In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Persian cats' fur tends to get greasy, but frequent baths can remedy that. If your cat is young, start with two baths a month to get them used to the process. Afterward, depending on how oily their coat gets, you could cut back to once a month. If you buy a clear shampoo for a dark-haired cat, you'll end up lightening their fur. Dark shampoos will darken the fur of a light-haired cat. When the shampoo and fur colors match, it will enrich the color of your cat's coat. Stick to shampoos specially formulated for cats, which you can buy in your local pet supply store.  If you have a multi-colored cat, buy a shampoo that matches the dominant color in their coat. For example, you should buy a brown shampoo for a calico whose fur is mostly brown with smaller black and white patches.  Make sure the shampoo is a tearless formula so that it won't irritate your cat's eyes when you wash their face. Run warm water so that you don't burn or shock your cat. Turn off the tap when the water level reaches about 4 inches (10 cm). Just use water at this point. Don't worry about shampoo, conditioner, or degreaser just yet. This is especially important if you don't know how your cat will react to getting wet. As you wet your cat's tail, watch their reaction. If they don't seem to mind, continue to wet more of their fur. If they put up a fuss, remain calm and talk to them in a soothing voice. Pet them as you wet their fur. Hold them firmly, but be careful not to hurt them.  Don't panic or get angry if your cat bites you, scratches you, or runs off. Let them stew in their anger. You can always try again tomorrow. It might take a while to get your cat completely wet. This is perfectly normal with thick and/or coarse hair. Don't spray water directly into your cat's mouth, nose, or eyes. Place large cotton balls at the opening of your cat's ears. This will prevent water from getting into the ear canal. Use an organic degreaser to remove excess oils from your cat's fur. Follow the instructions on the label to prevent any irritation to your cat's skin. Dilute the substance, if necessary. Then, apply it to your cat's fur. Add water, bring it to a lather, and rinse thoroughly. You can buy degreaser in pet supply stores. This involves letting the water float the coat hair up. When this happens, it penetrates the undercoat to ensure all the shampoo is rinsed out. Gently urge your cat to place their body (except their head) under the water. Hold them in place for a minute or two. Repeat this step after shampooing and conditioning, as well. Work the shampoo into your cat's fur. Keep it away from your cat's face to prevent irritation. Lather up the shampoo and rinse completely. Use an ear cleaner made for pets. Do NOT use shampoo. Apply the ear rinse to the ear. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes. If you cat shakes it out, that's okay. Take a cotton ball and gently wipe the inside of the ears to remove wax and debris. Clean only the area that you can see. Never stick a cotton swab deep into the ear. If you need to have your cats ears cleaned more deeply, contact your vet. This will give the fur a healthy soft texture and make de-matting easier. Use a product specially formulated for Persian cats. Work the conditioner into the fur. Keep the conditioner away from the face. Rinse until the conditioner is completely washed out of the fur. Use a thick, absorbing towel to soak up as much water as possible. Make sure the towel is large enough for the cat's entire body. Wrap the towel completely around their body, as if you were swaddling them. Run your hands up and down your swaddled cat to quicken the absorption process. Don't rub the cat's fur with the towel, as this could cause the fur to get tangled. Most cats are sensitive to loud noises. If your cats hides when you vacuum, they might not like this step. Start at the tail if you've never used a hair dryer on them before. This way, they can run away without scratching you. If they don't seem to mind, gradually move the blow dryer up their body. Dry the fur as you would your own hair until it's completely dry.  Always use a warm or medium setting. Hot or high can frighten your cat or burn their skin.  If you can get someone to help you, have them hold the blow dryer while you comb your cat's hair. This will speed the drying process and prevent new mats from forming.
Summary: Bathe your cat once to twice a month. Buy a shampoo that matches your cat's coat color. Fill the sink or tub. Start at the tail. Watch out for facial features. Degrease your cat. Float the coat. Shampoo your cat. Clean your cat's ears. Apply the conditioner. Wrap your cat in a towel. Blow dry your cat's fur.

Problem: Article: There is no quick fix for feeling used, and you may experience a period of time where you feel sad, angry, and hurt. Don’t try to suppress those emotions just because they feel bad. Instead, let yourself work through your pain and embrace your emotions.  You might not feel like going out or talking to friends during this time, and that’s okay. Let yourself cry if you need to. It might make you feel better, especially if you were used by a romantic partner or a close friend. If you’ve been used, you might want to jump right back into a relationship or friendship to make yourself feel better. Try to give yourself time to heal emotionally and don’t rush into anything new while you are still feeling down. Keep talking to your existing friends and save new relationships for when you feel better. Everyone needs different amounts of time to heal, and there is no set timeline for how long you will need. If you have been used in a relationship or a friendship, you may not be able to recover from what the other person has done to you. If you don’t think that you can forgive the person, it will only bring you more pain to keep in contact with them. Don’t text, call, or talk to them if you can avoid it. If you go to school or work with this person, seeing them may be unavoidable. Keep your interactions short and civil. Talk with your friends and family about how you are feeling. It can feel easier to push them away when you are hurt, but try to rely on them to help you feel better. Even if you don’t want to talk about your feelings, try to let them distract you from your pain for a little bit.  Some friends or family members can be too prying when they try to comfort you. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing about what happened, simply don’t talk about it. Approach your friends or family by saying, “I’m going through a rough time right now. Could we spend some time together this week to take my mind off of things?” You might feel like you allowed yourself to be used or that you are to blame for someone using you. This is not the case. Someone using you is entirely the other person’s fault and you shouldn’t blame yourself. Push down those negative thoughts until they are gone. If you have been used a lot throughout your life, it can be even easier to think that you are to blame. Remember: someone taking advantage of you shows a flaw in their own character, not yours. After you cut ties with someone, it is easy to think of only the positive traits in their personality and in your relationship with them. Try to focus on what was wrong and why removing them from your life is actually a good thing. Remember that they used you and that it hurt. You may be romanticizing someone if you only remember the good times that you two had and reject the bad or painful memories.
Summary:
Allow yourself to feel hurt. Give yourself time to recover. Cut off the person who used you if you need to. Lean on your friends and family for support. Avoid blaming yourself. Recognize if you are romanticizing the person who used you.