pretty macy

Remember Macy ?

Maine Coon Macy is almost 3 years old and lives in Manchester with her housemate and mum.  We see Macy fairly regularly as she has a long, thick coat which she’s not too keen on mum brushing.

Today, Macy had one or 2 ad-hoc knots which needed attention – mainly underneath.  Her coat on top was thick and really ready for a brush out and Macy was very patient.

She is now well used to the session and knows just what to expect.  Although Macy is always vocal she is very tolerant and lets us get on with proceedings.  In fact, on the quiet, we think she enjoys the fuss !  She’s quite a large girl, and likes to lie across the length of the table with her head dangling off the end.  It doesn’t look particularly comfy, but she likes it !

Today was a really nice, chilled session.  We know that Macy would rather be doing something else with her time, but she is intelligent enough to know that the session needs to happen – and she goes with the flow.   Well done Macy !

cutie cruella

We called in again to see 7 year old Persian Cruella in Goosnargh, Lancashire.

It’s only a matter of weeks since we last met up, but Cruella was certainly ready for her session again.  Mum’s doing a good job brushing Cruella but as you know, Persians are very high maintenance.  We had a relaxed brush out, which Cruella enjoyed.  We’ve decided to keep the undercarriage shorter to make life easier for all and today it was just growing back.  We’ll take more away next time.

Today, Cruella particularly liked the soles of her back feet being combed.  She stretched them out obligingly at the right moments.  Thanks Cru !  It’s true to say that Cruella’s coat is looking healthier and more glossy with each session.  Brushing and combing stimulates the skin and oil and it’s working a treat for Cruella.

After the session, Sue told us :

“Cruella is really settled with Sandra after only a few sessions.  Cruella looks great. Thanks”

Well done Cruella !!

handsome bertie

We called in again to see Bertie, in Flixton, Manchester.  Bertie is a 5 year old Maine Coon who lives with his 3 feline housemates and playmate Labradoodle, and family.  Quite a house full !

Last time we met up with Bertie we took some areas of his coat away as it had become a little matted.  That was a few weeks ago now and today it was really pleasing to see Bertie’s coat really beginning to grow back nicely.

Bertie’s a real gentle giant and for the most part he lay patiently and quietly whilst we began his brush out.  He’s not that keen on his trousers being brushed out but apart from that he does like a bit of fuss on the quiet.  Especially around his ruff !!

Well done again, Bertie !   See you again in a few weeks big fellow …

what progress !

cutie rio

Say Hello to 7 month old Rio.  Rio is a Red Persian and he lives in Gorton, Manchester with his littermate, and mum and dad.

Rio is a little nervous of strangers and loud sudden noises – but it took him about 10 seconds to overcome this, and come for a nosey at all the gear that we’d brought with us.  He was laid on the grooming table, just chilling, well before we’d set up.  He was obviously looking forward to the session.

Rio’s coat had a few knots that needed attention – mainly underneath and around his rear quarters.  He was a very patient little boy, whilst we got to work with the clippers.  Not in the least bit afraid as we began sorting him out.

Then we had a good brush out.  Rio’s coat is very long and thick and we removed substantial dead hair that was sat in his coat.  There’s no doubt he’ll be reaping the rewards straight away.

After the session, Rio (and his sister) were out in the back garden, chasing flies and generally being kittens.  They are such a happy little pair.  It was lovely to see them enjoying their young lives so much.

Mum Roxanne later said :

“Thank you Sandra – Rio and Snowy had a lovely afternoon and they r feeling great after a lovely grooming session.  They are both chillin out now whilst posing there well groomed hair, thanks to you  🙂 “

Fabby – thanks Roxanne !  It was really nice meeting up with Rio – he’s a gorgeous boy.

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 !!