Cat maintenance
I was just using the Furminator brush on Mr T. It works very well, maybe even better than the excellent Bamboo comb. He likes getting brushed, perhaps too much. Actually what happens is the brushing really riles him up and he wants to start play-fighting before you are done brushing. Of course, when his claws are long and sharp like they are now, play-fighting can be pretty serious business and usually ends with a can of Bactine. For that reason it is very lucky that Mr T has a crippling and irrational fear of pillows. If he looks ready to attack you, just grab a pillow and show it to him and he runs away. The end (good story)