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Sammy at the groomer again
Try as I might, I just can't keep the mats off of this guy. He is a
full-time job! To make it worse, he sometimes lays with his face practically in the water bowl and his neck gets wet, which ends up matting. So I took him to the groomer again today, and this time he had enough poop stuck to his bottom that they gave him a bath. Part of the reason for the bath was also for very dry skin, he had serious dandruff which also causes matting. The only thing I didn't know is that they put cats in a cage dryer that takes HOURS to dry, so I had to leave him. He's home now and has eaten dinner, but Scarlett is hissing at him like he's a new cat. I know she'll get over it, and besides, he looks and smells so great. Long haired cats are a lot of work! -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message eb.com... Long haired cats are a lot of work! -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl ~~~~~~~~ He's teaching you to be a better cat slave! ;o) MaryL |
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On 2/28/2014 12:44 AM, MaryL wrote:
"Cheryl" wrote in message eb.com... Long haired cats are a lot of work! Sometimes I don't feel up to the task. But he's so loveable. They just love him at the groomers. Say he stays still, though he didn't want to be blow dried, so that's why the cage drying. -- ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶ Cheryl |
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On 2/28/2014 1:24 PM, Judith Latham wrote:
In article om, Cheryl wrote: Try as I might, I just can't keep the mats off of this guy. He is a full-time job! To make it worse, he sometimes lays with his face practically in the water bowl and his neck gets wet, which ends up matting. So I took him to the groomer again today, and this time he had enough poop stuck to his bottom that they gave him a bath. Part of the reason for the bath was also for very dry skin, he had serious dandruff which also causes matting. The only thing I didn't know is that they put cats in a cage dryer that takes HOURS to dry, so I had to leave him. He's home now and has eaten dinner, but Scarlett is hissing at him like he's a new cat. I know she'll get over it, and besides, he looks and smells so great. Long haired cats are a lot of work! They certainly are. Having had two long haired cats previously, I can't believe how easy it is with a short haired one. So far no mats (I don't like to tempt fate) and no hairballs to step into. Judith Up until the two I have now, I had only shorthairs. You're right - no mats, and very few hairballs. Waffles is sort of medium hair, and he doesn't get mats. Pickles used to get them on her underside, and about once a hear I'd have to get her shaved. However, it's been well over a year since her last grooming, and she hasn't developed mats again. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that she now demands tummy-rubs several times a day. That's where the mats were. She never used to let me see her in such a vulnerable position, but she's become amazingly trusting. I've actually been able to step over her when she's on her back, which never would have happened before. Joy |
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On 3/1/2014 8:00 AM, Judith Latham wrote:
In article , Joy wrote: On 2/28/2014 1:24 PM, Judith Latham wrote: In article om, Cheryl wrote: Try as I might, I just can't keep the mats off of this guy. He is a full-time job! To make it worse, he sometimes lays with his face practically in the water bowl and his neck gets wet, which ends up matting. So I took him to the groomer again today, and this time he had enough poop stuck to his bottom that they gave him a bath. Part of the reason for the bath was also for very dry skin, he had serious dandruff which also causes matting. The only thing I didn't know is that they put cats in a cage dryer that takes HOURS to dry, so I had to leave him. He's home now and has eaten dinner, but Scarlett is hissing at him like he's a new cat. I know she'll get over it, and besides, he looks and smells so great. Long haired cats are a lot of work! They certainly are. Having had two long haired cats previously, I can't believe how easy it is with a short haired one. So far no mats (I don't like to tempt fate) and no hairballs to step into. Judith Up until the two I have now, I had only shorthairs. You're right - no mats, and very few hairballs. Waffles is sort of medium hair, and he doesn't get mats. Pickles used to get them on her underside, and about once a hear I'd have to get her shaved. However, it's been well over a year since her last grooming, and she hasn't developed mats again. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that she now demands tummy-rubs several times a day. That's where the mats were. She never used to let me see her in such a vulnerable position, but she's become amazingly trusting. I've actually been able to step over her when she's on her back, which never would have happened before. Joy She's leaned she can totally trust you. Also maybe the mats made her sore underneath and now they've gone it's no longer sore. Judith It's mostly the trust thing. I had her groomed three times before she reached this point. Each time she went several months before the fur started matting up again. It really touches me to see how trusting she is now. For the first two or three years, she'd jump up and run away if I took a step toward her while she was lying on the floor. Joy |
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On Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:38:34 -0800, Joy wrote:
Up until the two I have now, I had only shorthairs. You're right - no mats, and very few hairballs. Waffles is sort of medium hair, and he doesn't get mats. Pickles used to get them on her underside, and about once a hear I'd have to get her shaved. However, it's been well over a year since her last grooming, and she hasn't developed mats again. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that she now demands tummy-rubs several times a day. That's where the mats were. She never used to let me see her in such a vulnerable position, but she's become amazingly trusting. I've actually been able to step over her when she's on her back, which never would have happened before. I love the image of Pickles getting tummy rubs! The amazing thing is that she hasn't been developing mats, considering how extremely floofy she is. |
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On 3/2/2014 10:10 AM, Takayuki wrote:
On Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:38:34 -0800, Joy wrote: Up until the two I have now, I had only shorthairs. You're right - no mats, and very few hairballs. Waffles is sort of medium hair, and he doesn't get mats. Pickles used to get them on her underside, and about once a hear I'd have to get her shaved. However, it's been well over a year since her last grooming, and she hasn't developed mats again. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that she now demands tummy-rubs several times a day. That's where the mats were. She never used to let me see her in such a vulnerable position, but she's become amazingly trusting. I've actually been able to step over her when she's on her back, which never would have happened before. I love the image of Pickles getting tummy rubs! The amazing thing is that she hasn't been developing mats, considering how extremely floofy she is. Yes, it is. I can't help thinking it has something to do with the tummy rubs. She has never let me brush her, but since she loves the tummy rubs, maybe she grooms her tummy more or something. Anyway, I'm glad of it. I have to admit I think she looks cuter when she's been clipped, but I would never do it just for that reason. If she's comfortable, that's all that matters. Joy |
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