Let's try to be respectful to the owners please. These people drove over 2 hours to get to me because there aren't any cat groomers in their area. We don't know everyone's situation. Thank you ❤
Respectful to the people who let their pet get to this state? Yeah, no. No respect for them. They are assholes, either unwillingly or willingly. If you can't have a pet, don't get a pet.
Sometimes, it seems like they understand that we're temporarily making them uncomfortable for their own good... But also sometimes, not. But we've still gotta do it, regardless. 😩
Yes, I think its important to inform the little ones of possible consequences. (And I imagine the treats in space are a signifigantly lower quality that Earth treats). Very responsible of you Nicole Ryan. 😊
He was a much better kitty than my kitty would have ever been at the beginning. My kitty was more like astronaut kitty than that mild mannered sweetheart!
Hi Deanna...One of my pair of beloved "Senior" kitties (Finn), is a 12-year-old, shorthaired Persian, or "Exotic"...They're both perfect gentlemen, & luckily, through the years, my wide variety of cats have always been gentle & lovable, but this guy is THE most loving, sweet natured & affectionate cat I've ever known...He sleeps on m left shoulder every night & runs to the door when he hears me coming through the front door...I can only imagine how much you must miss your sweeties...They sure are pieces of our hearts, aren't they...Hugs from Ohio *: )*
I was expecting a naughty cat, but he was really tolerant considering he must have been in such discomfort. You were very considerate toward him and he must feel so much better. Hope they have antibiotic ointment for that patch.
I think they do know that you're helping them, they are willing to let you help if they know something is bothering them. Our interventions are extremely simple compared to this, but they will always chill and give us time to help, butt-brushing, claw trimming, etc., once it becomes routine, they feel safe.
@@deletesoon70 My cats will let me know when they have an itchy ear because they've learned scratching services are available on demand. 😁 They find human hands quite convenient!
@@mjrussell414 TBH having seen cats with skin infections due to matting, this looked fairly minor. Now that he's shaved, he should probably heal quickly, especially if they have him under a vet's care to help monitor the situation.
I have a medium hair cat who groomed herself and wouldn’t let me brush her for most of her life. Never had a problem with mats. Until she just stopped grooming. I could get three brush strokes before a bite and run for weeks. She gradually got so matted, I took her to a groomer (who used to be a vet tech, wonderful lady!) and she had to be shaved like this. Zelda still won’t groom herself, but she’ll let me brush her now. I’m glad you were so kind to the owners and the little astronaut ^_^
The barbs on cats' tongues let them "comb" through their fur, but the barbs wear down gradually with age. When they get old enough, they can't groom themselves properly anymore. It's great that you're taking such good care of your fuzzy little old lady.
Human ladies also tend to get shorter hairstyle in old age, because we frankly don’t feel the need to keep up with this bs anymore. =D Hair gets fragile with age, and once joints start aching, brushing turns into torture.
This is what we’re going through with our long haired boy right now. He’s booked in at the vet for a shave under sedation in two weeks. (He has too much anxiety to do an awake shave.)
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This cat was extremely tolerant for having driven 2 hours already and then sitting thru the shearing process! My cats lose their collective minds when I drive 30 minutes to the vet.
30 minutes? that's tame for my cat, she looses it as soon as I close the door! my vets is literally a 2 minute walk from my house and she can't stand being in a cat carrier outside, Lol.
@@RukiMoogle Oh, I wasn't clear. Mine cry the entire time they are in the carrier and the full 30 minites to the vet. It's like a cat duet, one will howl and then the other, all the way there. Fun times! 🙀
Literally, our car ride to the vet is 15 mins. My black cat calmly sits there, quiet and perfect as can be. My ginger cat will panic and and start MREEEEOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW again and again and again, then my tortie cat will beg to get out of the pet carrier and proceed to start walking and exploring the car.
My mother was legally blind and had a cat who didn't care for other people. When she passed I found Gracie had severe matting and groomers were scared of injuring her and couldn't help. I finally found a vet who understood the issue and took care of her. It was a reformed kitty who returned, it is a wonderful thing you do for these animals. Take care.
If you take a case of matting like that to a vet, they will kindly sedate him, but he would wind up with cuts all over. I've seen it several times. I know why they took him to this young lady. She was extremely gentle & patient, and didn't cut him anywhere. Amazing job!
