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Pet Zoom, Product review
wrote in message ... On May 20, 10:51 am, "Christina Websell" wrote: "tanadashoes" wrote in message m... "Stormmee" wrote in message ... if you mean the zoom groom mine love it, between that and the furminator, we are almost getting the fur in the air under control, Lee Nope, this is literally called the Pet Zoom. The opinions of my clowder on the zoom groom are mixed. Some hate it a lot, some hate it a little, and the rest like it. Huey is the only one who really doesn't like the Pet Zoom, and, of course, he is the one we need it for the most. He let me groom him with it, but he also growled, rolled, and dived at the grooming end and bit it. Tanada complained, but made sure that I could get all those pesky loose hair on her back. Merlin still loves it, as do Pine Cone, QC, and Hermione. I thought you meant the Zoom Groom and was a bit worried about how much it was supposed to cost! So how does the Pet Zoom differ from the Zoom Groom? Can you describe how it works? Boyfie rarely needs grooming as he keeps himself pristine and always looks nice but I got it out today because he was fed at 9 a.m. and was moaning that he was starving at 3.15 p.m. Every time I got up from my chair he rushed to his bowl and I told him "no, not yet" - he does understand that but he is such a greedy cat that sometimes he will not take no for an answer. He kept miaowing and headbutting me like I could not notice he was about to expire through malnutrition. So after about the 4th time when I had to go into the kitchen, I just got out the Zoom Groom when he went to his bowl, and groomed him with it. He has never particularly liked being groomed and I did not want to reinforce his idea that if keeps on and on I will give him more food than I know he needs. He accepted the Zoom Groom very well, rolled around amiably when I was running the rubber fingers through his fur - and I got quite a lot out because I guess he's doing his spring shedding. It will save him from some hairballs. He sat outside afterwards with a confused look. He was expecting me to feed him again but got groomed instead. I doubt he will try that again ;-) He does not know I have a lot of experience with manipulative dogs. Every time he tries wailing about "more food" which he doesn't need as he is plenty chunky already, he will get groomed which is good for him, but not what he intends. I did give him a nice treaty very small tin after he was groomed. It was one of Kitty's. He ate it and still went out into the garden in a huge huff that I had not understood that he needs to eat far more often and much nicer things. I understand perfectly well that he has a huge appetite and would easily get obese if I let him, but I won't. "He" does not understand why he cannot eat what he wants, when he wants. He has no medical issues. He does not have worms. He's just very, very greedy. The idea of grooming him when he keeps asking for more food which he does not need will stop when he realises he is not going to get more. It is not what he wants, of course, he appeals to my soft side by insisting he is so hungry. He is not. He has plenty. If I took him to the vet he would say it wouldn't hurt for him to lose a couple of pounds. He isn't fat but overwintering on the sofa in bad weather needs him to get out more. Which he is and he will soon be lean and fit. He caught a small mowsie yesterday morning. He brought it back to the house to see if I wanted it. I said "no, thank you. I've just had some toast." So he ate it himself. Tweed Would you mind giving me a link to read about zoom groom? Googling that produced much confusing 411 like *dog* grooming tools, groomers in nearby towns here called "Zoom Groom", various odd-looking brushes, and something that looks like, to me, a cute plastic big cat cookie-cutter, as well as a plastic mini-version of the Iron Maiden of medieval horrorlore. I am working on something now that I may need a hairball-knot extractor tool pretty soon. Thanks for any reference to the correct item. ******* This is the 'as seen on TV' Pet Zoom https://www.petzoom.com/ This is the 'Zoom Groom' brush. I like how easy it is to hold and the cats are crazy about it. http://www.petco.com/product/106332/...oom-Brush.aspx Jo |
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Pet Zoom, Product review
wrote in message ... ******* This is the 'as seen on TV' Pet Zoom https://www.petzoom.com/ This is the 'Zoom Groom' brush. I like how easy it is to hold and the cats are crazy about it. http://www.petco.com/product/106332/...oom-Brush.aspx Jo Just a nosy query: tat first link with that one having what appears to be *metal* teeth, though point-capped with little plastic or rubber tips....if you use this, do your cats mind its more heavy-duty knot-removing qualities (i.e. comfort factor)? It looks to me more like a dog fur tool. I'm surprised, but my cats like the 'wire brush treatment'. They prefer a stronger tooth or bristle on a brush that digs down to the skin. The Zoom Groom doesn't so much brush as it does massage. The material it is made from is kind of gummy and pulls out loose fur. I haven't used it on tangles and I'm not sure what it would do with tangles. The dog version of that one has a dog shape on the back rather than the cat shape but is really just the same thing. Do your cats prefer that you use the soft pads on your fingers when you stroke them or do they like it when you get down to business with fingernails? That gives you an idea what they will like or tolerate. Jo |
