It is a myth that long-haired cats should be shaved for summer. Shaving a cat too short and exposure to the sun can also cause sunburn and sun damage. Cats have extremely thin and delicate skin. While it is possible to groom at home, a lot of research and attention must be given. Using the Scaredy Cat scissors is an easy, safe and stress-free way to groom your cat at home.
Read my review here. Bottom line: You must brush your cat regularly to prevent mats. Shaving may be an option for some but is not a replacement for brushing. Keeping your cat clean and comfortable and mat free is most important. If you do need to do any shaving at home it is important to use a high-quality clippers designed for pets.
And these guys are furry. We wage a constant battle to keep the fur at bay to avoid furballs tumbling into every corner of the house and hairball barf next to the bed. For a long time, we kept the fur issue under control with semi-annual professionally done lion cuts. The boys look so cute with their shaved bodies, poofy heads, and ankle and tail tufts that I can barely stand it.
I think they like the shave-down, too. Grooming themselves must be easier, and I have noticed they stay longer during petting sessions when their fur is shorter. It must feel really nice to get a belly scritch without a bunch of fur in the way. That was a colossal mistake. First, we went to the store for the right tools: clippers made just for this purpose. The employee who helped us explained that we also had to buy cooling spray because the clippers get really hot while you use them and you have to constantly spray them throughout the session.
My husband looked at me, worried. When we got home, we decided the master bathroom was the best place for the grooming session. Actually I know exactly what we expected. We thought it would be as easy as running those clippers along each cat and shearing off clumps of fur in a relatively easy and uniform fashion.
Boy, were we wrong. Have you ever tried to shave a cat? And, you know, male cats also have nipples, right? In between the shaving and holding on to the squirmy cat, we had to stop and spray the dang clippers. In an enclosed bathroom with just a small window, the aerosol which is bad anywhere is worse.
After 30 minutes, we decided to give Romeo and ourselves a break. As I watched my poor little white cat walk okay, run away, my heart sank.
Half of his fur was raggedly shaved in patches. When summer arrives, do cats, particularly those with long, thick or dark coats, suffer? Cat fur serves many purposes. Yes, it helps keep cats warm, but it also protects the skin from injuries, is used in communication think of an angry cat with her hackles raised , provides sensory input and helps keep cats dry. When temperatures get very hot, cat fur actually helps keep cats cool—the layer of air trapped within the coat can act as a buffer against extreme environmental heat.
Sunburn can be a real problem for cats whose skin is not protected by cat fur. Not only are sunburns painful, but they are also a major risk factor for certain types of cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma SCC , which is common in cats.
SCC tends to affect thinly haired parts of the body like the bridge of the nose, eyelids and tips of the ears. White cats are at a higher than average risk for squamous cell carcinoma because their cat fur does a poorer job of blocking harmful ultraviolet light than darker cat fur does.
If your felines have an indoor-only lifestyle, shaving cats should not be necessary for heat reasons, even if they have long or dark fur. Cats will avoid sunny windows and areas that have been heated up by direct sunlight if they become too warm.
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