My dog had been traumatized at the groomers after having his toe cut off and hung on a pole. He was a gentle giant, but anytime someone tried to pick him up with clippers in his vicinity he was UNHAPPY. So much so, he bit a vet tech and needed to be put to sleep (sedated, not euthanized) for every subsequent clipping. That was, until we met an actual angel. Our dog let the guy touch every one of his paws (something he wouldn't even let ME do without flinching) and clip every nail without even getting huffy. People tend to underestimate a groomer. a good groomer is the best person on Earth for a scared or heavily matted animal.
This! Vets only know one haircut and that is “ready for surgery”. My dog had a traumatic experience at a groomers before we got her and it has left her terrified of scissors and clippers. My mum (vet surgeon) has to sedate her when she needs clipped and though she’s getting better at it, the first time we tried she looked like Dobby if he got ran over by a lawnmower. Unfortunately we don’t trust any local groomers due to friend’s dogs also having traumatic experiences so it is the Dobby haircut for our dog. She and any dogs going in for treatment don’t get any nicks now though which is a plus
had to take my maine coon to the vet for a shave too. Because the breeder we got her from lied about the cat being used to brushing. She had awful matting that no amount of brushing could fix. Still getting her used to being brushed, she doesn't like it unless it's on her neck.
@@heiltotheking I have the same problem with my Maine Coon. He only likes his main brushed, anywhere else is a major struggle. Though we've learned we can distract him with a cold soda can, he loves to lick the condensation 🤣
@@QUICKBOOKS1 I grow up with 2 Iran cats. They get matted veeeery easily. Other cats I owned with long fur never had this kind of problem. We brushed our cats daily but they still had mats here and there and needed very often appointments but vets give anasthesia during while doing shaving(we dont have groomers) and it was bad for them. We even lived in an area with no vet and it was nightmare. Our cat was having a diffucult time so my granny and dad decided to shave him but he hates being shaved so it was pretty bloody.
@@soonersciencenerd383 Doubt it, since cat hair wouldn't be as strong or durable as wool, plus it would be nigh impossible to de-mat the pelt to the point where it would be useful
I would LOVE to see a follow up on Prince! Not bathing was probably the best move. When calm cats turn vicious like that, they're legitimately terrified.
I don't think he was terrified. He had just had enough. LOL. I know if I was sitting somewhere and someone was pulling on my hair for over an hour, after awhile I would be like "Look, Lady" too. LOL. She did a great job getting all the matting off. Hopefully his skin infection can now heal.
I imagine the moment when this little rocket man realized how GOOD he felt after you finished. So glad that the owners committed to that 2-hour drive to you!
I had an Angora rabbit that was so happy when she had been shaved, she would do happy binkies all round the garden just jumping for jot that all the weight had gone. Do not buy an Angora rabbit.
He is quite a tolerant little dude, but "For my safety, I turned him into an astronaut" is cracking me up. "I was in so much danger, I launched the cat into the next galaxy. His mats will burn off as he enters a distant atmosphere."
Having had two Maine Coons, I know how bad this can get. What’s concerning is just how fast matting this severe can happen. Amazing job on a not very happy guy, who’ll never admit that he felt a lot better!
Yeah, I've owned several cats and while they'll usually fight the bath, groom etc, if they actually have something like a skin condition that is bothering them, they tend to be a lot more submissive because they know on some level that it's helping them. That said, I don't think he showed an extreme amount aggression here, that's just how cats express fear and discomfort, but of which he was surely feeling a lot of.
@@8698gil My cat was always very sensitive to “uncomfortable” things, would bite and hiss and scratch at the slightest discomfort. But when she had ticks and we had to remove it, she sat still and never complained.
@@8698gil RT right whats next ? Are you going to think the cat doesn't know the owner is looking after him by feeding him either ? Cats are so dumb ofc, they must think the food falls coincidentally we do not intend to feed them at all
When my old girl kept getting matted she would hide from me for days so I couldn’t get to her, I resorted to drugging her food to try and get to it but after that time she refused to eat for three days, the groomers around me refused to groom her, and even the vet refused until I finally broke down crying over the phone. I’m never going to go through that again and I’d never judge anyone else with a long haired cat with matting. Especially not ones who drive hours to find anyone who will actually help them.
My solution was "Hair Cut by thousand tiny snips". Basically I had a scissors laying around everywhere I could get the chance and slowly remove the matted hair. Cats that have long soft hair can get matted in a flash. specially if they get wet. It is often not a sign of neglect, it is just something that happens to long haired cat and many of them do not like the handling needed to fix the problem..
