Does your cat hate being brushed? Here are five ways to train them to tolerate it, according to this cat psychologist

Smiling woman brushing her Siberian cat.

Do you groom your cat? Many cats — particularly those with longer hair — can benefit from a brushing. However, not all cats enjoy it. 

You might have one of the best cat brushes ready to use, but if your cat isn’t a fan of being brushed it’ll make the whole process more complicated than it might be otherwise. Your cat might be scared of the brush, have had some negative past experiences with brushing, simply find it uncomfortable, or dislike being handled.