Clipping a cat at home.

**blue** · 08-13-2009, 11:57 PM

freckledimple, that is a big help. Thank you.

When I do try clipping the knots out of Erps coat Ill do a test cut so I dont get in over my head or hurt her.

I remember clipping horse manes when I was a teenager, horse hair isnt as fine as cat hair but my hair is pretty fine too.

Thanks again.

**jenluckenbach** · 08-14-2009, 05:26 AM

It depends on the blade that is on the clipper. If the blade is meant to shave very close, like on the neck, it would be too close for the cat.

If there are plastic attachments that go over the blade to allow for different lengths, they might not clip out a matted area.

And just a warning, cat's skin is super easy to cut!

**Medusa** · 08-14-2009, 05:52 AM

Because my Pidge is so old, she can't reach certain spots to groom herself and she mats very easily and she detests being brushed. So I bought a clipper at Pet Supplies Plus and it came w/a handy video that demonstrates the proper to clip, where on the body to begin, etc. It was demonstrated on a dog but I applied it to Pidge and it was very helpful.

**Medusa** · 08-14-2009, 05:52 AM

Because my Pidge is so old, she can't reach certain spots to groom herself and she mats very easily and she detests being brushed. So I bought a clipper at Pet Supplies Plus and it came w/a handy video that demonstrates the proper way to clip, where on the body to begin, etc. It was demonstrated on a dog but I applied it to Pidge and it was very helpful.

**catmandu** · 08-14-2009, 04:47 PM

One thing that makes grooming a lot easier is having the proper tools and with the Furminator sent by Our Friend Pat aka Phesina, its so much easier now.

**blue** · 08-15-2009, 01:24 AM

Got done clipping Erp's knots out with out any bloodshed from either side.

Thanks for the tips and encouragements everyone.

Even though Erp is a very mellow cat I did envision this being a big deal even though it was a small area, she has again shown she is a very forgiving, mellow cat.

**Medusa** · 08-15-2009, 06:35 AM

Erp's facial expression looks like she's saying "This guy thinks he got away w/something". Beautiful girl, blue.

**Moesha** · 08-15-2009, 08:10 AM

She sure is a pretty kitty! I'm glad you were able to get the mats out without incident. I didn't have any suggestions for you because I've never had to deal with that. I only have one long haired kitty and she keeps herself and her fur immaculate.

**Pinot's Mom** · 08-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by blue

Got done clipping Erp's knots out with out any bloodshed from either side.

Thanks for the tips and encouragements everyone.

Even though Erp is a very mellow cat I did envision this being a big deal even though it was a small area, she has again shown she is a very forgiving, mellow cat.

Blue, that second picture is priceless....my Mother had a saying when she was alive that she used QUITE often, and I think it fits here...

"We won't do THAT again!"