Anyone ever groom a cat?

[ThatDarnBird]

This is a pretty chip kit
https://www.andis.com/small-animal/...eluxe+Pet+Clipper+-+15+Piece+Kit&currency=USD

Maybe I shouldn't attempt this myself

I don't think you shouldn't attempt it. The only way to know is to try. Your clippers might get through the coat fine and they might not. Aside from the clipper issue it really does take a lot of practice to learn to handle the clippers and cat at the same time. I worked a t a cat vet, that's how I got my experience with clippers and cats but before that I well remember trying to clip my persian at home with lesser clippers. Don't expect perfection and be prepared to do a little at a time. If you try to do the whole thing at once you will get frustrated and it will be an unhappy experience for all.

They have a few mats here and there, but are not completely matted. I usually cut them out as I find them.

As long as you are careful around the matts you should be ok. Give them a good brushing first so you have a tangle free coat to start with. I would worry more about skin irritation if the clippers get too hot. Take it slow, doing is the only way to learn.

 

[Meatball]

If you have never clipped an animal before, I would suggest leaving it up to the groomers. Better be safe than sorry, you don't need a vet bill too.

I usually do have the groomers do this, they go 3-4 times a year but right now it is not financially possible to take them and they are getting really bad. They have to much hair! lol

 

[Robin]

It makes it much easier if you have someone hold the cat and you do the clipping. Just take it slow and pay close attention to where you are cutting.

 

[Theresa]

I tried to clip Mia nails recently, but I didn't have a tranquilizer gun or a limitless supply of blood so I gave up

 

[Meatball]

I tried to clip Mia nails recently, but I didn't have a tranquilizer gun or a limitless supply of blood so I gave up

My boys are fine with nail clippings, they just lay there and let me do it as long as I catch when they are already relaxed

 

[gibsongrrrl]

don't really have any advice for you, but wanted to say good luck! i had a cat that i clipped regularly by myself, but he was totally fine with it. would just lay there because he was getting "petted" and would even roll over and let me do his belly no problem. i was surprised that he was not freaked out, so this may not be the case with your cats. especially since you've taken them to groomers before. they could have had a bad experience and now have a negative association with clipping. i'd start by turning on the clippers and see how they react. you can always take it slow and positively reinforce them for being near the running clippers and not freaking out.

 

[Greycloud]

I think you will be fine. Your cats are used to being groomed.

 

[Merlie]

I think you will be fine. Your cats are used to being groomed.

Famous last words!!

Ever notice how kids are quieter/more behaved around strangers than their own parents? Pets can be like that too.

Couldn't pay me enough to ever, ever groom a cat .. but good luck to you Crystal ..

 

[Macawnutz]

Go for it! I teach interns at my work every year. They do best if I show them how to work the clippers, run one strip down a donkey's back, and hand them everything. You have been told what you need to hear, you will be slow and careful, go for it. Then we need pictures.

 

[Theresa]

My boys are fine with nail clippings, they just lay there and let me do it as long as I catch when they are already relaxed

Jax is fine with it, Mia has been difficult since she was a tiny kitten at Tanya's house

 

[roxynoodle]

I will only clip horses myself Cats are by far more dangerous!

 

[Meatball]

I will do my best to get a video for you all when I do this! I know you want to laugh at my expense!

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

I will do my best to get a video for you all when I do this! I know you want to laugh at my expense!

Please do!