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combing a reluctant cat
I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's
moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love to brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either, let alone getting to brush him. Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would also rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't solve the problem for the next time. Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Angi |
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I have the same problem with Tiger. He will let me comb him but the
mats seem to form anyway. It's best to bite the bullet and let the vet clip the mats out. -MIKE |
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I have the same problem with Tiger. He will let me comb him but the
mats seem to form anyway. It's best to bite the bullet and let the vet clip the mats out. -MIKE |
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I have the same problem with Tiger. He will let me comb him but the
mats seem to form anyway. It's best to bite the bullet and let the vet clip the mats out. -MIKE |
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You seem to be asking for a miracle and have eliminated almost all options.
You must either: A) Find a way to get him to enjoy brushing at home B) Take him to a vet to have the mats removed. If he's an indoor cat you can get what's called a "lions cut" in which they will completely shave him (except for head, feet and tail) so you can start from scratch. or C) Don't brush him, and don't take him to the vets. It seems to me you are leaning towards option C. Kelly "Angi" wrote in message ... I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love to brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either, let alone getting to brush him. Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would also rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't solve the problem for the next time. Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Angi |
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You seem to be asking for a miracle and have eliminated almost all options.
You must either: A) Find a way to get him to enjoy brushing at home B) Take him to a vet to have the mats removed. If he's an indoor cat you can get what's called a "lions cut" in which they will completely shave him (except for head, feet and tail) so you can start from scratch. or C) Don't brush him, and don't take him to the vets. It seems to me you are leaning towards option C. Kelly "Angi" wrote in message ... I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love to brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either, let alone getting to brush him. Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would also rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't solve the problem for the next time. Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Angi |
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You seem to be asking for a miracle and have eliminated almost all options.
You must either: A) Find a way to get him to enjoy brushing at home B) Take him to a vet to have the mats removed. If he's an indoor cat you can get what's called a "lions cut" in which they will completely shave him (except for head, feet and tail) so you can start from scratch. or C) Don't brush him, and don't take him to the vets. It seems to me you are leaning towards option C. Kelly "Angi" wrote in message ... I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love to brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either, let alone getting to brush him. Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would also rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't solve the problem for the next time. Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Angi |
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"Angi" wrote Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Have you tried to sneak it in while petting him, at first? Maybe wait until he is sleepy and lying near you wanting his head scratched, and introduce the brush that way. Once he gets used to it you might be able to get at the snarled parts. |
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"Angi" wrote Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Have you tried to sneak it in while petting him, at first? Maybe wait until he is sleepy and lying near you wanting his head scratched, and introduce the brush that way. Once he gets used to it you might be able to get at the snarled parts. |
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"Angi" wrote Thanks in advance for any tips I can try. Have you tried to sneak it in while petting him, at first? Maybe wait until he is sleepy and lying near you wanting his head scratched, and introduce the brush that way. Once he gets used to it you might be able to get at the snarled parts. |
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