We just adopted a BIG neutered male cat from a friend who passed away from cancer. He's a sweet boy, but he does not like to be brushed or groomed in any fashion. He loves to be petted, but when the brush comes out, so do the claws. He has long hair that is matted on his back and along his back legs. I believe we will probably have to take him someplace where he'll need to be sedated and have a close haircut to get rid of these tangles. Any suggestions? We want him to be groomed, but not at the expense of him being traumatized (or us, literally).
2007-07-17 23:20:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
If you take him to a vet that has grooming service and let him be sedated this is the best option. I have a female long hair who is traumatized if I try and brush her. Screaming, claws, teeth, I used to end up bleeding from both hands. I gave up and go the sedated route. SHe gets a close cut each spring that lasts usually until the weather turns cool, and then early spring is time to repeat. She never seems traumatized. A little groggy for a day from the sedative, but so relieved to have the hair cut that she is actually more pleasant, more of a lap kitty. I think she is a lot more comfortable afterwards. Best wishes.
2007-07-17 23:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by NinjenWV 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is that bad I suggest taking him to the vets where they can sedate him and do all that is needed.
If he is an indoor cat if the nails are cut before the grooming it helps a lot .
After he is groomed then try to slowly get him use to a brush ( when he is short try a baby brush that has very soft bristles see if that helps if not he may need to go for grooming every few months depending on how long the hair takes to grow back.
2007-07-17 23:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Norwegian Forest Cat and 2 Maine Coons, one of my cats gets very matted if I don't keep on top of the situation (hectic work schedule etc.) I have taken her in to be shaved twice and both times she had seizures from the drugs they gave her. Now I give her an herbal calmer (Holistic Blend) about 45 minutes before I plan on giving her a good grooming. I purchased a matt cutter available at most pet stores, and a pair of baby nail scissors and I carefully cut out any matts she has, then I brush her thoroughly. No more wounds for me.
Hope this helps....Good Luck
2007-07-17 23:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Patio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there are already mats in the hair at some places, I would take him to your vet and have them groom him. They will most likely sedate him which would be good for him. Since he likes to be petted, they do make a glove that is a brush and you can use that instead of the regular grooming brush.
2007-07-18 00:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat is the same way. He runs away from the brush. I would distract him with a toy in front of his face, so that you can brush him from behind, and he'll take his aggression out on the toy.
I used to think that we'd have to take my cat to a groomer that sedates cats to groom them because he is so aggressive. But, I have seen that sedating cats can leave them feeling groggy for days, and I wouldn't do that to my baby. Plus, the cat groomers are used to grooming aggressive cats all day. Your cat will thank you for taking him to the groomers; they don't like to be matted.
2007-07-18 03:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by sailorjupiter112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather take him to a grooming service with sedation, just for the first time then introduce him to a comb gradually. Being oplder he will probably take time getting used to it.
Whatever you do don't declaw, it will simply make his aggression worse since he then has no claws.
2007-07-18 00:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a vet and get them to sort it out when he comes home slowly introduce the comb to him . give him lots of encouragement and treats. he doesn't like being groomed now because it probably hurts him. good luck.
2007-07-18 00:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if he is a indoor only cat you can have him de clawed bye bye getting hurt. as for the brush get the kind that slips over your hand and then you can pet him with it on. start slow small patches and work up to more. just remember who the boss is he is ops i mean you are lol lol
NOTE thats why when people get puppies or kittens train them when they are young play with there ears, feet teeth that way when they grow up they are use to getting there nails done and there teeth brushed and there ears cleaned.
My arrow all i have to do is say show poppa monsters aka teeth and he will open his mouth for me,cus as a puppy i would say arrow show poppa monsters and open his mouth so now he likes it, its a game for him
2007-07-17 23:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by ynot_chas 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No I don't although my cat is shedding big time this time of year.
2007-07-17 23:25:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drug it first, unless u want ya arms torn 2 shreads
2007-07-17 23:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by Jem J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