Persian cat: Should I shave or groom?

Question

I have a persian cat and I brush her all the time, despite the fact that she can't stand it. It is spring and she is shedding constantly and the brushing doesn't seem to really control it. So, I am wondering what other people have done with their Persian cats. Should I shave her, or will taking her to a groomer be sufficient? Any information regarding this situation would be great. If you have any other information regarding Persian cats, please tell me. They are so different from other cats and very beuatiful.

Answer 1

There are several different supplies that you can purchase in order to groom kitty yourself. It may be a bit costly, but the bulk of it is just a one time cost. Whereas constant grooming is a constant high cost depending upon how often you get kitty groomed.

Wide-toothed combs are good for long haired cats. They help keep the fur from finding it's way all around your house and kitty's tummy free from those nasty mats. (Special flea-combs will help to get rid of fleas.)

Brushes help to detangle and get rid of matted hair. Wire brushes are better for thicker coats, and soft bristles are better for thinner coats. Rubber brushes work best for massaging. And, for static hair removal, choose an ionic brush.

Shedding blades will remove dead and matted hair and keep hairballs to a minimum.

Patting kitty with brush gloves will get rid of excess hair, especially ionically charged gloves which remove the hair via static.

Although cats don't generally need bathing, there are times when it's necessary (such as when kitty gets extra dirty or somehow gets into something harmful or irritating, or maybe even to control matting or tangling). So shampoo is good to have on hand. But, since most cats hate water, there are alternatives (such as powder and foam).

Nail trimmers- Ok, so trimming kitty's claws can be a big pain in the rump if she doesn't take kindly to her ''toes'' being ''played with'', but, given time, you will both get use to the experience and it will become a bit more pleasant. Finding the right trimmers in your local pet store is a simple task.
Don't hold the clippers at right angles to the nail. In other words, don't cut across the nail. This might make the nail more subject to splitting or fraying. It is better to hold the clippers in a vertical position (up and down) so that the claw is trimmed from bottom to top. Gently press the toe pads to reveal the claws in need of trimming.
And be sure to not cut down to the quick, which will cause pain and bleeding. But don't panic if you do cut to the quick... Just be sure to have styptic powder on hand to pat on the claw just in case this happens (and be sure to to talk softly and gently to kitty). Trim every 10-15 days.


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Answer 2

Persian Cat Grooming

Answer 3

Shaved Persian Cat

Answer 4

I agree that Persians are among the most beautiful breeds of cats. I asked my mom to keep my Chinchilla Silver Persian, Miss Rosa, when I was in an apartment where I couldn't have her, and when I tried to get her back, Mom refused because she'd grown to like her so much! :-)

Mom's option has always been to groom as much as possible during the winter months, but to have her shaved just prior to the onset of summer. This helps keep her cooler, so she doesn't have to sit in front of the A/C vents to keep cool in the hot months.

BTW, you can do a lot of the grooming work yourself -- just visit a good pet store and ask for supplies specifically for very long-haired cats. Get a good brush (use DAILY) and a detangler if necessary. This should cut down on groomers' bills so that you only have to take her if she gets a knot you can't remove.

Answer 5

I would try out having her groomed first. Groomers have many cuts ans styles to choose from that may benefit her better than shaving her. Sometimes shaving them makes matters worse because they can get skin irritations form the exposure, plus they are more succeptible to paracites. If having her groomed doesn't work out, then you might try shaving her, but then make sure you take extra care of her while she shaved, and also as her hair starts to grow back. Good luck!

Answer 6

I have a better solution for you. I am a professional groomer and I do what is called a comfort clip on longhaired cats. It is called this because it really does take some of the weight and some of the length off the coat. The upsides? 1)no need to shave the cat naked because maintenance is so easy, 2) cat will still look like a Persian, 3) coat weight is reduced, so summertime is more bearable for poor kitty, 4) reduces the amount the cat sheds (especially if the groomer force blow dries the cat).

call up some groomers and talk to them. Ask them if they can do a comfort clip to leave about 1 " of coat all over on your cat. It will make you happier and her more comfortable. And if done right, they can look just like fluffy little kittens!

Answer 7

Take her to a groomer first, they can clip her fur shorter and not completely shaved,. If shaved the cat wouldn't feel right and might have a nervous reaction to it. Persians are beautiful and do require a lot of care.

Answer 8

It's really a personal option. You can take the cat to the groomer's, first. See how that works out for you. If you still feel like the fur is overwhelming with the spring shedding, then you can go back and shave the cat for spring.

Answer 9

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We do a lion cut at our clinic. If the kitty dosen't need to be sedated, its about $95, with sedation and exam (req for sedation) it's about $150. The cut lasts for a few months. I shave my two persians. The mainecoon doesn't mat so he stays long haired. Hope this helps.

Answer 10

My daughter had a persian and she shaved it. I thought it was inhumane because the poor guy was so ugly without his hair.