The Time We Shaved Blue: What We Discovered

Hello, I’m Amanda! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and Blue, my fluffy hearth level Himalayan-Persian cat.

The Lion Reduce. The last word trim particularly designed for the fluffiest of pets. The shut shave on the physique and untouched tufts of fur to border the face, paws and tip of the tail are the important thing options. Every poof lengthy and exaggerated as to resemble the king of the jungle. We thought Blue’s mane was majestic. Her tail? Lovely! Boots with the fur? Our favs. However we by no means selected to shave Blue to spice up her fashion or gawk over how fierce she was. There have been a number of causes we thought shaving solved not just for her however for us too.

To Trim or To not Trim

Initially, we didn’t should suppose too arduous in regards to the resolution to get Blue shaved. Right here had been our main promoting factors:

Seasonal Temperature

Blue all the time had a protracted heavy coat. Through the summer time months, she favored to spend her outing on the balcony with us. There have been occasions it regarded as if it was snowing when she was pet or brushed. The airborne hair would catch our garments, make a multitude of our terrace furnishings and we’d typically observe it again into the home. We thought if she’s shedding this a lot, she have to be sizzling! So, the primary purpose introduced itself.

Soiled Butt

Not having the ability to correctly clear her butt was an enormous think about our resolution to have her shaved yearly. Though we tried to scrub in addition to we may, there was all the time a little bit of construct up. We’d typically have to chop away her hang-arounds however neither my husband or I had been snug getting shut sufficient to Blues pores and skin to take away them fully. Bam, purpose two.

Extreme Shedding

I suppose this purpose ties properly into our first too. There was an especially great amount of cat hair in our dwelling throughout the summer time. Literal tumbleweeds. Not for a scarcity of effort both. We vacuumed continuously, brushed her after we may.

We had been thrilled with the outcomes after the primary shave! Did we simply faucet into the holy grail of cat possession?!

The Extra You Know

I’m so grateful for the knowledge I’ve now. No, shaving cats will not be the unstated reply to all of our long-haired coat issues. It is vitally a lot the alternative, posing new and extra severe challenges for our fur infants.

Temperature Regulation

Cats are hardwired to manage their temperature in a variety of climate situations. From chilly to sizzling, their our bodies are capable of kind themselves out internally as a result of their coats dangle on to what it wants. Molting permits them to lose extra hair in the summertime and naturally, they’re capable of maintain the additional fur when it’s chilly!

Publicity to the Components

Blue escapades on the balcony after she was shaved meant she was uncovered to direct daylight. She was not protected and was vulnerable to sunburn. Fortunately I don’t suppose she ever skilled that however the threat was proper there. Our home was air-conditioned and we stored it at a brisk 19 levels in the summertime. Think about not having the ability to change out of your swimsuit after a day within the solar and strolling into what I’m positive felt the arctic? Poor Blue. How uncomfy that should have been. Lastly, she was susceptible to bug bites. Having such an in depth shave meant bees, mosquitos and different pests had fast entry to her pores and skin.

Trauma

Think about being a cat, territorial by default. You thrive in familiarity and routine. Effectively, taking our poor Blue to the groomer felt like we had been doing her an injustice. She pleaded from her crate for us to not depart and was distant upon her return, spending the following few hours excessively grooming herself. It nonetheless breaks my coronary heart to today that we left her with a stranger who primarily stripped her of her safety blanket. Possibly it’s not as dangerous as I’m imagining it in my thoughts nevertheless it’s not one thing I’d ever need her to expertise once more.

The place We’re At Now

Increasing our kitty cat data and actively engaged on bettering grooming practices has helped Blue out considerably. Our dwelling will not be affected by hair (there’s nonetheless hair, however we not appear to be the Wild West), and he or she’s not left with uncomfortable messes to scrub after utilizing the litter field. So, would I like to recommend anybody get their cat shaved? Nope. In my view, the nice doesn’t outweigh the potential well being dangers. Luscious locks for all times!