cat grooming

[dustypuss]

how do i groom my long haired cat I would love to give him a number 4 cut as he is all knotted and must get very hot in summer . the trouble is that he has a phobia about any thin electric or scissors . he only has to get a whiff that you are going to groom him ( cats six sense ) and he off or the claws are out etc. Are there any professionals cat groomers there are non in the phone book around here York

[lankeela]

Please don't cut his coat off to stop him getting hot! It doesn't work like this, a cat with long hair stays cool because of the vacuum effect of the air between the coat and skin, but you do have to keep the coat well groomed to get rid of the loose hair which will block the air space.
Any professional dog groomer (well most) will also do cats, so get him done professionally and then make sure you keep him groomed. We once rescued a black Persian and he was so matted his coat came off like a sheep's fleece, and he was nearly bald. It didn't take long to grow back, and we kept it groomed as it grew and he had a magnificent coat. Dare I ask why you got a long haired cat if you didn't want to be bothered to groom him?

[ruthann58]

i have this trouble with one of mine he used to be fine till he got hit by a car and had to spend time at the vets having his hip pinned etc to put him back together now he is evil when it comes to grooming i feed him treats on the table and try to comb him as he is eating them, can you wrap him in a bath towel and trim the knots out a few at a time so he doesnt get to stressed and always give him a treat of somthing tasty when you have finished mine has to have insulin injections twice a day and he doesnt bat an eye at that

[lankeela]

I know someone who lives in South Yorkshire who breeds pedigree persian cats, and used to be a vet nurse. She might be able to help you out if you could get to her. I will give you the details if you like.

[dustypuss]

lankkeella . he wasn't a long hair cat when I got him he was just a fluffy Kitten . But I love him !

[dustypuss]

lankkeella . he wasn't a long hair cat when I got him he was just a fluffy Kitten . But I love him !. as for south yorks ! Get him in a car for mor than 30 min no way . Ps my cats called dusty . Hence my AB name

[TIGGERLIT]

my mum used to breed persians and to stop the coat matting she used to use baby talc. i now use it on my maine ***** and it does work. it helps tease knots out and cleans the coat at the same time. so maybe you could that after you have sorted the first prob