Toughcookie-
Please don't be upset. I didn't mean to insinuate that you were mean, or thoughtless. I know you wouldn't drown your cats. I was just telling you what I thought when I saw it. I don't think it is a good idea. I am JUST one person. That doesn't mean what you are doing is wrong. I think it would be more traumatic to put the kitty in the cage and put the cage in standing water. I really have a difficult time with the concept. While I don't condone the way the groomer handled your cat, I think it is still different then putting the cat in a cage, near water. It would totally traumatize me- and I don't have a fear of water. If you must groom your cats, then you have to do what you have to do. I have had cats for many years. I have three long haired kitties currently. I have bathed them all only one time in two years. I will admit is was horriblely wet and physically difficult, but we got through it with minor scratches- no bites. BUT, that is only me.