The trials & tribulations of a shaved cat (with pics!)

[Artephius]

So, to make a very long story short, my beautiful cat Middy (1/2 of the gay couple if you read the recent thread) had a few operations on his stomach some years ago, and can no longer reach behind himself to groom as well as he used to. He also attacks anyone who comes near him with a brush, so if left untended he will develop lots of matting in his fur that gets hot + makes it difficult for him to move.

Being the intrepid young pet owner that I am, I decided to the best way to deal with his lack of cooperation regarding the brushing was to get the bugger shaved. :twisted: It worked, and now his bi-annual shave has become something of a humorous event in my family. I thought I'd share it with you all.

This is Middy, with his long, luxurious fur:

And this is Middy as of 6:34pm yesterday:

As you can see, he is very pleased with his new look.

I'll tell you, that groomer is a miracle worker. Every time I pick him up I expect someone to have shed blood, but so far both parties have remained unscathed!

 

[SimplyE]

ROFLMAO!!! I have tears running down my face!!! Your poor cat!!! Does Maddie go hide for days after this ritual? And I thought just shaving my dog's bellies was outrageous

 

[Guest]

Oh poor baby , we had a black persian that we had to have shaved once in awhile , he looked at lot like your kitty , totally embarassed and po'd.

Kitn

 

[Rosey]

oh poor baby!! He looks a lot like one of my cats!

 

[Tabitha]

 

[Vinca Leaf]

He needs a LOLCat title.....

 

[kittywings]

LOL!!! I loved it so much I had to show my DH!!

He said "geez it looks grumpy!" But I don't think so... we know how the gays love a good makeover!

 

[heartsong]

x

:shock: oh good gawd!!! :shock:

i'm sure kitty really appreciates all this attention! almost PMP laughing at his expression of disgust and future payback!

be warned, nothing is safe from a kitty with an axe to grind! LOL!

good heavens!

 

[ChrissyB]

Oh he looks thrilled, absolutely thrilled.

 

[Artephius]

Heh, actually the first time he was shaved he skulked around the house for days avoiding anyone and everyone who came near him. But in more recent years he's decided that a better method of attack is to become extremely needy and play off our guilt by getting extra treats and rubs. Also, he takes out his anger on our dog (an 80lb german shepard who is routinely backed into the corner by this 10lb cat)

Here's my favorite pic of him from the aftermath of an earlier shave. I think the expression says it all:

I love the bandannas the groomer gives him. What a way to add insult to injury!

 

[eucalypta]

OW it's awful, but you're wise to do so!

My male Norwegian has so many "crowns" in his fur, that his undercoats starts felting en he's got dreadlocks all over his fur. It gets even worse after you comb him.
I tried to cut some out, but that is just the beginning.

I'd like to shave him too, but am afraid he will not sit still enough. Thought of sedating him so that he will be indifferent to what I do with him.
Just trying to scramble enough courage together to do it