little eva
This sweet little girl has been with her new mum and dad in Blackpool, Lancashire for just a matter of weeks. However, Eva is already the boss of the household and ruling the roost by all accounts !
Eva is a Persian and we’re guessing that she is around 2 years old. When she came to her new home, her coat was matted in parts, and a large portion of the rest of it was too far gone to brush out. It’s no wonder little Eva wasn’t keen on seeing a comb or brush, as it must have been uncomfortable for her.
It took Eva a few minutes to understand that the clippers didn’t hurt and then she decided that she much preferred this option to the comb. Although she was very fidgety, she managed to lay still long enough to clip the mats from her tummy and armpits – and along one side in particular.
It was obvious as the pelt came away that Eva felt an immediate benefit. She was washing her chest, as we worked around her lower half – and even licking our (gloved!) fingers at times. She really did know what we were doing, and why.
Her coat is now uneven whilst it grows back, but the main thing is that Eva is now much more comfortable. Mats/Pelts don’t get any better on their own. We are told by some owners that they believed they would just grow out. This doesn’t happen and the sooner they are removed, the better. All sorts of infection and infestation can be harboured and lurking underneath a mat/pelt. Until we take it away, we’re not sure what lies beneath !
After the session, mum said that she’d hadn’t seen Eva self grooming before, in such an intent way. Eva was definitely reaping the rewards of her session and as her coat grows back mum has the chance to start combing and showing Eva that grooming can be a pleasurable, bonding experience.
You’re such a bonny little thing, Eva .. Well done !
