It’s not surprising that dog grooming is seen as more necessary and is much more common than cat grooming. For one, there aren’t really any “inside only” dogs, and cats actually spend much of their time grooming themselves. When a cat has physical or emotional issues, though, they may cut back or stop grooming themselves altogether. Some cats also have very thick coats so their owners elect to shave them in the hot summer months. Even if the cat is grooming itself properly, they may need a little help especially when they’re shedding.