gorgeous holly

We called in on Holly again, in Padiham, Lancashire for her maintenance groom.

Although it’s only a matter of weeks since we last met up, Holly’s coat was ready for a good brush out – particularly around the rear end and shoulders area where the hair had become quite thick.

Holly is a nervous girl by nature, so it was nice that she approached us upon our arrival and gave us a good head rub.   It’s fair to say that Holly is not keen on the grooming process, but with each session it gets a little easier for her – although we’re not sure she’ll ever be keen on being combed around her bum !

Well done Holly … See you again soon chick ….

baby blue

This gorgeous tabby Maine Coon is just 15 months old, and is called Baby Blue.  He lives in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire with his housemates and family.

Quite a nervous boy by nature, Baby Blue was very apprehensive when we arrived.  He wasn’t keen on being talked to or touched and spent some time checking us out from underneath his cat tower.

We’d been called in basically for a brush out, and to remove a couple of small mats that had formed underneath.  Once in the chosen grooming room – before the start of the session – Baby Blue was very nervous.  He was calling out and looking for an escape route.  However, once on the grooming table he settled quite quickly and after a few more meows, became calm.

Baby Blue was very compliant during the session, allowing us to work underneath with the clippers and comb.  At first he was wary of the noise of the clippers, but soon realised that it didn’t hurt.  He talked to us intermittently (Baby Blue is a very vocal guy, day to day).  We answered – and had a good chat !   He even told us that he needed his litter tray towards the end of the session.  After Baby Blue had relieved himself, we continued with his brush out.

After the grooming session, Baby Blue went straight to his filling station for a top up … Well, it had been a good hour since he last ate !

After the session, mum Val said :

“Thank you Sandra, for your expert grooming of Baby Blue 🙂 doesn’t he look wonderful”

Fantastic !  Really well done Baby Blue … We’re soooo proud of you !

pretty poppy

This pretty lady is 10 years old, but looks a lot younger.  She lives in Padiham, Lancashire with her housemate and mum.

We see Poppy regularly for nail clipping sessions.  As Poppy doesn’t play out that much anymore, her nails don’t wear down as they once did.

Fit, healthy cats that spend a lot of time outside generally naturally wear down their claws sufficiently.

However, indoor or elderly cats may need to have their claws trimmed regularly.  Also, some cats have an extra toe (polydactyl) which doesn’t touch the ground (just like the normal dew claw) and may overgrow.  If overgrown claws aren’t trimmed they can grow inwards into the pad and can be painful, and become infected.

See you again soon, Poppy … !

lovely eddie

Meet. Eddie.  A Blue Persian who lives in Wincham, Cheshire who we think is about 8 years old.

Eddie’s coat was extremely thick and although dad does brush him, underneath the top coat there was dead hair still sat there from the winter which had started to mat.  The tummy and chest wasn’t too bad – just a couple of ad-hoc areas needed to be clipped away.  The most heavily matted areas were around the flank/trousers.  This is quite common, as the hair grows so thick around there.

It’s fair that say that Eddie was a squirmer !  He wasn’t keen on being told to lie still, and did his best to leave the situation.

However, we’re quite sure that as soon as the session ended, Eddie began to feel better about himself straight away.  See the piccie of all the hair that came away !  His coat is now much more manageable for both dad and himself.

july maintenance …

The diary is bursting at the moment and we’re now struggling to fit appointments in…..

 
If you think your little one is due a regular maintenance groom in July (not June, July), can you please get in touch NOW to schedule in as the slots are rapidly disappearing ….

Thanks !

pretty totsie

We called in to meet Totsie.  Totsie is a 3 year old tortie long haired girl, who lives in New Moston, Manchester.

Although Totsie’s coat was in good condition, we decided to let her have a Lion clip to help alleviate shedding.  A very calm girl, she sat patiently on the grooming table whilst we set about the session.   Totsie’s not that keen on laying on her side, but obliged at the right times so we could get the job done without too much fuss.

We decided to leave quite a low ruff on the chest – for no reason other than that’s what we fancied, and to make her more lion-ish looking !   Totsie was happy with this, too !

After the session Totsie had some of her favourite treats, then went off to catch up on that all important sleep she’d been missing out on !

Well, it’s so tiring having a groom !

Come over to our facebook page and see a short video clip of Totsie, just after her Lion Clip.

Well done Totsie …. Such a good girl !

how entertaining …!

Just pop some kibble in a few empty toilet rolls that have been glued together, and it’ll provide free entertainment …

They LOVE poking their paws into things, don’t they !

chilled charlie – not !

Meet Charlie in Billinge, Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Such a lovely, sweet, affectionate girl upon meeting her.  We don’t know for sure how old she is, but think she’s about 12 years and her previous life is a little sketchy, but she didn’t have the best of times.

We were asked to call in to meet up with Charlie as her long black hair had become matted, particularly around her back, flanks and rear end.  We were warned that Charlie hadn’t agreed to the session.  In fact, she hadn’t been asked – because it was thought that she wouldn’t be too keen on the idea !!

Our thoughts were right !

We clipped away quite a large area and although we don’t think Charlie was frightened or anxious, she made it known in no uncertain terms that she would rather still have been in bed, thank you very much !   We then brushed out her remaining coat, which in itself was extremely thick and almost at the point of matting.

Following the session, mum and dad Paula and David said :

“Has there ever been a more difficult and uncooperative cat to groom than Charlie?  Despite numerous times when teeth and claws were used to discourage you from trying to ‘delug’ her, you persevered with patience and kindness, and won in the end.  She is now a lot happier and a lot more comfortable.  Once again – many thanks.  David and Paula.”

As we were clearing up our gear, Charlie popped back into the kitchen for a stroke and head rub … Just to say Thanks, and that there are no hard feelings !

Your coat looks so well now, Charlie.  Now, be a good girl and let dad comb you !  Looking forward to seeing you later in the year for a maintenance groom …. (we won’t give you any advance warning,  it’ll just be a nice surprise !)

what a lovely fragrance …

Thanks so much to Deborah and Eloise for the lovely Yankee Candle …

We had it lit last night and the frangrance is so calming and evocative xx

timid tomas

We met up again with Tomas – a 13 year old Norwegian Forest Cat (NFC) who lives in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire with his housemates and mum.

He is quite timid by nature so it was really pleasing that upon our arrival Tomas came into the room of his own accord, and came over to say Hello and for a stroke.

Being a NFC, Tomas is a large boy and his coat is quite long, and thick.  Mum has been able to comb since our last visit and Tomas’ coat was virtually mat free.  Just a couple of small areas were clipped away, and the rest of his coat was brushed out.

Tomas was very wriggly and would rather have been playing out … or sleeping … or something else !  However, he knew just what the session was all about and he knows that he always feels so much better for it afterwards.

Well done Tomas … See you again soon !