Archive for May, 2016
betsy boo
Come and meet Betsy. We are not quite sure how old Betsy is. 12? 14? 16? 18? She lives with her mum in Liverpool, Merseyside.
Although Betsy’s coat is short, it is very plush and dense and as time has gone on, Betsy is less able to keep herself in tip top condition. Hence, her coat had become tufted and matted in places. Betsy’s coat is predominantly black – although most of the tips have grey/silver flecks. Maybe an age thing ?
Betsy has been known not to particularly like being combed, nor having her nails clipped. However, she was on her best behaviour today and lay very compliant whilst we got on with the job in hand. Lots and sweet talk and fuss ….. Oh, she lapped it up.
After the session, Betsy just couldn’t stay away … In and out of the room whilst the clearing up was going on. Just supervising – you know !
Mum Margaret later reported that since her session, Betsy has been more relaxed, not as vocal around the house and looks sleeker ! Well done Betsy ! The session has taken years off you !
miss tilly
It was great to meet up with Maine Coon Tilly again in Blackpool, Lancashire.
We’ve seen Tilly a good number of times, but not since around Christmas time. She’s been poorly with an ulcer in her mouth and hasn’t been feeling on top of the world.
Today, dad reported that Tilly is back on her food and is slowly putting weight back on. Good stuff – carry on the good work Tilly!
lady lizzie
Sweet Lizzie from Altrincham, Cheshire recently found herself on the grooming table again.
Lizzie, as you can see, is a brown tabby Maine Coon. She’s around 7 years old now and it’s fair to say that she is quite a hefty girl.
With a coat in good condition, it didn’t take long to work through for a brush out, removing a couple of small offending areas. Lizzie said she’d rather be back upstairs in bed, thank you – but she humoured us and afterwards ? Yes, that’s just where she was. Back upstairs in bed !
See you again, Lizzie
teddy bear
Exotic Long Hair Mr Teddy Bear in Eastham on The Wirral was a real gent during his Lion Clip session recently. He always is !
Mr Teddy Bear knows what to expect and he sits very proudly whilst his long, thick coat falls away … and once again he can see some bits of his torso that have been under his enormous coat, and that he hasn’t reached for a while !
Nice session Ted ! Here’s piccies of Mr Teddy Bear – Before and After his session.
sweetie luigi
Here’s Exotic Long Hair Luigi from Windermere, Cumbria. Who remembers our friend Luigi ?
We meet up regularly as, although Luigi’s coat isn’t thatttttt long, it really is thattttttt thick ! It’s very plush and dense – like a British Short Hair, but longer. At each session, such a lot of hair comes away. It’s incredible just how Luigi can generate so much of it !
As always – well done Luigi !!
lovely lily
As always, British Long Hair Lily was ready for her maintenance session in Preston, Lancashire. Lily’s coat is ever so thick – and oh, ever so long !
We take some of her tummy hair back short these days to help as she’s not keen on being combed under there. On top, Lily isn’t quite as bothered and can tolerate a little attention.
At 13 years old, Lily has arthritis which make any manipulation uncomfortable for her around her joints. These days, she takes a little pain relief just before our sessions to make things a little easier for her.
Nice seeing you again, Lily !
the main man
The mighty Geoff was due his brush out recently.
Geoff is around 4 years old and you can find him in Altrincham, Cheshire. Yes – Geoff is a Maine Coon. Quite a big lad with it !
It’s fair to say that Geoff is never over pleased to find himself on the grooming table. Saying that, sessions have become slightly easier for him. Geoff now manages a good few minutes before he’s bored and he thinks that enough is enough.
Today, we removed just a couple of offending areas and had a brushout. His coat wasn’t too thick at all.
Nice seeing you, Geoff !
miss misty
We called in to meet up with Misty in Heywood, Great Manchester. Who remembers Misty ?
Such a sweet young girl, Misty loves a bit of fuss and sweet talk during her session. She was all ears, and spent her time watching the world go by whilst she was on the grooming table.
Nice session, Misty !
miss jess
Maine Coon Jessica was due her maintenance brush out recently. Jessica from Sale, Greater Manchester that is.
Jessica is 3 years old now and she is quite a hefty lass. Last time we saw her – during the Autumn last year – Jessica was quite slender. She’s filled out now. We removed a couple of offending areas and dead hair along the way.
A few days after the session, we heard from dad Mike who said
“.. she has been even more lively since you called. Must be like going to a spa .. See you later in the year ….”
It’s always nice to hear what happens next. To hear that Jessica is obviously feeling comfier and happier with her lighter coat is so typical. Good for you, Jessica !
mr theodore
Who remembers Theo ?
Theo is now almost 4 years old and, of course, he is a Persian. He lives with his family in Carnforth, Lancashire.
With the most full, cotton wool-ey coat you can imagine, Theo finds having his coat brushed a chore. Due to the texture, it is difficult to comb and in fact, Theo’s not at all keen. As a result his coat easily becomes matted.
So, the last few times we have met up with Theo, we have taken his coat short for an easier life all round. Theo usually chooses a Lion Clip (with a big lion-y mane left on), but today he preferred a Full Clip (short back and sides, as there were a few knots quite high up on his ruff and neck).
Now Theo is all comfy again and set for the Spring !
