ted. how old ?

We called to meet 18 year old Ted in Royton, Oldham recently.  18 years old !

Ted had developed an extensive pelt down his lower back and around his rear quarters which was tight to his skin.

He wasn’t too keen to find himself on the grooming table, but we began the session well and took the main mat away in one piece. We then worked on adhoc mats around Ted’s body – mainly underneath and his armpits.

As the session progressed Ted lost his patience a couple of times, but we got there – including a brushout of his remaining coat to help prevent future problems.

Here’s a piccie of the main pelt that came away, and the area the pelt was taken from. So pleased that you’ll feel more comfy now, Ted !

pretty sosage

This young lady is 10 year old Sosage from Wigan, Greater Manchester ! Say a big Hello, please !

Sosage is quite wary of new people, but we got along very well. She watched whilst we set all the gear up and she definitely knew it was all for her benefit.

Once on the table, Sosage was initially very fidgety. However, we set to work and concentrated on her back first of all, as she was quite badly matted down the length of her torso. With lots of sweet talk from mum, Sosage relaxed and managed to lie over in small intervals so we could sort out her undercarriage.

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Go on, give it a shot !

cheeky charlie

It was time to call in again on Charlie in Billinge, Wigan.

Charlie is about 13 years old and she has a long coat. The first time we met up with Charlie her coat was extremely matted and it was a difficult session as she wasn’t best pleased to find herself on the grooming table.

As our visits have occurred, sessions have become easier for Charlie and this time she came and said Hello (head rub !) when we arrived. We began the session quite calmly and removed one or two nuisance areas.

beautiful bola

Here’s Chinchilla Persian Bola from Preston, Lancashire. Who recognises this little lady ?

At 6 years old, Bola and her mum are well on top of Bola’s thick, Persian coat. However, we keep Bola’s coat in trim with a regular brush out.

Bola is used to her sessions and knows just what to expect. That doesn’t, however, means that she agrees ! Saying that, Bola obviously got out of bed on the right side today. She was in such a good mood ! We had a great session – a brush out …. and dare we say it mum Celia ? … Bola was actually quite chilled at times !

how old ? never !

Come and say a big Hello to Jez. At just 20 years old, Jez is on top of her game !

Jez lives in Rawtenstall, Lancashire and is the most vocal – VOCAL – girl on the street. Miaow. Miaow. Miaow. It just went on and on …..

Jez had many mats and tufts around her body. Another groomer had tried to work through Jez’s coat, but had given up. Jez is very anxious and doesn’t tolerate new people well at all. However, we took it easy, at Jez’s pace (listening as we went along … Ooh – Yes Jez, that’s right Jez, totally agree Jez …. that kind of thing) and we’re so happy that Jez is now totally mat free and enjoying her new body.

pretty holly

Holly anyone ?

This 6 year old lass is from Padiham, Lancashire where she lives with her mum.

A most gentle lady who is usually very chatty. However today, Holly was quite quiet and very still on the grooming table. Our visit was overdue and her coat had become matted and clumpy, particularly down her sides.

On the grooming table, Holly sat exceptionally still, and didn’t utter very much at all. It really was as though she knew that today’s session was ultra important and that she needed to concentrate, too ! She didn’t mind with the brushing underneath either. So clever, Holly !

Well done chick !

radiant red

Siberian Forest Cat Red from Sandbach, Cheshire recently enjoyed his maintenance session.

We always begin the session with Red reckoning he’d rather not, thank you !

We always finish the session best friends.

handsome herkie

Our session with 16 year old Maine Coon Hercules Champion in Kirkham, Lancashire was a couple of weeks overdue this time around – and it really showed in his coat.

Today, Hercules Champion’s coat was quite luggy in general with tight mats in places. Underneath, his coat wasn’t too bad – it was more in his sides and flanks where the knots were lying.

Hercules Champion is 16 years old and his attention span isn’t what it was. He soon gets fed up and wants to be off doing cat things but we always have lots of sweet talk and cuddles during our session and he usually sees reason.

He knows that he always looks and feels like a million dollars afterwards !

handsome ted

It was time to meet up again with Maine Coon Ted in Tockholes, Lancashire. At 3 years old, Ted is already a hefty, heavvvvy guy. He’s such a sweetie with it, though.

Last time we saw Ted was a few months ago. At that point, we took mats and pelts away to give Ted a fresh start.

Today – Well, Ted’s coat has grown back a treat. Ad-hoc mats underneath, throat and around the armpits were removed – but a much easier session for Ted … and as always, he was such a good, patient boy.