Lykoi Cat Care Guide: Grooming, Bathing, Nails, Teeth, and Nose at Home

Caring for a wolf cat’s wild beauty requires gentle handling. Here’s how to keep them clean and happy without stress!

1. Brushing Your Wolf Cat

• 🧖‍♂️ Bond First: Pet or play for 5 minutes to build trust.
• ✂️ Trim Nails First (see Section 3).

1. Use a slicker brush for their sparse fur.
2. Brush in the direction of hair growth.
3. Focus on belly and legs where mats form.

• Skip brushing for more than 2 weeks (causes matting).
• Use human brushes (too harsh).

2. Bathing Your Wolf Cat

• 🛀 Gather Tools: Non-slip mat, cat shampoo, towels, treats.
• 🌡️ Warm Room: Keep it cozy to prevent shivering.

1. Fill tub with 2 inches of warm water (100°F/38°C).
2. Place your cat in slowly, petting and talking softly.
3. Wash paws, legs, and bottom with shampoo. Use a damp cloth for face/ears.
4. Rinse fully, then dry with a warm towel. Reward with treats!

• Use human shampoo or cold water.
• Force your cat into the water—stop if they panic.

3. Trimming Nails

• 🧸 Calm Your Cat: Play with a toy to relax them.
• 🧤 Wear Gloves: To avoid scratches.

1. Gently press the pad to extend the claw.
2. Trim the sharp tip only (avoid the pink “quick”).
3. Reward with a treat after each paw.

• Trim too close to the quick (causes bleeding).
• Skip trimming for more than 4 weeks (claws get too long).

4. Brushing Your Wolf Cat’s Teeth

• 🦷 Get Used to It: Rub your cat’s gums gently for a few days first.
• 🍗 Use Cat Toothpaste: Never use human toothpaste!

1. Lift the lip and brush the outer teeth in small circles.
2. Focus on the back teeth where plaque builds up.
3. Reward with a fishy treat afterward.

• Force the mouth open or brush roughly.
• Skip brushing for more than a week (causes bad breath/tooth decay).

5. Cleaning Your Wolf Cat’s Nose

• 🐾 Stay Gentle: Only clean if your cat is calm.
• 🧼 Use a Damp Cloth: No soap!

1. Wipe the outer nose with a warm, damp cloth.
2. Gently remove any dried discharge.
3. Let your cat lick a treat to calm them.

• Stick anything inside the nostrils.
• Use chemicals or wipe roughly (can hurt sensitive skin).

Critical Rules for All Care

• **🐾 Bond First: Always spend time playing or petting before grooming.
• **🧼 Gentle Products: Use cat-safe shampoo, brushes, and toothpaste.
• **⏳ Short Sessions: Keep each activity under 10 minutes to avoid stress.