I want to shave my cat

[Steve]

So we've had this cat for several years, and his shedding rate is nothing short of violent. His fur is white, and what he sheds leaves a distinct coat of white everywhere. I know he really ought to be brushed every day, but the way things go in this household he's lucky to get a brushing once or twice a week. And he often gets little matted clumps that need to be brushed out or else pulled out (which he's not a fan of).

Anyhow I bought a nice set of clippers a couple weeks ago, mainly to cut my own hair with, but I figured why not put it to good use and make him start a fresh new coat. Will this, combined with better maintenance (more frequent brushings) help keep his shedding level down? Is it something I can easily do at home or should I take him someplace and pay them? How can I do it safely, without hurting his (neutered) privates? Is this a worthwhile procedure, and if so how should I go about getting it done?

EDIT: Oh yeah, his name is Oscar.

 

[Mrvile]

POOSEE RAZER

 

[Juno]

go to grooming store?

 

[iwearnosox]

Dude my cat's name is oscar. There can be only one.

 

[NTB]

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Nate

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: NTB
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Nate

who shaves their cat?
just trim.

 

[Steve]

I've known people to do it, in fact I remember seeing a friend show me his after he shaved it.

 

[sixone]

Too stressful for your cat. Find another way to cope.

 

[xSauronx]

my wife is a pet groomer...she says she has all the cats that come in sedated because they hate being trimmed or shaved, i wouldnt try it if i were you

 

[azazyel]

This is pretty weird. I used to live with a guy who had a white furry cat named Oscar that got shaved every year.

 

[Steve]

Good point. He doesn't have either front or back claws (we got him that way) but he sure knows how to bite. Maybe I'll leave to to a pro. And maybe it'll be a trim, but a good short buzz at that. Don't want a fleshy cat, but don't want long hairs lying around all the time either.

 

[keeleysam]

Mr. Bigglesworth!

 

[Sheepathon]

Better to avoid any further complications completely and just cook it. Serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.

 

[compudog]

There are different diet supplements and grooming products that can reduce the shedding of your pussy. Do a Google. We had this problem with out cat and have reduced it almost to zero shedding but for about one month a year.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Mmmm...shaved pussy!!!

 

[ironcrotch]

so u gonna shave da p00sy?

 

[laurenlex]

Best bet for cat fur:

Singe it lightly with a propane blow torch.

This will curl the hairs making them less likely to snag on furniture, therefore eliminating shedding.

There is a delicate balance involved in doing this, so practice on a stray, or even a neighbor's animal.

 

[Vich]

Not to mention cats regulate there body temperature mainly with there coat, it serves as there main form of insulation. If u shave it you are basically leaving it to freeze or overheat. Not good.

 

[Otaking]

If you really want to, you should bring it to the local groomer, or Petsmart usually has them.

 

[Steve]

I can assure you he will be plenty warm. This house does not have central A/C, only two air conditioners (one in my room and one in the folks') and usually strange things never suddenly just pop out of them. Anyway I'd leave him a thin little coat and he'd be fine as long as he was downstairs.

 

[esun]

I don't know about your cat, but I know mine would either run like hell or attack me if I tried to shave her. She sheds like crazy, too, but it isn't something worth risking fingers over.

 

[Steve]

We do have a local grooming shop we take our dog to when it's time to trim his nails. I can try there.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: sm8000
I can assure you he will be plenty warm. This house does not have central A/C, only two air conditioners (one in my room and one in the folks') and usually strange things never suddenly just pop out of them. Anyway I'd leave him a thin little coat and he'd be fine as long as he was downstairs.

:laugh:

 

[Gurck]

All this to avoid making it a routine to spend 5 minutes a day instead of 5-10 minutes a week brushing him? Let the poor thing keep his hair, sheesh.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Gurck
All this to avoid making it a routine to spend 5 minutes a day instead of 5-10 minutes a week brushing him? Let the poor thing keep his hair, sheesh.

Meh. It's not really cruel. Hell, if it's hot, it might be a blessing for the animal.