I'm giving blood tomorrow!

**AbbyMom** · 07-03-2007, 09:16 PM

?? Shouldn't he be asking for PT prayers now??

**kuhio98** · 07-03-2007, 09:21 PM

I'm thinkin we need to start raising funds N

W for bandaids, tourniquets and reconstructive surgery!

**rg_girlca** · 07-03-2007, 09:52 PM

We use to shave our RB C-Fer with no problems at all and about 3 months ago we had to clip Nugget. Again, with no problems.

So RICHARD, I am wishing you all the best of luck with the Edster and I'm glad you have 911 on your speed dial.

I hope we get one of your fantastic poems out of this.

**jennielynn1970** · 07-03-2007, 11:06 PM

Oh my good lord... you're trimming your cat yourself?! EEEK!!!

You are a brave man. I call JenLuckenback and schedule trimmings for Jorgie. There's no way I'd ever be able to trim him myself.

Do you have an area where you can tether him with a leash or something so he can't slip away?? They have them at the groomers. A table, with a pole to attach the leash to. I'd highly recommend finding something like that to tether him to before you attempt this. Unless he's totally laid back and doesn't mind loud vibrating objects coming super close to his body!

**RICHARD** · 07-04-2007, 12:22 AM

I just tested him with the trimmer....

I turned it on and placed it next to his back-he started to rub up against the
carrying case and even gave me his tummy!

I may survive this after all!

-------

One story about the Edster....the first time he went to the groomers he was O.K...

The second time we had an appointment the groomer took the case, tilted it to peer inside...His exact words were, "I remember this cat, he freaked out on me!"

Lovely, what every parent wants to hear. When he was ready to be picked up, the kid apologized because he was unable to trim his belly. He said, "Bring him back later and I'll finish...." I thanked him, gave him a nice tip and never went back.

I just didn't want the kid to get hurt! He was a really nice guy and he tried, but I was really embarrassed!

**RICHARD** · 07-04-2007, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by rg_girlca

I hope we get one of your fantastic poems out of this.

HOw's about a mediocre one to start?

I'll try anything once, or a second time.
What's the worst that could happen? I lose my mind?
I've tried to be tough and not a wussy-
I'll give it a try and shave my kitty.

**Randi** · 07-04-2007, 06:40 AM

Do you REALLY believe the Edster will put up with that!!

You must be joking!!

Richard, you might as well give us the address to the hospital where you're gonna end up. And get your story ready for the doctors!

The mere sound of a trimmer would have Fister freaking totally out, and I'd probably never see him ever again. Think twice about this!!

How about putting on a wet glove and stroke him when the heat is getting too much?

**RICHARD** · 07-04-2007, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Randi

Do you REALLY believe the Edster will put up with that!!

You must be joking!!

LOL,
There is probably a contingent out there rooting for the cat.

Mom hinted that I might be crazy!

**kuhio98** · 07-04-2007, 10:12 AM

Sounds like it's off to a good start. To get Willow comfortable with the idea, I put the trimmer in the floor for a few days so they could all sniff and play with it.

Then I turned it on (leaving it on the floor). They all ran away at first but came back to investigate. They figured it was a new toy and watched it buzzzzzz around the carpet.

Next day I tried it on Willow. No blood was shed but she only tolerated one pantaloon getting shaved. The next day I got the other one to even her out.

**kb2yjx** · 07-04-2007, 10:51 AM

Good Luck!!! I have been trimming our Persian, Raven, in between groomer visits(with my husband's help)for several years without a single incident!!! However, the last time, about 3 weeks ago, Raven became " impatient " with me, and zigged when I zagged(and had the cutting guide over the blade)!!! O MY GOD!!! I felt so horrible!!! I tried to keep the area(over one inch) together with SteriStripes(nurses have stuff like this in the house) until I could get her to the vet for sutures. Since Raven is an older kidney kitty, she would have problems with the anesthesia, so she did not have sutures. It took several weeks for the area to heal on its own. I have VOWED NEVER to trim her myself again. I will pay for the groomer to do that!!! PLEASE GIVE THIS VERY SERIOUS THOUGHT before the cat or you get injured!!! If the Edster is that bad, take him to the vet and let them do it!!!!!