british sophie

We visited British Short Hair (BSH) Sophie in Knutsford Cheshire once again for her maintenance groom.  Sophie will be 18 years old this autumn.

Sophie suffers from arthritis and no longer self grooms like she used to.  As a BSH, her coat is extremely dense and plush and needs a good brush out to relieve her of all that dead hair sat there.  If it’s not brushed out, Sophie coat begins to get clumpy.

Today Sophie’s coat was extra thick.  It’s a good few weeks since we last met up with her and she was more than ready for her session and no doubt she’s feeling much lighter now !

Nice seeing you again Sophie !

gorgeous gregg

This chick is 4 year old Gregg who we believe is a Persian cross.
Gregg has had quite a life so far, having been rescued by his mum from the streets of Qatar. She arranged for all the necessary jabs and paperwork and flew him over for a new life in Burscough, Lancashire.

It’s fair to say that Gregg has settled in to his new home. Oh yes – he’s fully in charge, for sure.

Gregg’s coat is naturally long and full. Lots of it ! We decided to clip him back, as we thought this would make him lighter and happier. Gregg has been clipped once before in Qatar, but this was under sedation – so we weren’t sure just how he would react to the session.

We began very well. Gregg wasn’t in the least bit afraid of the clippers, which we tested out underneath before beginning to work on his back. He was very still, calm and compliant. Until he decided that enough was enough – then Gregg did everything within his power to call the session to a halt. Mum understood that Gregg really wasn’t upset – he just thought that he was the boss !

After the session, Gregg was slinking up and down – obviously already enjoying his new look.

handsome ted

Who remembers this handsome fellow ? He is Maine Coon Ted in Tockholes, Lancashire.

Ted is almost 3 years old now and he is quite a hefty guy ! In fact, more than ‘quite’ !

Ted’s thick long coat had become matted in places – particularly on his back and sides. The majority of the session was to remove the pelt that had formed over this area. This pelt had obviously been irritating Ted as he’d begun to try to remove it himself.

Anyhow, a short while later minus mats and tangles, Ted was feeling much more comfy. The session was very timely in that the sun was beating down and the temperature was high. Mats harbour heat – as well as the possibility of parasites and infection.

Ted will be feeling like a new chap now, and his new coat will grow back beautifully. Thanks for being such a good boy, Ted !

the oldham sisters

Pretty Maine Coon Misty in Oldham, Greater Manchester was due her maintenance groom. Misty is now just over 12 months old and she loves nothing better than to play with her sister Meascha. Meascha too was ready for her brush out today, although mum Peggy has done a good job brushing since our last visit a few weeks ago.

Both girls’ coats were in good condition with just a couple of knots here and there. The areas that had previous been clipped are now growing back nicely and their coats were a treat.

These 2 sisters are such friendly little chicks and enjoy their sessions, chilling out to the music.

Well done girlies – so nice meeting up with you again and see you both soon.

the lovely duch

It was so nice to meet up again with Persian cross Duch in Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire. Duch will see in her 18th birthday in a week or so !

She’s doing so well ! About 8 months ago she had been losing weight and was diagnosed with kdney disease. However, since she’s been taking her daily medicine she’s put on weight and is looking rather fine !

We last saw Duch for a groom in December. Since then both Duch and mum have een looking after Duch’s coat remarkably well. Just a couple of tangles needed working through and a brush out.

Each session is becoming easier for Duch and today she was very compliant and actually laid on her side of her own accord ! Vocal – meow meow meow – but compliant !

See you again in a few weeks time, Duch.

little athena

Little Persian Athena asked us for a Lion Clip at this visit ! Previously Athena’s had brush outs, but her coat is very thick and had become matted in some parts. So, it was best all round.

Athena was such a good girl during the session. She really settled whilst we worked through her coat and made her feel light and fresh !

After the session, mum Christina in Middleton, Greater Manchester said

“Thank you so much for the Lion Clips for Elvis and Athena. Both seem more happy and comfortable in their selves. Elvis is grooming himself more and Athena seems in a much better mood. Elvis has been running around mad xxx thank you so much”

timid thomas

We were asked to meet up with Thomas in Manchester recently – as he was in need of a good brush out and removal of a couple of small mats on his chest. Thomas is a very nervous young man, but affectionate once he’s made friends. He’s been with his new mum about 6 months now.

After the session, mum Charlotte said

“Thank you so much for grooming Thomas yesterday. I really didn’t think you would manage it given how aggressive he can be. He really tolerated it much better than I thought he would – seemed to accept that he met his match and resign himself. That or he liked the music ! He is currently asleep in the middle of the bed having washed his tummy, whilst Tabitha is snoozing next to me. A first I think, as you know they loathe each other. His fur is much better now without the matting and trapped dead hair – my boyfriend spotted the improvement immediately. Although now all the dandruff has been lifted off his skin, it is more visible in his black coat. Might try and get a soft brush on him later. I shall see how I go with the new comb over the next few weeks, but wonder if you would come back over the summer for another session ? I’m sure he will need it as he continues to shed his winter coat.”

Would love to see Thomas again, Charlotte ! Looking forward to it already !

miss macy

Maine Coon Macy in Manchester enjoyed her maintenance session this time around. Despite what she may tell you, she relaxed to the music whilst we brushed out her coat and worked through a couple of knots.

Macy is well used to her sessions and knows just what to expect – and this was her most chilled session so far ! We had to give her a little shake on the shoulder at one point to rouse her, to ask her to turn around !

Good session Miss Macy !

lovely pepe

A new member of our team ! Pepe ! Pepe is about 12 years old and is a Persian who lives in Liverpool, Merseyside.

We’d been called in to meet up with Pepe as he’d developed matted areas down his lower back / flank area and trousers. We clipped the offending areas and began to brush out the rest of his coat.

Pepe wasn’t at all keen on lying on his side, so we worked as much as possible on all 4s. A much happier chap !

We took photos of Pepe both before and after the session – and the session really had taken years off him !

After the session, Pepe himself told us

“Thank you Sandra so much for my lovely groom today … Your patience with me was fantastic as you have turned my grump into a new kitten. Just relaxing with my mum xxx”

mr teddy bear

We called in again to see Mr Teddy Bear in Connah’s Quay, Wales for his regular Lion Clip. Mr Teddy Bear is a long haired Exotic and is now 2 years old. He is the most friendly and gentle young man you could meet.

It’s obvious that Mr TB loves his hair short. His coat is naturally very thick and although not knotty, it does seem to weigh him down in mind and spirit.

He’s always so well behaved during his sessions and seems to enjoy watching the hair just fall away.

Afterwards, Mr TB immediately set about

1) Topping up his belly

2) Having a good wash

3) Playing with his squeaky mouse.

In that order !

Here’s a piccie of Mr Teddy Bear just before we began his session.  You can see how enormous his full coat was before we began clipping !