our sophie

Sophie is a most lovely 17 year old Silver Spotted British Short Hair who we meet up with regularly in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Although Sophie’s coat is short, it is extremely dense and she is unable to tend to it sufficiently herself.  It is always ready for a brush out.  Sophie is now well used to her sessions and although she’s not over the moon, she is compliant.

Today’s session was very pleasing.  We think Sophie enjoys listening to the soothing music we play for her, and she even managed to purr her way through parts of the session.

Although it’s only a matter of weeks since we last met up, we brushed out a lot of dead hair from her coat.  She’ll definitely feel lighter for it !

Well done, Sophie !

our alfie

Remember 6 year old gentle Alfie ?  Maine Coon Alfie resides in Flixton, Manchester with his mum and dad – and housemates.

We last met up with Alfie just a few weeks ago.  At that point his coat was a little knotty and we took small areas away with the clippers, but he did tolerate the comb well so we had a serious brush out.  Today’s session was also a brush out.  One or 2 small tangles  were developing around the armpits and the rest of his coat benefitted from a work through.

Alfie is quite a nervous guy but he obviously remembered our last get together as today he was noticeably less anxious.  He lay quietly on the grooming table whilst we got to work and was even kneading and purring at times.

Really proud of you Alfie !  Well done !!

cutie keo

Remember Keo ?  This 15 year old boy is a Blue Persian who hangs out in Stretford, Manchester with his housemate, a nosey neighbour’s cat who calls regularly for some attention, and his dad.  Keo has been with his dad for a number of years now, and really does have the life of Riley !  He is adored, and he knows it.

We called in again to see Keo, following his session during the summer when we had taken away part of his coat to give him a fresh start.  Today the coat was growing back nicely and Keo seemed much happier in himself.  The session was much easier for  him this time around as we were basically brushing out a coat that was regrowing, and the session was timely.

Keo obviously remembered the last session and for the most part today, his behaviour was fantastic.  Just one or 2 occasions when Keo told us he’d rather have been doing something else – thank you very much ! – but on the whole he sat patiently.  We think he understood what was going on, and that it was for his benefit.

Since we last met up, Keo has had a slip – probably from the bath where he likes to drink from the tap – and has injured his rear quarters.  However, when we visited today he was well on his way to recovery.  Well done, Keo.

After the session, dad Colin said :

“Thanks Sandra for grooming Keo on Monday, it’s nice to see him looking so handsome, especially after his recent health problems.  He is getting along fine and I am sure all the attention he received during your visit has done him the world of good.  Many Thanks”

If you come over to our facebook page you can see a short video clip of Keo, enjoying a well deserved treat just after the session.

if looks could kill ..!

The weather’s definitely turned colder this last couple of days. Make sure you keep your little ones warm. Not sure if a jumper’s a good idea though ?!

What would yours say to a jumper, do you think ?

Come over to our facebook page and tell us.  Let’s have some amusing captions, please !

mini minnie

Mini Minnie lives in Urmston, Manchester with her mum, who adores her.

Since we last met up, Minnie has broken her pelvis.  We think probably it was due to a scuff with a car.  Minnie convalesced in a cage in the living room for several weeks whilst the injury healed and now is as good as new.

Both Minnie and mum look after Minnie’s coat very well.  There were just one or two areas that needed attention.

Minnie is a sweet, gentle girl.  She wasn’t keen to find herself on the grooming table but she remained still and calm whilst her tummy knots were sorted – and she was ever so brave whilst we tended to her chest.  The problem areas on her flanks were miniscule and it was over before Minnie knew it.

Afterwards, Minnie was all smiles and kisses as she rolled about on the carpet, obviously very pleased with her self !  Well done Minnie !!

mr teddy bear

We recently met up with the lovely Mr Teddy Bear again in Connah’s Quay, Deeside, Wales.  Mr Teddy Bear is a Cream Long Haired Exotic and he is now 19 months old.

It’s 4 months since we last visited.  That was our first session and Mr Teddy Bear chose a Lion Clip as his extremely long, thick coat was weighing him down – both in body and spirit.

Today, Mr TB’s coat hadn’t fully regrown, but once again it was awfully thick and becoming difficult to manage again.  So, we decided it was time to clip him back again.

Just as last time, Mr TB was a perfect gent.  We are sure he realised what was going on and as the session went on he was definitely smiling !

