Grooming my 19 year old Pidgie Pie

[Medusa]

What? No pictures?

Come on Pidge - lets see!!!!

I'm ashamed and embarrassed to admit that when my computer got that last virus, my camera software was uninstalled, so I need to install it again but I don't want to do anything w/this temperamental computer until I finish up my taxes, which will be this weekend.

You really can't tell anyhow; I only shaved a small portion of each of Pidge's hindquarters. She's always been so good about letting me brush her; it's just this past year that she's gotten so cranky about it. I can brush her now for maybe a minute, then she turns on me.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm sure Miss Pidgelet is feeling alot better, now that the mats are not pulling on her skin. I hope she 'forgives' you soon.

[Kater]

What a wonderful and patient FurMom. When I worked at the vet clinic, I was always SO glad to see older pets that were well-groomed (cats and dogs). It tends to be something people let slip as pets age and the results can be rather horrific.

Glad sweet Pidge has matching breeches now!

[Laura's Babies]

It has taken me this long (2 years) to get Boo to accept being brushed. I think she finally realized how much better it makes her feel. I have never seen a short haired cat get so knotted up like she does! I wouldn't DARE try to shave her but I think it would help her a lot.

I am amazed that she allowed you to get near her with clippers. I would never try that with Boo or my hands would be shredded!

[Medusa]

I am amazed that she allowed you to get near her with clippers. I would never try that with Boo or my hands would be shredded!

The DVD that came w/the clippers said to turn it on and hold it near her so that she gets used to the sound and isn't startled, so I did and it seems to have worked, for a minute anyhow.

I've also noticed that my Boo doesn't really want to be brushed either. I guess maybe it comes w/age because he's 18. He's a short hair but he gets mats at his hindquarters, too. It must be because that's where they sit. (Just guessing) My RB Peeka was the same way; she was a short hair, Boo's sister, and her hindquarters always matted. She wasn't as old when she went to the Bridge, though; only 14.

Anyhow, Pidge has forgiven me but if I touch the spots where it's shaved, she whips her head around. There are no sores or anything so I guess she simply does not want to be bothered. I can't blame her. There are times when I don't want to get my hair done and be fussed w/either.