Sherpa's haircut

[mrspunkysmom]

Sherpa, your mom has given me some ideas for the krew and some temporary relief from my allergies.

[snakemama]

To Sherpa's mom: Did you trim him yourself, or did you take him to a groomer?

He looks SO good with his trim!

I groomed him myself, though I had my sister in law (a registered vet tech who worked at a cat-only hospital for 10 years) come help me get around his "boy parts" and in his armpits. He was really good for it....even though it was his first haircut, I just set one hand on his shoulders and went to town. I'm shocked that it came out so evenly, I have never done a kitty haircut before. I did nick one of his nipples. I felt so bad, but he didn't seem to notice.

[maid25cats]

That is too cute His coat looks so soft.
you did a great job!
I have the same cat I wonder if her fur would look the same shaved?

[snakemama]

Well, Sherpa's was such a success that I decided to try Charlie too. I don't like the look at all, and she did not appreciate the process. She's much more uneven because she was very upset by the ordeal so we stopped after just a few minutes...luckily Charlie doesn't get hairballs and eats her petromalt so this will be a one-time thing for her.

[phesina]

Did you use a shaver, or special clippers, or scissors, or what?

Thanks! One (at least) of mine needs a good all-over trim. LOTS of little mats under her fur.

[snakemama]

I bought some clippers at the pet store I work in. They work pretty well!

[sallyandsnowx]

Good job on the grooming! They both look very lovely, although Charlie doesn't look too thrilled with the new haircut.

[phesina]

I bought some clippers at the pet store I work in. They work pretty well!

Thank you. I'll have to check out the pet stores around here. Is yours a particular brand or mopdel?

[snakemama]

Good job on the grooming! They both look very lovely, although Charlie doesn't look too thrilled with the new haircut.

LoL, Charlie's never thrilled about ANYTHING. She's such a snob!

[snakemama]

Thank you. I'll have to check out the pet stores around here. Is yours a particular brand or mopdel?

Mine are Conair Pro, I bought the 11-piece grooming set for about $49.99.

[Laura's Babies]

Can I bring Giz and you shave her? LOL!! Her long fur is causing her a lot of problems now that she is older and I have thought about just shaving her like that. I have hit on something though that I think is working better than anything I have tried so far.... Mineral oil on their food.. I am finding they are throwing up fur ball less and less..It's no longer a daily thing (by several!) but down to only once or twice a week and some weeks ZERO!

I LOVE the way Sherpa looks shaved, so velvety and smooth! I would not be able to keep my hands off of him!