handsome diego

This gorgeous 2 and a half year old Ragdoll is Diego, who lives in Sharston, Manchester with his brother (Mylo) and mum and dad.

Diego has the most gorgeous coat, but to make life easier all round we decided to give him a clip for the Spring/Summer months to come.

Diego has had a clip before – so he knew what to expect – but he was a little fidgety on the table.  He didn’t particularly like to be laid on his side … he fared much happier in a standing/sitting position – so we worked with him and did as much as possible from a top position.

After the session, Diego was obviously impressed with himself and spent some time grooming !  He then felt he had to sit and watch as we packed up all the gear.

Later, mum Lynn said :

“Thank you so much for trimming and grooming my ragdolls Diego and Mylo today, amazing job!  Especially Diego’s lion cut he looks fab!”

Nice to meet you Diego … Looking good little chap !

gentle shadow

This 16 year old fellow is Shadow …  A lovely, gentle mannered Ragdoll – who lives in Kendal, Cumbria.

Shadow needed a little help with removal of a few mats and knots – mainly from underneath and on his sides.  He didn’t particularly like laying on his side, but sat patiently for the most part whilst we tended to his coat.  He didn’t mind a good brush out with the comb and after the session set about a good self grooming session in his favourite chair.    His coat is so long, most of the clipping is disguised.

Well done Shadow … Such a good boy, just like mum said !

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handsome dexter

This lovely fellow is around 3 and a half years old and lives in Liverpool.  His sister is Sissy, who we’ve met up with before.  He doesn’t live with her, but he visits her and they are good pals.

Dexter is a Persian, and mum spends a lot of time brushing him every day.  His coat is very thick, and in good condition but we decided to make it a bit easier for the pair of them by having a clip.

Dexter hasn’t been clipped before, but wasn’t afraid of the clippers at all.  He was a bit fidgety on the table, but that’s all and seemed to know what was going on.

After the session, mum Egle said :

“Dexter seems to be very happy with his new coat and he comes to us to be cuddled all the time now !  Thanks Sandra”

Good boy Dexter.  Looking rather fine !

our billy

Who remembers Billy ?  Billy is the most gorgeous 5 year old Silver Tabby you can imagine and he lives in Lower Darwen, Lancashire.

Billy has the most long, thick coat you can imagine.  He does allow mum to comb him in short bursts, but when we met up with him again his coat was ready for a real good work through.  One or two small areas were clipped away (armpits, chest) and we decided to help Billy  in the longer terms with a belly clip.  However, with the length of the remaining hair, it was unnoticeable.

The photos speak for themselves.  Billy knows he’s a good looking lad !!

Such a good boy Billy and nice seeing you again …. See you soon !!

dashing dalmore

Remember Dalmore ?  Dalmore is a 3 year old Blue Point Ragdoll from Fleetwood, Lancashire …. who knows he’s rather gorgeous !

Although mum is able to comb Dalmore’s coat on top, it was thick and heavy and in need of a good brush out.  As underneath is more of a no-go zone, a few knots and mats had developed.  We decided that to make life easier we would clip the underside completely – ie. a ‘belly clip’.  As Dalmore’s coat is so long this won’t be too noticeable (unless he’s laid on his side / back).

The piccie top left was taken before the grooming session.  You can see how Dalmore’s coat isn’t sitting flush to his body.  Compare it to the photos above.

After the session it was obvious that Dalmore knew that he looked extra handsome.  See the expression on his face !

Mum Lynn later told us :

“This is the second time we have used EssentiallyPurrfect  for our Rag-doll cat Dalmore, and once again Sandra has done a fantastic job grooming him, he even remembered Sandra from his last session.  We have no hesitation in recommending EssentiallyPurrfect for cat grooming services, and we have already booked Sandra for Dalmore’s next grooming in September.”

Nice to meet up with you again, Dalmore !  See you again soon … !

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lovely little lily

This little lass has been with her new mum and dad in Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester for about 1 year.  She is so well loved in her new home.

She is called Lily, and is a Persian Chinchilla.  Lily is a little nervous of new people, but soon came around and had a sniff – of us, and the grooming equipment !

We’d been called in as Lily had developed quite severe pelting around her lower body – on her sides, chest, tummy, flanks, legs and rear end.  The top of her coat was lovely, and in good condition.

The original plan was a full clip, but after removing the pelt we changed track and decided to leave her with the remaining hair to save some of her dignity !  Whilst the new hair is growing back, mum will be able to get her used to being combed in those underside regions without any tugging of the comb.

In keeping with a typical Chinchilla’s personality, Lily was very fidgety.  However, it is fair to say that it was a tough session for her as the pelt was extremely tight to the skin and some of the skin was sore, where it had been pulled/dragged for some time as the mats tightened to her body.

As the pelt came away the relief was obvious as, for example, Lily realised she could now stretch that arm right out again (whereas previously this had been impossible due to the mats).  After the session we sat and watched Lily as she set about an in depth self grooming session – washing those parts of her body that she hadn’t been able to reach for some time (including her bum !).  She then was all smiles as we did the photo shoot !

So pleased to see you looking so happy with your new body, Lily.  Well done sweety ….

elvis … all shook up !!

This young man is the most gentle, placid, friendly, loving 7 month old Persian that you could meet.  His name is Elvis and he lives in Middleton, Greater Manchester.  Elvis is lucky to be with us, having survived a 6 minute spin in a dryer by a little girl not knowing what she was doing, before he came to live with his new mum.

Young Elvis needed some help sprucing  up his coat – which had developed a few mats underneath and was every so thick elsewhere.  Elvis also struggles a little keeping his face/chest clean when he eats and drinks.

Elvis lay patiently whilst we set to work clipping his chest and tummy back, and then brushing out the rest of his coat.  The Belly Clip is virtually hidden when he is on all fours, as his coat is so long.  It was an intense session, as his coat was very thick and his behaviour was impeccable.  Whilst we were clipping underneath, young Elvis was doing his best to help by washing his chest and front paws.  Later on in the session, – with a little sweet talk from family at points – he laid chilled and at some points really seemed to be almost dropping off on the grooming table .

After the session we thought that Elvis would have a little self grooming session, then a little nap.  However, after washing himself for a few minutes, Elvis decided it was play time and summonsed up energy to cheekily play with A the granddaughter for a while.

Following the session, mum Christina said :

“I am Very happy with the service you provide, Elvis is a darling and does not attack but he is a struggler and easily panics.  He needs a gentile touch when grooming which you provide three fold.  I dont know how his underbelly got away from me so much, it just seemed to happen very quickly. ……he is younger than his sister Athena whom you also groomed for me 🙂 thank you so much again he looks ab fab 🙂 “

Nice to meet you Elvis.  Enjoy your new coat baby, you are such a sweet chappy …!

what a den !

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