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Pet Zoom, Product review
"Jofirey" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... On May 20, 10:51 am, "Christina Websell" wrote: "tanadashoes" wrote in message m... "Stormmee" wrote in message ... Would you mind giving me a link to read about zoom groom? Googling a hairball-knot extractor tool pretty soon. Thanks for any reference to the correct item. ******* This is the 'as seen on TV' Pet Zoom https://www.petzoom.com/ It looks like a slicker brush that I already have and probably bought from a pet shop or dog show for less than 5 pounds. This is the 'Zoom Groom' brush. I like how easy it is to hold and the cats are crazy about it. http://www.petco.com/product/106332/...oom-Brush.aspx Yes that's the Zoom Groom I have. It's no use to get mats out but brilliant getting out loose hair that you didn't realise your cat had. Tweed |
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Pet Zoom, Product review
am very interested in the differences, with this many cats i will try it one
of them will benifit, Lee "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "tanadashoes" wrote in message m... "Stormmee" wrote in message ... if you mean the zoom groom mine love it, between that and the furminator, we are almost getting the fur in the air under control, Lee Nope, this is literally called the Pet Zoom. The opinions of my clowder on the zoom groom are mixed. Some hate it a lot, some hate it a little, and the rest like it. Huey is the only one who really doesn't like the Pet Zoom, and, of course, he is the one we need it for the most. He let me groom him with it, but he also growled, rolled, and dived at the grooming end and bit it. Tanada complained, but made sure that I could get all those pesky loose hair on her back. Merlin still loves it, as do Pine Cone, QC, and Hermione. I thought you meant the Zoom Groom and was a bit worried about how much it was supposed to cost! So how does the Pet Zoom differ from the Zoom Groom? Can you describe how it works? Boyfie rarely needs grooming as he keeps himself pristine and always looks nice but I got it out today because he was fed at 9 a.m. and was moaning that he was starving at 3.15 p.m. Every time I got up from my chair he rushed to his bowl and I told him "no, not yet" - he does understand that but he is such a greedy cat that sometimes he will not take no for an answer. He kept miaowing and headbutting me like I could not notice he was about to expire through malnutrition. So after about the 4th time when I had to go into the kitchen, I just got out the Zoom Groom when he went to his bowl, and groomed him with it. He has never particularly liked being groomed and I did not want to reinforce his idea that if keeps on and on I will give him more food than I know he needs. He accepted the Zoom Groom very well, rolled around amiably when I was running the rubber fingers through his fur - and I got quite a lot out because I guess he's doing his spring shedding. It will save him from some hairballs. He sat outside afterwards with a confused look. He was expecting me to feed him again but got groomed instead. I doubt he will try that again ;-) He does not know I have a lot of experience with manipulative dogs. Every time he tries wailing about "more food" which he doesn't need as he is plenty chunky already, he will get groomed which is good for him, but not what he intends. I did give him a nice treaty very small tin after he was groomed. It was one of Kitty's. He ate it and still went out into the garden in a huge huff that I had not understood that he needs to eat far more often and much nicer things. I understand perfectly well that he has a huge appetite and would easily get obese if I let him, but I won't. "He" does not understand why he cannot eat what he wants, when he wants. He has no medical issues. He does not have worms. He's just very, very greedy. The idea of grooming him when he keeps asking for more food which he does not need will stop when he realises he is not going to get more. It is not what he wants, of course, he appeals to my soft side by insisting he is so hungry. He is not. He has plenty. If I took him to the vet he would say it wouldn't hurt for him to lose a couple of pounds. He isn't fat but overwintering on the sofa in bad weather needs him to get out more. Which he is and he will soon be lean and fit. He caught a small mowsie yesterday morning. He brought it back to the house to see if I wanted it. I said "no, thank you. I've just had some toast." So he ate it himself. Tweed |
