🧴Care & grooming for the American Shorthair
American Shorthair : Its short but dense coat sheds noticeably in spring and autumn: step up to two or three brushings a week then, versus one the rest of the year. A hardy breed, it needs few special treatments.
Brushes, hygiene products, parasite control, habitat upkeep: your cat’s routine care happens at home, with the right equipment. Our guides separate the essential from the gimmick — and say when the vet, not the shop aisle, should have the answer.
Litter is the most sensitive product in a cat household: substrate, box size and placement explain the vast majority of accidents.
The guides that apply to you
- How many litter boxes per cat, and where should they go?
How many litter boxes does a cat need? The N+1 rule, the best spots around the home and the mistakes that lead to accidents outside the box.
- Cat litter mat: no more granules all over the house
How do you choose an effective cat litter mat? Double-layer and honeycomb models, dimensions, cleaning and prices from 8 to 30 €.
- Cat nail clippers: trim your cat's claws without the stress
Which nail clippers should you choose for your cat, and how do you trim claws without hitting the quick? Clipper types, frequency, step-by-step technique and prices from 5 to 20 €.
- Open or covered litter box: which does your cat really prefer?
Open or covered litter box for your cat? Odours, scatter, stress, upkeep: the honest comparison to choose a box your cat will actually use.
- Should you trim your cat’s claws? A case-by-case guide
Should you trim your cat’s claws? Indoor cat, outdoor cat, senior: when trimming helps, when to leave well alone, and the right technique.
- Scented cat litter: a bad idea in disguise
Scented litter masks odours for you but can drive your cat away from the box. Why it backfires and how to neutralise smells the right way instead.