Claire is NOT a fan of being brushed

@NJChicaa (128055)
United States
October 1, 2026 1:31pm CST
While I was on my spa vacation my neighbor texted me that she was getting matted. I ordered a cat brush and it arrived here. . . but she didn't do anything with it. I brushed her when I got back and yes there definitely was a big chunk but that was it. Yesterday I noticed that she was developing several of them around her back end. She kept running away from me when I approached her with the brush so I finally figured out that I had to just grab her and then get the brush. I brushed them all out and man was she pissed. It isn't painful for them but I guess maybe she didn't like the pressure of the brush pulling on her. I got a ton of fur off of her. I will have to make it a point to brush her weekly so she gets used to it. I had a long-haired cat once before and she LOVED being brushed. Hopefully Claire will be a convert in time. For now, though, she runs away whenever I approach her. She is mad at me.
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Rimps
@Rimps85 (3547)
• India
1 Oct
that's something unusual of a cat
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (128055)
• United States
1 Oct
what is?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (129414)
• United States
1 Oct
My dogs always loved being brushed, even the long haired dog. But cats are cats, and I guess they are known for being more temperamental. I just picture her trying to dart away from you, and looking at you like you have some nerve.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (101238)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Oct
Claire looks like a cat model. It's strange that she does not like being brushed. My precious Sid loved being brushed and considered the brush his personal property,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (388990)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Oct
Poor Claire. Hopefully she’ll get used to it in time. That’s a gorgeous photo.
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (14224)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct
I’m sure she will get used to,it.
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Michael
@Wrexxo (8843)
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1 Oct
Aw poor Claire, I bet she'll forgive you once she sees it feels better. Weekly brushing sounds like a good plan, cats usually get used to it with time. Maybe a few treats after each session would help her stop running off.
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