We had to use the entire family to take care of my son's cat. She is the only long-haired kitty in the family that has matting troubles. Two people held her belly-up and the other one had the clippers. She lectured us the entire time but survived without nicks. We couldn't find any groomers in our area that would take a cat.
People get these cats from breeders not understanding the time and care that goes into maintenance. My mon got me 2 Persians when I was 8, needless to say they were always matted. I don’t understand why it’s even legal to breed these animals especially the difficulty they have breathing.
One should be informed before acquiring a long-haired cat that they require combing once a day. Go gently and the cat(s) will love this routine. BTW, I have two Himalayan longhair cats.
He was pretty damn chill throughout from my experience. Most of the cats I've known would have been howling, wailing and trying to kill her well before the one minute mark.
Really, since the helmet is for everyone's safety, the cat has to put up with it. A smart cat or dog will be cool & let it get done as fast as possible. I see the big air holes in the helmet so kitty is never short of air. Great job.
My cat goes crazy over a collar, I took his collar off when he was a baby and tried to put a big boy collar on a year later he was trying to take his own head off to get rid of it. This cat was probably more focused on the clippers
@@jerryeberts It is psychologically terrifying from claustrophobia. Who the hell are you to say the cat "has to put up with it"? Perhaps it is NOT worth doing the grooming/shaving of the cat, as beneficial as it is. Don't just assume that in all cases the grooming/shaving is worth the stress.
I never knew there was so many types of headgear. I only knew of the cone of shame prior to your videos. The astronaut is hilarious and it magnifies the expression of seething anger. I am surprised smoke wasn't coming out of the breathing holes. 🤣🤣🤣
I have one of those bubble muzzles for my cats. Best thing ever. One of my cats hates baths, so she wears it when bathing. I keep their nails trimmed regularly. (Jan Griffiths).
Does it keep your kitty from biting you? I love how you said: the cat wears it while bathing as if the cat chose to put it on herself. It reminds me of those clear Christmas ornaments. Not one cat looks happy wearing it. I would probably address my cat thinking it's ok to bite me a different way@@douglasgriffiths3534
I've seen cat muzzles before but nothing like this. I really like it & if I'm ever brave enough to finally give my cats their twice a decade bath I might get it. Then again it would probably be better to just go to the groomers.
I made brushing my cat out a part of my morning routine. While sitting on the porcelain throne I brushed my Persian mix every day to keep her from matting. It got to the point she would come into the bathroom with me every time I would go and present her back to me so I could brush her out. Five minutes a day over ten years and she never had a matting problem. Nice way to bond with your pet too before going to work. Short brushing sessions are easier on everybody. Hope they get his skin and hair straightened out.
I have a rag doll and she will start matting in a mater of a day or two without brushes. She loves getting brushed so much that when I brush my hair I have to alternate between my hair and hers even if I'm using my brush or I get yelled at lol.
Me too similar. Mine is Birman though I also owned Persians (pedigreed ones) and exotics. I taught my cats to love brushes and the breeder taught them to love brushing and bath. Every time I say “brush brush”, he comes running even if he’s sleeping. 😂 For us it’s morning and nightly routine. The cats expect to be brushed daily twice a day and they found it rewarding to be brushed. It’s now my dads job to brush him daily that he’s now retired. 😊 They both love it.
Despite his attitude, I'm sure Prince was extremely grateful and felt so much better in the end. Poor little guy. I can't really judge the owners too much since they cared enough to drive two hours to have him taken care of. Hopefully they'll be able to keep up with his grooming from now on and he'll be a much happier astronaut.
@@beckyclawson2245 The owner of the channel literally has a pinned comment to not judge as they have NO groomers in the area and drove TWO HOURS to get him taken care of. Did they let him get this bad? Was he adopted this way? WE DON'T KNOW. They cared about him enough to drive * two hours* to a groomer - they're obviously not assholes if they're willing to do that for a grooming session.
Yeah, without knowing the situation I won't judge. What matters is it got helped. Sometimes real life gets in the way in awful ways, and that doesn't mean you don't care. We should aspire to give our pets the best possible care, but reality sometimes makes that difficult and the truth is I think most pet owners are already drowning in guilt and anxiety and don't need shame heaped on top.
Poor little nugget had the patience of a saint, in cat terms. But one does not simply walk into Mord...I mean one does not simply shave a cat's belly without consequences.
