blog – Mobile Cat Grooming Chorley Lancashire by Essentially Purrfect

holly and poppy

We called on Holly and Poppy again in Padiham, Lancashire for their maintenance grooms.

Holly – the most beautiful, 4 year old, long haired girl you could meet. A little bit shy until she gets to know you, but then very friendly. Holly is used to her brush out now, but still very vocal with it ! She told us a right tale !

Just a couple of small knots that needed to be removed, and a good brush out elsewhere.

Poppy has a short coat and is well able to tend to it herself. However, she doesn’t play out very much so we trim her nails for her every few weeks. Again, she’s used to it and doesn’t bat an eyelid.

Well done girls, nice to see you again. See you soon !

striking megan

This beautiful lass is 3 years old, and lives in Sandbach, Cheshire – and has the most gorgeous coat, with such striking markings.

Megan had developed some matted areas in her extremely long, thick coat. We clipped away on the chest, flanks, armpits and down her right side – which she didn’t mind too much. She was a little more averse to the comb as we worked through the rest of her coat, teasing out tangles and dead undercoat. She told us quite plainly that she’d rather have been out there in the garden sunbathing, or maybe in bed sleeping … or somewhere else !

However, towards the end of the session she sat quite intently on the grooming table watching what was going on in her garden whilst we finished off. We think she knew what the session had all been about, and was feeling better for it already. Her coat is now much lighter and she’ll definitely benefit from her less restrictive coat as it must have been pulling tight in some areas.

Well done Megan – let dad keep up the good work now … !

cute piccies anyone ?

There are sooooooo many cute cat and kitten piccies around.

Have you got any funny ones of your cat or kitten that you could share with us ?

Why not come over to our facebook page and let us all see ….

mellow mia

Little Mia – a gorgeous 5 year old Blue Persian friend of ours in Nantwich, Cheshire asked us back for her maintenance groom.

Last time we visited a few weeks ago we had a good brush out and trimmed her ruff, as – due to the length of it – Mia had been finding it difficult to groom, eat etc …. Today, mum reported that Mia has been finding life much easier since the trim. Lots of grooming has ensued and Mia has been skipping around happily !

It was evident at today’s session that Mia’s coat is now much more in control, following a few regular sessions and both mum and Mia’s input. Mia lay patiently while we simply brushed out – without a tangle in sight. A much easier session all round.

Following the session, mum Alison sent through these fantastic photos of Mia, and had this to say :

“Mia had a lovely spa day this week with Sandra, manicure, pedicure, eye’s & ears done with only a few moans when she had to have her tummy groomed but she is looking stunning thanks to Sandra! Mia is modelling Essentially Purrfect’s new spring/summer collection – Day wear [photo, bottom left]. Mia showing off her new Kitty Choos [photo, right]. Mia modelling Essentially Purrfects new evening wear collection [photo, top left]”

Haha … funny !!!! Well done girls ! Looking rather fine, Mia ! Look forward to seeing you again soon ….

what a fantastic tree house

How about this as an amazing piece of kit for your living room ?

Bet your little ones would love it !

Where do your cats like to climb up to ?

Why not come over to our facebook page and show us a piccie !

lovely saffy

Saffy is 14 years old – but really doesn’t look her age – and lives in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

As Saffy has grown older, she is no longer wearing her nails down as she used to and they were well in need of a trim. It’s important for you to keep an eye on your cat’s nails – particularly if they are older, indoor cats, or are known to have arthritis. If the nails grow too long / right around, they can pierce the soft tissue of the pad and become ingrown.

Saffy was rescued from her previous situation, and although quite friendly and nosey upon our arrival she was nervous on the table. Some sweet talk and cuddles from dad helped.

Well done Saffy. Sure you’ll be feeling much happier with your nails today !

young oscar

This handsome young man is called Oscar and he lives in Blackpool, Lancashire. He is a Maine Coon, and just 10 months old. True to his breed, Oscar is a little nervous of strangers – but highly inquisitive and he wanted to check out the gear we’d brought with us.

This was Oscar’s first professional grooming session and we’d been called in to work through his coat – removing a couple of small mats that had formed underneath, and brush him out. Oscar likes being brushed by mum with the slicker brush, but found the longer session today with the comb a little past his normal attention span. With his coat – as with all long haired cats – it is important he learns that grooming is part of his routine whilst he is still young.

Following the session, mum and dad Mel and Mark said :

“Thank you Sandra for a great session. Oscar is our 10 month old Maine Coon & had developed some stubborn matts in his fur that we couldn’t remove. Sandra did a great job at removing them & keeping him calm throughout. This was Oscar’s first grooming session & half way through Oscar decided he wasn’t a fan & his ‘stubbornness’ kicked in, but Sandra handled him fantastically. He now looks/feels lovely, with no more matts & we received some great tips from Sandra on how to keep them at bay. We would highly recommend EssentiallyPurrfect :)”

Well done Oscar. Look forward to seeing you again…..

a room with a view …

What a great idea – to give an indoor cat a bit of outdoor space.

Do you like it ?

Why not pop over to our facebook page and tell us what you think … We’d love to see you over there !

gentle hercules champion

We called again on 14 year old Maine Coon Hercules Champion, in Kirkham, Lancashire.

Hercules Champion doesn’t let his mum brush him, so we need to meet up regularly to keep on top of his coat. He is now used to the sessions and will lay patiently whilst we brush out his left side, but he’s not as keen on the right. Maybe he has some arthritis, or other reason for this which makes it uncomfortable for him.

He is such a handsome fellow. Modest, but loves his photo being taken after the event !

See you again soon little chick …