tiny tess
How old ?! That’s right … Tess is 20 years old, although following her groom she looks at least 5 years younger !
As is often the case, as Tess has become older she has stopped grooming. She obviously has arthritis in her back legs, and maybe around her neck/shoulders – which would make twisting around and turning more difficult for her.
Our Services were called upon to remove some mats that had developed around Tess’ lower body and back end. Although these were tight to the skin, Tess sat calmly (like a little trooper !), whilst we worked through her coat. We believe she knew from the start that the session was all for her benefit. We removed the hair that couldn’t be saved, and brushed out the rest of her thick coat.
Following the session, mum Kath and dad Neil, from Wigan, Lancashire said :
“Sandra came to our home to groom Tess our 20year old cat. Tess was in a really bad way with densely matted hair along her back and hind quarters due to old age and an arthritic condition. So, we really thought Sandra may not be able to deal with her extreme condition. Tess must have been one of the worst cases Sandra has had to deal with, but deal with her she did and in a truly empathetic yet professional way. There was no rushing or hurrying, Sandra spent hours on her even though it was a really hot day. The special care Sandra took whilst grooming Tess, we feel made it a positive experience for her. Friends and family cannot believe the difference in Tess, she looks and acts like a cat half her age. It’s given her a new lease of life! We can’t express our thanks enough to Sandra , we both feel very lucky to have found her.”
We are so pleased that the groom has literally given Tess a new lease of life. Rather than the frail old lady she was becoming, she’s now top dog again …. ie. in charge of the animal household !
