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If your cat obsessively grooms, she will groom to the point of damaging her coat. Her barbed tongue breaks the hair shafts, causing her to swallow healthy hair that has been barbered and broken off in addition to the loose fur. Check your cat for bald patches. Typically affected areas include the tummy, the back of the hind legs, and the flanks. You should not be able to see the skin, so if these areas lack fur and you can see the skin, the cat is likely to be obsessive-compulsive about grooming. One of the reasons your cat may obsessively groom is due to fleas. This is because some cats are over sensitive to flea bites and have an allergic reaction to the presence of flea saliva. This creates an intense itch sensation on the skin, which triggers the grooming behavior. If you find fleas, apply an appropriate flea treatment (such as Frontline) as directed. These treatments often last for a month or more. You should apply to all pets in the house that can harbor fleas to prevent the resurgence of fleas after the treatment application. Some cats obsessively groom due to simple boredom. Try engaging your cat with more playtime than usual and some new toys. Anytime you notice your cat grooming for excessive periods of time, distract her from the behavior with playtime. Just like humans, cats can have allergies that lead to itchiness and therefore excessive grooming. Allergies can range from pollen allergies to food allergies. If your cat obsessively licks her back or abdomen, allergies have a higher chance of being the culprit. See your veterinarian and discuss the symptoms. Your veterinarian may place your cat on a monitored hypoallergenic diet to test for a food allergy. Follow your vet's instructions to ensure that your cat maintains a well-balanced diet. Some cats over groom because of stress. Anything from stray cats in the yard to moving to the arrival of a new pet or baby can cause stress in your cat. Give your cat time to adjust, and try using a synthetic feline pheromones (such as Feliway), which can have a calming effect. Obsessive grooming can also be the result of medical conditions such as neurological disorders. If other steps haven't stopped your cat from over grooming, then you should see your veterinarian to rule out more serious conditions. If your cat has episodes of retching without producing the hairball, then you should also seek assistance from your vet. This can be a sign that a hairball has past into your cat's intestinewhich can create a dangerous blockageor it can also be a sign of a respiratory ailment such as asthma.

summary: Monitor your cat for obsessive grooming. Check for fleas. Provide new toys and more playtime. Have your veterinarian test your cat for allergies. Take environmental changes into account. See your veterinarian.

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For very tangled hair, use a wide-toothed comb. For regular upkeep of wavy hair or soft curls, use a paddle brush. Paddle brushes are flat, usually square, and usually have more bristles. This provides a larger surface area to run your hair through as you try to untangle it. The bristle material also makes a difference: Boar bristles are a strong, natural material good for taming thick hair. Nylon bristles are softer and slide more easily, good for fine or fragile hair. More cushioning on the brush gives more flexibility but less pull. Some flexibility is good to avoid tugging, but keep the cushioning low if you have thick hair. Separate your hair into two halves, from front to back. Separate each of these in half again, on your left and right sides. Use clips to secure the sections you aren't currently brushing. If you have extra thick hair, separate into additional sections. Starting at the base of the head is an easy way to do it. After you have worked through a section, just leave it down and go to the one above, without the lower one getting in the way. Brush each section of hair starting with the ends. Tease out each knot or tangle with repeated downward motions. Once finished, brush downward from a slightly higher position. When your hair is wet, it is at its weakest. The cuticles (outer hair walls) are expanded, soft, and full of water. However, combing wet hair is less painful on the scalp, and may make it easier to untangle. Brush very gently, to avoid breaking the hair. When combing wet hair, a wide-toothed comb is safer than a brush. Progress to more and more narrow combs to get rid of smaller tangles.

summary: Choose a brush or comb. Section hair into four quarters. Start with the lower sections. Brush in downward motions, starting at the end. Wet hair as a last resort.

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Once you're connected, you'll be asked to provide your vehicle's radio identification number, along with a special dealer access code. You'll then be rewarded with a 4-digit retrieval code, which will allow you to unlock your radio. This is an automated line, so you won't have to wait to talk to a live human being. You can call GM's radio hotline for assistance at any time, day or night. This is the most common code used by GM personnel to reset locked Theftlock radios. Key in each number carefully, then hit the # sign to send your request through. Under normal circumstances, a locked Theftlock radio must be reset by a licensed GM dealer, who uses a special code known only by dealership personnel. By entering the code yourself, you can avoid the trouble and expense of paying to have your vehicle's radio unlocked at the dealership. Refer back to the two 3-digit numerical codes you wrote down earlier and enter them in a single unbroken sequence using your phone's keypad. Once you've done that, press the * sign and prepare to receive your radio retrieval code. Remember to read the numbers from left to right, and be careful not to accidentally include any other numbers or symbols. You should make a total of 7 button presses when it's all said and done. The automated voice on the other end of the line will only repeat the code once, so listen closely and have your pen and paper ready to record the numbers neatly and precisely. You now have all the information you need to unlock your radio, so you can hang up the phone. If you don't catch one or more numbers of the retrieval code, you'll have no choice but to start the call over from the beginning.
summary: Dial 1-800-537-5140 to connect with GM's toll-free radio hotline. Enter the numbers "106010" when prompted for a dealer access code. Punch in your vehicle's 6-digit radio identification number when instructed. Write down the 4-digit radio retrieval code as it's recited to you.