darling dexter

Hands up if you remember Dexter ?!

This 3 year old Persian lives in Liverpool, Merseyside with his family.  His litter sister is Sissy, although she doesn’t live with him.

We met up today for Dexter’s second clipping session.  It is literally only a few weeks since the last clip, but Dexter’s hair has grown soooooo much (see photo below left, of Dexter before today’s clip) !  Incredible !  Not knotty, but extremely thick …

Last time, Dexter was quite fidgety on the grooming table.  This session was a marked difference.  He didn’t move an inch on the table and happily laid there whilst we clipped his coat.  In fact, we think he quite liked the attention and fuss.  Lots of cuddles and chat for his amusement !

There is a video clip of Dexter on our facebook page, if you want to pop over and take a look.  There’s a scene before the clipping session, followed by post clip.

After the session, mum Egle said :

“We decided to call Sandra again to give both Dexter and Sissy a haircut.  Sissy was the first and this time her fur was in good condition.  Sissy was very happy.  After Sissy was Dexter’s turn.  I noticed [following his last clipping session] that he had started to self groom much more often, which I think is great and he seems happier.  So that is a good reason to keep his fur shorter.  He was very relaxed throughout the process (maybe a bit too relaxed, as he didn’t want to stand up for anything !).  We are once again very happy”

Thanks for much for the feedback, Egle.  Sissy’s story is posted separately.  What a good session, Dexter.  Amazing !!  See you again soon ….

friendly fudge

Who remembers this lovely friendly boy ?

His name is Fudge and he lives in Astley, Greater Manchester with his family.  Sorry – How old is he ?  That’s right … We think he’s now 19 years old !!

We have groomed Fudge in the past.  His coat is short, but due to his age / flexibility, he is no longer able to look after quite as well as during his earlier years.  His coat becomes quite thick and tufty if not combed.  Now, mum is well on top of the situation.

Today, we called to trim Fudge’s nails.  Although he does play out a lot, he’s not wearing his nails down as he used to.  So, we see him quite regularly.

Fudge is quite a nervous boy by nature, but the sessions have got easier over time.  As soon as that first nail is clipped, he remembers that it’s not so terrible after all, and settles whilst we work through.

After the session, mum Sue said :

“As ever, Sandra, you did a sterling job with our boy !  You are a 100% professional, totally put him at ease and take your care and time with him !  Would never consider anyone but you to visit !  Thanks again and see you soon”

Well done Fudge !! You’re looking rather well for 19 years old !!  See you soon, chicken !!

pretty princess puddes

It was nice to meet up with Princess Puddes again in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

Princess is a Red Colourpoint Persian who is almost 15 years old.  In the past, Princess has suffered with stomach problems due to ingesting hair, so now it’s important to keep her coat clipped short.

She knew from the outset what the session was all about and what to expect.  Princess sat patiently (but vocally !) on the grooming table whilst we set about her clip.  She is not worried about the clippers at all and is quite happy sat on all fours – but not as keen on laying on her side whilst we work underneath.

However Princess fared very well, and is now as hair free as can be for the next few weeks.

Princess even had the tufts of hair on the soles of her feet trimmed !

If you go over to our facebook page, you’ll see a short video clip of Princess after her Full Clip.

Well done Princess !  See you again in a few weeks time ….

handsome nelson

Say a big Hello to Nelson. Nelson is a 7 year old brown Maine Coon who lives with his family in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

We were asked to call to meet up with Nelson as his coat had developed some matted areas, particularly down his lower back and flanks. As with some Maine Coons, Nelson’s coat is thick and rugged and was ready for a good brush out.

Nelson is a very friendly, affectionate boy who knows that he is good looking ! We think he knew from the outset what the session was all about and he lay patiently for the most part whilst we got to work. He seemed to enjoy the music we played for him, and was quite dozy during the session.

Afterwards, he came back into the room where we’d held the session (for a nosey), and gave us a head rub. His way of saying thanks !

If you are a facebook user, pop over to our Wall where you can see a short video clip of Nelson, after his grooming session.

Well done, Nelson. Sure you’ll be feeling more comfy with your thinner coat …

mr teddy bear

We’re not sure if we’ve every met a more laid back cat …. ??!!  On the left, here, is a piccie of Mr Teddy Bear just before we began his session.

Mr Teddy Bear is a 15 month old Longhaired Exotic who lives with his housemate and family in Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, Wales.

Exotics are more usually shorthaired.  The longhaired variety are classed as Persians by some of the cat bodies.  Mr Teddy Bear’s coat was extremely dense, and had one or two tangles – and was quite overwhelming.

In order to give both he and mum a fresh start, we decided to give him a Lion Clip.

Mr Teddy Bear seemed to realise from the start what was going on.  From the moment he sat down on the grooming table, he sat contently looking out into his garden whilst we clipped away.  He literally didn’t move a muscle.  He wasn’t in the least bit afraid of the clippers or the situation, but rather was enjoying the fuss and attention.

We decided to leave him with a full mane, and to leave it ‘natural’ (ie. uneven/raw) – rather than trimming it with the scissors.

We played some relaxing music for Mr Teddy Bear and we think he really liked it !

When we’d finished the session, Mr Teddy Bear continued to lay happily on the table for the photoshoot !  We literally had to lift him off and tell him it was over … otherwise he’d probably still be sat there !