I inherited an 8 year old long haired American Persian from a friend in 1998 (He's my avatar pic). He was not a cuddly cat. He had attitude. After about 3 years I decided to do a full shave as keeping the mats under control was challenging. Once I did that , his personality changed and he then loved contact. He became a different cat. He even loved getting warm baths. He lasted another 10 years to 18. He was a gift in my life. Even though I have another rescue now (a Bombay) I still miss him after all these years. Even my friends miss him as he was a legend of a turn-around cat. RIP Tuko 1990-2008
I have a cat who is a mega floof. I think the mats just hurt so they resist contact. I trim her down every so often and she becomes such a sweet kitty.
We had a little spitfire of a Ragdoll come into our possession. He was matted. He was SO much happier after being shaved but I can tell you he was not even 1/10th how patient our little astronaut above was.
Girl, you brought back a whole whirlwind of memories...for 35 years I owned my own grooming biz, I'm 72 now, my hands, back and lungs bear proof of it, but I had a great biz, it was so fun becoming great friends with dogs and cats and owners through the years, yet some crazy moments as well...and I would do it all over again...good job!
@@tikimillie That's sweet. My mom is 80 and she is better on her tech devices than I am using them to make my living and run a household. She's like Martha Stewart talent on crack minus the crack. LOL.
I was just thinking the same thing! Not a farm kid, but I've been to lots of yarn/wool shows, and there's ALWAYS a sheep shearing demonstration. It's so cool to watch a talented shearer cut away a whole coat, intact, in under 10 minutes.
@@michellem9444 10 minutes?? Thats a long time.... Im a city kid but would stay at my friends farm for the holidays and help out in the shearing shed, and they would only take a few minutes, maybe 5 tops to shear one sheep. You have to be fast when you’ve got a few thousand sheep to shear in a week or two.😅
When I watch these videos I keep wondering why aren't we making clothes from cats and dogs fur. Could be an ethical way to make warm and soft jumpers :)
I have a long-haired cat who hates being brushed, so I do have great sympathy for Prince's owners, and of course for Prince who must have been very uncomfortable. You have the patience of a saint.
Honestly, for most of this he's being a VERY good boy, considering how short the cat timer can be. Is that thing you put on him designed for cats or something you kitbashed because i've never seen anything like it before and it's HILARIOUS but also probably a lot less panic-inducing than muzzles frequently are for cats.
I'm gonna say it's similar to those specially designed cat muzzles which allow them to open their mouths and scream still while being unable to bite. It helps them remain more calm then it their mouthes were forced closed.
I won’t judge the owners because I remember when my grandpa was dying of cancer and all our time was dedicated to making his last days comfortable we fell behind on dog grooming. It was a one time incident due to extreme stress and we took her to the groomers to have the mats removed shortly after. The groomer was surprised by her mats because we were usually so diligent in her brushing!
Blaming and shaming only discourages people from getting help (or even surrendering) out of embarrassment. The people who really deserve judgment will never be on this channel. I do hope they've learnt from the experience and will take steps to keep this from happening in the future.
@@myopinion1773 How can a person be this free of empathy and compassion. The commentors loved one, a person they knew all of their life, died due to a horrific illness and because of this they dedicated more time to make the make the loved one leave this world comfortable than brushing their dog, and you are really saying that they should have given that dog free for ADOPTION? it's not like the dog was starving or dying, the grandpa was, and if you were able to read the last two sentences, it is clear that this person takes very good care of their animal.. absolutely disgusting comment
@@myopinion1773 girl, not grooming your dog for a week isn’t on the same level and having to see a dead relative pass. Shame on you for your lack of empathy, please learn better
I was really surprised too that he tolerated it for that long! One of my cats stress blew her coat after a surgery, and the area around where the doctor's shaved got EXTREMELY matted in only a few days and I was too afraid to brush it in case I tore stitches. Prince was positively understanding compared to the fight my cat had.
I have a cat that tried to shred the groomer so I not only ordered the astronaut helmet, but it came with rubber mittens! It's been my first time grooming her myself and I think we both are handling it well. I only wish I were faster at it to limit her uncomfortableness, but she lets me know when she's done, gets a treat, then finds me when she's ready for more.
Dangerous as he may be I kinda hope you get him again at some point, if only to find out for sure that he's gotten that patch looked at and properly treated. You're right, it shouldn't be wet, it's concerning.