Afterwards Mr TB was almost swanking around – and he was definitely enjoying his treats, for being a good boy.  It was a really nice, calm session and Mr TB is a pleasure to meet up with.

Why don’t you pop over to our facebook page and see a video clip of Mr Teddy Bear.

After the session, mum Kirsty said :

“Another great visit, an incredibly happy cat and satisfied owner !  Our neighbour got the shock of his life when a lion strolled into his kitchen one Saturday morning ! He’s quite the celebritiy in our street now xxx”

Well done Mr TB with your curly wurly tail !

friendly fudge

Our Fudge really is the sweetest chap you could meet.  He enjoys his life.  Mooching around the garden, and living with his mum and dad in Astley, Greater Manchester.

We called in again to meet up with Fudge as it was time for a pedicure and a quick look at his coat.

Fudge is a nervous guy by nature but it’s really pleasing that each session is noticeably easier for him.  Today – although we’d guess he would rather have been playing out – he sat quietly and calmly for the most part.  After we’d clipped his nails, we had a quick comb through his upper body as he was developing a few tufty areas.

How old is Fudge ??  19 years old !!  You’d never have guessed, would you ?

Well done Fudge … See you again in a few months chick !

miss bola

We recently met up again with Bola, a 5 year old Silver Shaded Persian Chinchilla in Preston, Lancashire.

Bola is such a sweet little girl – but boy, does she like to chat.  Meow meow meow meow meow.  She must have had a sore throat by the end of the session !

Last time we saw Bola we took away some small areas of her coat which had become knotted.  Today the hair was growing back very nicely and not a knot in sight.  It was lovely to see that mum and Bola have kept on top of her thick coat very well.

Although Bola wasn’t too keen on the idea of a brush out, she obviously remembered the last session and she was less fidgety and more compliant.

Come over to our facebook page where you can see a short video clip of Bola, just after her grooming session.

Well done Miss Bola … We’ll see you again in a few weeks time chick !

gorgeous eric

We called in to see 13 year old Eric again, in Preston, Lancashire, for his maintenance groom.  Eric is a nervous cat, but today when we arrived he let us approach him for a welcome.  He had a good sniff and we had a little head fondle !

We see Eric on a fairly regular basis, but his coat was really ready for a brush out again.  We removed one or 2 tangles, mainly underneath, and brushed out the rest of his coat.

During the summer, Eric’s colouring is black with a brown tinge around his ruff and pantaloon areas.  Today however, his coat colouring really had changed in preparation for the autumn/winter months.  The brown tinge is now a shimmering grey, and is really striking.

As ever, Eric wasn’t too keen on proceeding but we take the session easy with him and with lots of sweet talk we had a pleasant session.  We know which areas in particular are difficult for Eric, so we tailor the session accordingly.

Afterwards – Well, you should have seen Eric strutting around his garden.  He knew he looked mighty fine !

Really well done, Eric !

beautiful daisy

This is Daisy , a beautiful cream Ragdoll who is approaching her 2nd birthday.  The photo on the left was taken a few weeks ago, with Daisy’s coat looking well maintained.  However, recent harsh weather took it’s toll, and resulted in tangles and knots becoming larger mats which required attention, particularly around the chest, tummy and hind areas.  We saved the hair where possible by teasing out, but some areas needed to be clipped away.  The result was fantastic, leaving Daisy with a much easier to manage coat which we’re sure she is truly grateful for !   Here’s Daisy relaxing on the blue grooming table, after the session.

Mum Alison from Worsley, Nr Manchester says

“My lovely little Ragdoll Daisy has had a fun packed winter playing in the snow, chasing squirrels up trees and rolling around in the leaves but all this play had left  her with a knotted and matted coat.  I was very worried that day by day the knots were getting worse so I called in the help of Sandra.   All I can say is that Sandra did a brilliant job, she had amazing patience with Daisy who was not impressed with being clipped.  Sandra spent a long  time on Daisy’s coat and what a difference.  Daisy looks and feels beautiful, very soft and silky.  Sandra has an amazing approach to her work with total professionalism and kindness at all times. I would very much recommend  Sandra and will be using her grooming skills every few months to keep on top of my Daisy’s coat.”

For us at EssentiallyPurrfect, it’s lovely receiving such positive feedback.  Thank you, Alison.  It was a pleasure meeting and working with Daisy.