After the session, mum Kirsty said :

“One extremely satisfied customer !  Not only did Mr Teddy Bear want to stay on the table when you’d finished, he hasn’t stopped bouncing around since you left !  He’s like a new cat !  Thank you so much, a lovely experience for Teddy and for us, I promise I’ll send some videos of his mad half hour ! He’s like a new cat, it’s amazing ! I think the weight of that hair was really inhibiting him, he’s running around, jumping up on everything and wants to be stroked constantly ! You’ve given us a new cat ! xxx”

Hehe … Fantastic.  The change for Mr Teddy Bear must be incredible and he must feel like he has a brand new body !   Pop over to our facebook page where you can see a video clip of Mr Teddy Bear – Before his clip, then on the grooming table – and then after his clip, bouncing around with Reece !!  What a difference in both mood and behaviour …

It was a really nice session … Well done Mr Teddy Bear !!   Also … We wonder if anyone has noticed how your tail is so curly wurly and always hangs to the left ..?!!

gorgeous moody

We called in to see one of our regular customers in Prescot, Merseyside, and got a real warm welcome.  Lots of purring and head buts !

Moody is the most placid, friendly girl you can imagine.  She is 14 years old, and is a Burmese.

Moody has a short, lush coat, and lets mum comb her regularly.  Our job is to keep on top of her nails, and she has a trim every few weeks.

Fit, healthy cats that spend a lot of time outside generally naturally wear down their claws sufficiently.

However, indoor or elderly cats may need to have their claws trimmed regularly.  Also, some cats have an extra toe (polydactyl) which doesn’t touch the ground (just like the normal dew claw) and may overgrow.  If overgrown claws aren’t trimmed they can grow inwards into the pad and can be painful, and become infected.

Moody is well used to the sessions now and afterwards was full of herself, wanting attention and fussing !

See you again soon Moody …

mr mallory

Meet Mals – or Mallory on a Sunday !

This handsome guy is, would you believe, 14 years old (although to meet him, you would never think so).  Mallory is a silver and white tabby Maine Coon who lives with his housemates and family in Didsbury, Manchester.

Mallory was still holding on to a great deal of his winter coat.  He had developed some small matted areas that needed to be clipped away, and the rest of his coat was really ready for a good brush out as it was thick and becoming clumpy.

He’s a very gentle boy, Mallory.  He settled somewhat on the table about 10 or 15 minutes into the session, and although was a little fidgety and vocal, managed to relax whilst we set to work underneath.  We think he liked the music we played during the session,  He wasn’t afraid of the clippers at all and laid happily whilst we sorted out his coat.  Then we had a good brush out, and we’re sure that he is now feeling a lot lighter and no doubt even chirpier !   Here’s a piccie of the hair that was brushed out.

Following the session, mum Ann commented :

“Thanks for getting our Maine Coon boy Mallory into shape today.  I know he feels so much better as he is happy to have us stroke his back near his tail now – hadn’t realised that he was so uncomfortable 🙁   That’s all three beasts done now – will work hard to keep on top of things !  Thanks from Tiny, George and Mals. X”

Why don’t you come over to our facebook page and see a short clip of Mallory after his groom, with the hair that was brushed out.

Good boy, Mallory – nice working with you.  Well done !

miss mia

It was nice to meet up again with miss Mia in Nantwich, Cheshire.

Mia is a Blue Persian, who is almost 5 years old.  She lives with her family and it’s fair to say she has the life of riley.

When we first met Mia late last year, her coat was extremely full and in need of a good work through.  Since then, with regular sessions and the natural shedding time of year, Mia’s coat is much more manageable.  Mia now also lets mum have a few minutes 1:1 grooming time with her each evening.

We began work underneath, where Mia’s coat is very ‘curly wurly’.  We had a good comb through – no knots, which was fantastic – but as usual within minutes the hair had sprung back to it’s wavy self.  We think Mia enjoys the sessions.  Although she’s not too keen on laying on her side, once there she settles for long enough to make good headway.  She loves having her front end fussed with – her shoulders, ruff etc …

Take a few minutes to come over to our facebook page where you can see a video clip of Mia on the grooming table.

A really nice session – Well done Mia !

makes a good cuppa !

Thanks so much to mum Alison and the lovely Mia, for this beautiful kitty cup ….

Emmm, it does make the coffee taste soooo good .. !!

luscious luigi

Who remembers Luigi ?

This handsome fellow is almost 4 years old, and is a (semi) longhaired Exotic who lives with his housemate and family in Windermere, Cumbria.

Exotics are usually shorthaired, but longhaired variants are possible.  Longhaired Exotics are considered Persians by some cat bodies.

We’ve been holding fairly regular sessions with Luigi, to get on top of his thick coat.  The first time we met up with him last year, his coat was extremely tufty and we held an intense session to make him more comfortable.

This time around, Luigi was definitely in need of a brush out and the session was timely.  However, the session was much more relaxed and a maintenance groom.  We now feel on top of the situation and Luigi’s coat is looking so lush and fine.  Luigi know this, and is obviously very proud of his looks !  We can almost see him strutting around, showing off his new body …

Luigi is a nervous boy, but he now knows what to expect.  During the last couple of times we have met up, it has been apparent that his is much more relaxed about the proceedings.

Well done Luigi … Really proud of you, chick !  See you soon …