails that are not a right practice. It needs you to exert extra pressure and can be harmful to the dogs. There are specially designed nail clippers available in the market. Do not cut the nails too close as that can harm the cuticles of the dog.

· Instead of cutting off a large portion it is recommendable to cut a nail in several small bits as that will ensure that the nail clipper does not touch the cuticles. It is always better to go for a good quality nail clipper that is sharp and offers sure clipping. Avoid using the nail clippers that need several attempts as that can not only elongate the entire process but will also affect the quality.

Though there are many dog grooming centers that offer commercial services for grooming your dog, you need to remember that no one would be able to offer the same care and attention as is provided by you. Hence it is best to groom your dog at home instead of going for dog grooming services.

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