Resents or resists handling. Your Cat- Most cats do not like baths. They don't really need them unless they have managed to get into some sort of trouble or are seriously infested. Grooming is an essential part of your cat's life. He may resist at first, but he will soon come to enjoy the extra holding and petting you give him at grooming time.
Cats usually do an excellent job of keeping clean.
But your cat needs regular grooming by you to help prevent him from swallowing loose hairs which can cause troublesome hairballs. A cat sheds to a certain degree all year long, with heavy shedding in spring and fall. Grooming is especially important during these seasons to help rid your cat's coat of dead hair. A sleek and lustrous coat reflects the good nutrition and careful care you give him. If you don't groom your cat regularly, you may one day see him vomit a long, dark mass commonly called a hairball, made up of hair ingested by the cat.