Forgive me, as I have sinned.....

[Laura's Babies]

When I had my beautiful Chynna and lived with my sister, she had the job of brushing him while I was on the boat working. She didn't deep brush but just got the first layer on top. I would work on him while I was home getting the knots out a little each day. Luck was on my side and I was able to get them all out without having to take him somewhere.

I did notice that he would knot up worse at certian times of the year and it was harder to keep up so you shouldn't beat yourself up to bad over it. I brush mine that I have now and Amy just loves it, that is "our special time" together and we both enjoy it to no end...... BUT, I don't have a child to run after.

[catnapper]

How many lashes with a wet noodle should I give you? One for each mat?

Don't be so hard on yourself.... I only have Cam from 8-2 every day and during those hours I barely get the litterbox scooped. I can't imagine having him all to myself all day, every day! and he's not running around yet! Good thing my guys are all shorthaired or they'd be going to auntie Jen's for a shave down too.

[catmandu]

Theres nothing to be forgiven for.
Mr Fluffy had such bad mats that I had to smell the poo gathering in his fur before I put him int the tub, and then called the mobile groomer to have the Big Fellow shaved.
You are just having a bad day.
Tomorrows another day, and things will look better.

[kimlovescats]

Have you seen my 2 new Maine Coons and more importantly their LONG FUR???? I have attempted to brush them out once since I have had them, and neither of them appreciated it in the least. I had to do it as quickly as possible. This was only a week or two ago and last night, I felt huge, tight mats on the underside of Panda's legs! So ... I feel your pain, and my Coons may feel it as well soon!

Hugs,
Kim

[Corinna]

ok you have made me feel much better . both the cats here need to have backs shaved.

[Cataholic]

Giant hugs to all my friends here! Thank you for making me feel better, and it helps to know that on Friday, the two kitties will feel better!!!


Freedom- I don't think we have 'met' before. Thank you for such a lovely post. The others? They all ready know I love them.

[RICHARD]

Not a huge fan of the 'shaved kitty'


I prefer mine fluffy.

[sasvermont]

Don't feel so badly. I have poor Cinnamon shaved all the time, after the winter of course. Do I have time each day to brush a bunny? No....... The secret is to get over the guilt and schedule the kitties for a semi annual visit to the groomer....or vet....for the shave. Time is valuable.

[lvpets2002]

Now how many whisker head bumps are we going to have to give you for this?? I will admitt I have a thing about combing my babies coats out due to all of the shedding they do.. Now my Autumn & KiKi can matt real fast if I dont keep them checked close due to their furr is so thick.. Calitt is long hair too but her furr lays down real fine & no problems & the other babies are short hair..