mister buster
Say Hi to this 9 year old Maine Coon from Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire. Buster.
Buster is a very nervous guy and this session was all about clipping his coat back to make life easier all round for everyone. Also, Buster’s flanks / trouser areas were a little thick and matted, so these needed to come away.
It’s fair to say that Buster wasn’t as keen on the idea as we were. We began quietly and calmly, but Buster didn’t tolerate too much attention. However, we took away the bulk of his coat to make him more comfy …. and we know for a fact that since his session, Buster has been skipping around the house (when he’s not watching tv !).
Mum Jackie later told us
“Buster has been such an affectionate cat since his trim, he genuinely seems much happier”.
Well done Buster … See you again in a few weeks chick !
chilled maisie
We’ve now met up with Maisie in Stretford, Manchester on a few occasions – and each session is becoming much easier for her.
This time around was a very gentle affair. Maisie was very calm and compliant whilst we worked through her thick coat.
Maisie isn’t keen on mum brushing her and it had reached the point where it was spoiling their relationship. So now, mum doesn’t comb – and we visit more frequently.
It’s important to keep on top of the situation as Maisie’s coat does get clumpy as she doesn’t groom as much as she used to now she’s around 14 years old.
Really nice session Maisie – Well done !
pretty phoebe
Just 8 months old, Persian Phoebe can be a feisty little girl when the mood takes her ! She lives in Winsford, Cheshire with her mum and dad and is soooo loved.
We worked through Phoebe’s undercarriage first and took some of the coat away with the clippers. The rest needed a good brush out, but wasn’t matted. Now Phoebe’s coat is thinner and comb-able, mum is going to try to get her into a routine. Little and often. We know that Phoebe doesn’t like it, but she’s a Persian so there’s only really 2 options. A daily grooming routine, or clip the coat off.
After the session, mum Janice told us :
“Thank you for your visit yesterday to groom two of my cats. Ollie and Phoebe proved to be quite a handful but your expertise won the day. Now the two have wonderful healthy looking coats and have become quite affectionate and relaxed hope you arrived home safely and looking forward to your next visit in the summer”
Good luck with the combing, Janice … Be a good girl, Phoebe !
talkative mitzi
What a lovely session we had with Mitzi in Billinge, Wigan this time around. Well – It’s always nice, but this session was the best so far.
Mitzi has really learnt that nothing terrible is going to happen and has changed from being fidgety and restless to still and quite relaxed. Meow Meow Meow Meow …. She’s deaf you see, so she doesn’t know how much she’s going on … ! We caught this amazing piccie of Mitzi after the session ….She looks like a roaring lion – but she’s actually in the middle of a little Meow !
Mitzi’s coat was defintely ready for its Spring brush out. One or two areas underneath needed to be removed and the rest was just dead hair ! She’s all ready for Spring now !
Mum Sue later said
“Sandra visited Mitzi a week ago and did her usual wonderful job. Mitzi now regards Sandra as a good friend and does appear to almost enjoy her visits ! There are no tantrums, just a long chat from Mitzi catching up with Sandra. As usual, Mitzi looked beautiful by the time Sandra left. Thank you Sandra”
Fabby – Thanks Sue ! See you again in a few weeks time, Mitzi …
it’s a fact
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sweet missy
This new addition to our gang is Missy from Westhoughton, Bolton.
Missy is around 12 years old and has the most lovely coloured coat. It had, however, developed mats around the shoulders, armpits, sides and flanks. Missy’s back however was in good condition, therefore we decided to brush out and save what was possible – rather than a full clip. This is better for Missy as she is an outdoor cat and therefore her coat protects her.
Before the session, dad was a little apprehensive as to how Missy would interact in the session as she really isn’t keen on anyone except him. However, Missy was a little angel. She sat calmly throughout the session and really seemed to know what was going on as we clipped the problem areas away.
Perfect interaction, well done Missy ! So pleased you’ll be feeling more comfy now little girl !
sweet april
We saw Maine Coon April in Manchester again recently. It’s a good few months since we last met up and since then both April and mum have looked after April’s coat really well.
Today’s session was mainly a good brush out. Just one small knot on the chest needed attention.
April, as always, was a good girl. She’s quite a hefty lass, so it’s as well it’s that way.
Afterwards, mum Francesca said
“Another great session today Sandra – both the girls are super happy with their coats ! Thank you !”
A pleasure ! We’ll meet up again in due course, April ! Well done !
monkey man
It was time once again for Monkey’s maintenance groom. Monkey is a handsome 8 year old from Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Monkey enjoys his laid back lifestyle and likes nothing better than to potter around in the garden and surrounding territory making sure all is in order. He has a girlfriend – Bella – a couple of doors away, who keeps him company.
Monkey and mum Sue have been well looking after Monkey’s coat since we last met up. Just one or knots underneath and a good brush out was the order of the day.
Monkey reckons he’s not keen on the sessions – a low growl under his breath for most of the session – but afterwards he’s all headbuts and smiles. In and out of the cat flap … back checking how the clearing up was going. A quick stroke and pet then back out again. Well, who knows what he’d missed whilst on the grooming table !
After the session, mum Sue said
“Monkey was a bit grumpier than usual for his grooming this time. Anyway, there are never any hard feelings and he has been very loving and sociable since. I think he enjoys being stroked more when all the little tufts have gone. He also seems to do more grooming himself after you’ve visited ! Thanks again and see you in the Autumn !”
timid oliver
Oliver. 4 years old. Persian. Winsford, Cheshire.
Adored is an understatement ! Oliver has been with his new mum and dad for 6 months now and has fallen on his feet. He is quite a timid boy but once he was on the grooming table he was quite calm.
One or two moments of fidgety-ness, but this was overcome and calmness resumed whilst we carried on clipping.
Oliver wasn’t keen on us working underneath, but once on all 4s, was quite chilled whilst we continued the brush out. His coat wasn’t too thick but was definitely ready for a good brush out.
After the session, mum Janice told us “Thank you for your visit yesterday to groom two of my cats. Ollie and Phoebe proved to be quite a handful but your expertise won the day. Now the two have wonderful healthy looking coats and have become quite affectionate and relaxed hope you arrived home safely and looking forward to your next visit in the summer”
Well done Oliver – very brave young man !
miss mia
It was time to call on the lovely Mia in Nantwich, Cheshire again.
Mia’s 5 years old, and she was definitely wearing her winter wardrobe at this visit ! As you’ll know, Persians have the most incredibly thick coat anyway – but today Mia’s was something else !
When we last saw her a few weeks ago, we clipped her undercarriage short. The hair under there is so curly wurly and gets knotty and tangly so quickly. So, to make it easier for all concerned we decided to take it back. Today, that regrowth was maybe an inch, but already becoming too difficult to get through with a comb. So, again today, Mia enjoyed a belly clip to help going forward.
Then we began the brush out of the rest of her coat, and although there were no knots or tangles in sight there was much excess hair that needed to come away. Mia certainly is shedding her winter coat !
Mia is always well behaved and there isn’t a bad bone in her body. She will lay patiently while we brush out, but today got a little fidgety towards the end as it was a long session.
Top marks Mia, you did very well young lady !