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Pet Zoom, Product review
one thing i have learned is to zoom groom them first, if they are in a shed
phase i use the furminator on back, sides, and fluffy hair areas, Lee "Jofirey" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "tanadashoes" wrote in message m... "Stormmee" wrote in message ... if you mean the zoom groom mine love it, between that and the furminator, we are almost getting the fur in the air under control, Lee Nope, this is literally called the Pet Zoom. The opinions of my clowder on the zoom groom are mixed. Some hate it a lot, some hate it a little, and the rest like it. Huey is the only one who really doesn't like the Pet Zoom, and, of course, he is the one we need it for the most. He let me groom him with it, but he also growled, rolled, and dived at the grooming end and bit it. Tanada complained, but made sure that I could get all those pesky loose hair on her back. Merlin still loves it, as do Pine Cone, QC, and Hermione. I thought you meant the Zoom Groom and was a bit worried about how much it was supposed to cost! So how does the Pet Zoom differ from the Zoom Groom? Can you describe how it works? Boyfie rarely needs grooming as he keeps himself pristine and always looks nice but I got it out today because he was fed at 9 a.m. and was moaning that he was starving at 3.15 p.m. Every time I got up from my chair he rushed to his bowl and I told him "no, not yet" - he does understand that but he is such a greedy cat that sometimes he will not take no for an answer. He kept miaowing and headbutting me like I could not notice he was about to expire through malnutrition. So after about the 4th time when I had to go into the kitchen, I just got out the Zoom Groom when he went to his bowl, and groomed him with it. He has never particularly liked being groomed and I did not want to reinforce his idea that if keeps on and on I will give him more food than I know he needs. He accepted the Zoom Groom very well, rolled around amiably when I was running the rubber fingers through his fur - and I got quite a lot out because I guess he's doing his spring shedding. It will save him from some hairballs. He sat outside afterwards with a confused look. He was expecting me to feed him again but got groomed instead. I doubt he will try that again ;-) He does not know I have a lot of experience with manipulative dogs. Every time he tries wailing about "more food" which he doesn't need as he is plenty chunky already, he will get groomed which is good for him, but not what he intends. I did give him a nice treaty very small tin after he was groomed. It was one of Kitty's. He ate it and still went out into the garden in a huge huff that I had not understood that he needs to eat far more often and much nicer things. I understand perfectly well that he has a huge appetite and would easily get obese if I let him, but I won't. "He" does not understand why he cannot eat what he wants, when he wants. He has no medical issues. He does not have worms. He's just very, very greedy. The idea of grooming him when he keeps asking for more food which he does not need will stop when he realises he is not going to get more. It is not what he wants, of course, he appeals to my soft side by insisting he is so hungry. He is not. He has plenty. If I took him to the vet he would say it wouldn't hurt for him to lose a couple of pounds. He isn't fat but overwintering on the sofa in bad weather needs him to get out more. Which he is and he will soon be lean and fit. He caught a small mowsie yesterday morning. He brought it back to the house to see if I wanted it. I said "no, thank you. I've just had some toast." So he ate it himself. Tweed The pet zoom in a brush with retractable (self cleaning) bristles. I paid half that for a similar brush last year and the cats love it. Kayla and I got a furminator for Christmas, and it is wonderful. It doesn't stop her shedding all over everything, but does cut down on it by about 2/3. The cats like it too, but it seems to take too much fur off them. Jo |
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Pet Zoom, Product review
On May 20, 2:42*pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote: Yes that's the Zoom Groom I have. *It's no use to get mats out but brilliant getting out loose hair that you didn't realise your cat had. Didn't realise? The first time I approached my cats with a Zoom Groom they weren't even moulting and half a ton of hair came out! When they're moulting I have the sneaking feeling there's enough for a jumper in there! It's the only brush Dunzi will tolerate she hisses at every other one and I have to keep it in a drawer because if I forget and leave it where Sarsi can get at it- the next thing I'm faced with Sarsi holding it in her mouth with what is definitely a hopeful expression! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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