These people drove 2 hours to get Prince treated. I'm not sure how often they need to be groomed but that's about 4 hours of commute every month so I hope the couple who owns the cat takes up cat grooming as a side hobby to save money and then come in every once in a while for check up.
@@dintypls9853 with long haired cats, regular brushing usually prevents this kind of thing, maybe they didnt know, but they better start doing that now :/
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I adopted a longhaired cat that was like this. No one had groomed him while he was in the little boxes on display at PetSmart, so he had to be shaved. I was sad but he was golden yellow so he really looked like a tiny lion when it was done. I got it done every summer after that because we lived in the desert back then and he just loved to be hairless. XD
@@ombracaradaverno9289 He would normally be very lethargic and sleep all the time, but once he got his lion cut he would run around and play and be more affectionate with us. It was like two different cats.
@@SpellboundBrush haha my dog is a bit like this, his hair isnt long enough to get matted, maybe in a couple spots, but he hates the winter since he doesnt get to get shaved hell act like hes extra itchy (which is one reason i started to shave him) to let me know its time for him to get another shave when winter comes around, i obviously dont shave him when its cold as heck though
Poor darling...it's great to see that you were able to get him back to a state where he can have his fur grow back nice n healthy. I'm sure his owners were extremely grateful to not only have all that matting removed but to know that their baby was in such kind and caring hands. It's so touching to see how mindful you are of how the animal is feeling, and you've got such a wonderful little rapport that you build with each animal you see. I'm sure that at least eased the treatment for this (kind of understandably) angy boy.
Catstronaut: Houston, we have a problem. Houstin: Houston here go ahead. Catstronaut: A wierd giant bald alein is shaving my belly with a torture implement.
I hope Prince comes back once more, I am really curious how he would have taken bathing and stuff. Though I agree, poor thing had enough for that day, he was very patient for a cat.
As someone who has owned three persians in her lifetime, I can testify to how much work they are. It's a daily commitment from kittenhood. If they start young they can even enjoy the brush/comb experience. I think the single tool that saved my last two cats and me so much headache was the furminator. What a godsend for removing the loose undercoat that ends up being the source of the matting. Poor Prince. He's such a doll baby.
Owner of over decade of Persians as well. You have to admit though this is beyond negligence to let it get it get to this point the worst my cat as gotten is 2 matted balls a year during the season she sheds. I just hope the owner has a good reason like elderly and recently sick or something.
@@emacias1473 I agree it seems to me to be more than just a matter of not brushing for a few weeks. My two have gotten half a dozen mats at most in the course of shedding their winter wonder coats. This looks to me like long term neglect but I am glad they trusted Girl With The Dogs to sort this poor puss at last.
Yes, and some cats never learn to tolerate combing and brushing, no matter how early you begin. We adopted a 5 week old Himalayan kitten who was hell on wheels when we got her, and only got worse as she got older. We ended up having to do a shave-down just like with Prince, but she had to be put under gas anesthesia. Then from that point on, she had short hair 9 months out of the year, only developing a full coat for the winter. Come spring, it was back to the groomer for her warm weather lion cuts. She still never got tolerant at all and had to be anesthetized every time, but it was always JUST gas, she woke up as soon as the gas was stopped, and we could all tell how much happier she felt with her lion cuts. She would strut like a supermodel as soon as we were through. And I happen to be an experienced vet tech, so I know how to safely comb and brush a cat. Some cats are just not at all willing to allow it, even when their coats are in excellent condition. Of course you have to comb every day with these guys, but when the cat simply freaks out at the sight of the tools, you have to do something else. This cat was the only one of our many cats in our lives who would freak. I think it was a phobia, and she may have also had a sensory issue. All of our other Persians loved to be combed and brushed. Our current Domestic Longhair (Nebelung impostor, LOL!) climbs in my lap to be brushed and combed and even rolls over to let me comb and brush her WHOLE belly. She rolls her paws in the air like making invisible biscuits, and she purrs and ultimately falls asleep while I comb her out. So, it's not that we were neglectful. It was just something going on with that little Persian, and she simply couldn't handle a daily grooming. It happens!
I have persian cat over 15 years and even tho I didn't brushed her for two weeks she had like super small "matt" that I could easily brush off. Looking at the statement of his fur, skin and eyes, this is serious neglect. Propably he eat cheap bad unhealthy food too. If they can't afford to take proper care of an animal, please don't get one. Also brushing take like 5 minutes. It could be done even by elderly or sick people.
I think any of us would lose patience after an hour and a half. I think under the circumstances he had the patience of a saint. He seems like a very sweet kitty.
At my house, we call the death daggers “murder mittens”. Prince is a very good boy. He’s so very patient considering the noise and discomfort. He let it happen for a while. And I really feel terrible for him. So so so much matting.
I know I write this on almost every difficult pet you have, but your willingness to put the pet’s needs above finishing them in a hurry, is so appreciated.
Ikr?? You can tell she loves animals. She's so good and gentle with him and doesn't get mad when he shows aggression. So many other people would lose patience... It's so good to know there are people like this.
The state of cat is bad, but in treating owners with politeness, acknowledging they found the situation beyond them, the groomer has let them know they can ask for help more often, they won't end up being verbally bollocked and feel they cannot ask for help. They will probably feel they can keep the cat in a better state, now that there are no knots and felting to upset the cat. They now know they can get help, any time. Sometimes, to lecture and berate actually does MORE harm. When the problem returns, they are more reluctant to ask for help. Not every pet owner is competent, or confident or experienced, or aware of so many inventions to prevent bites or slashes
Even though my gorgeous long-haired cat, The Muff, is brushed at least twice every day, he still can develop mats. Over the years I've learned that the minute I notice the tiniest little clump, out comes what I call The Grim Reaper, a de-matting comb. The Muff will run and hide if he sees this tool in my hand, so I must resort to a bit of subterfuge in order to approach him. Generally, it will take a tiny little clump and remove it. I'm extremely careful and tender using it, but it must be done, lest my gorgeous, glorious golden boy become as unhappy as poor Prince. Judging from Prince's naked self, a visit to a vet is in order. Hard work. Sorry, sweet Prince!
They truly do get matted in no time. My cat gets mats on the inside of her back legs and in her “armpits”. I usually just cut them off tbh, the skin is SO thin there it must hurt like hell to have them combed out.
@@FilippaSkog oh gah and those places in general are just sensitive too... poor baby. Ours would get them on his haunches and inbetween his two front legs, on his chest. That would always be so tight and I felt bad if I didn't notice it grow in time.
I think the poor cat licked himself raw trying to remove the mat himself and because of the sandpaper tongue he just ended up giving himself a thousand tiny little sores that got infected. :(. MY maine coon will do that and when I see a mat I have to get her while sleeping or gabapentin her so she won't maw me.
I have a long haired calico, I brush her THREE times a week and SHE STILL GETS MATS. Don't ask me how.. I'll never know. My groomer still needs to work her magic. Great job!
Because brushing does not get the tangles and mats that start at the skin. Combing with a comb starting at the skin is the only way to keep your long haired dog or cat mat free. Brushing should be done for finishing and maintenance. Use a slicker brush to break up small loose mats and tangles before combing to ensure your pet is not in pain.
That’s because long haired cats need brushing once a day or more. My childhood cat was long haired and never got matts bc we brushed him once to three times a day and my parents let him be an outdoor cat (we lived out in the country and I didn’t have a say in it I was only a kid)
I felt like I was holding by breath throughout that video. I think the cat was remarkably patient, your reflexes are on point, and he will feel so much better without all that hair pulling on his skin. That ball was the opposite of a happy hoodie. A rage helmet? Anger globe? Fury ball?
You young lady do excellent work. I had a white male Maine Coon with a severe attitude. I tried several groomers and actually had one call me back and yelled 'Come get your damn cat!' Most would just tell me no. I finally found a competent groomer that would use a mild sedative and LOTS of safety gear to give him a buzz cut. I tried so many different combs and brushes but it was next to impossible to brush him out without deadly consequences. Great job on this fella!
I’m so happy that the owners got the chance to bring the little fluff in before it got worse! I hope the owners are okay... I know that sometimes life gets the best of us. 🖤
Thank you so much for writing such a considerate, understanding comment - I am always so happy to see people like you in comments. It makes me feel better to know that there are still people out there who don’t judge but try to understand. I hope you have a lovely day.
Poor baby, that infected spot looked painful. God bless you for helping him and God bless his owners for doing the right thing and bringing him in. I haven't always been a perfect pet owner but watching your videos has given me tips on how to do better.
This one hurts my heart to watch and brings tears to my eyes. I understand GWTD’s comment to be respectful of this kitty’s owner. Just thankful that this precious cat was brought to this amazing young lady for care.
Is there a follow-up of this? Sweet parents got him on the right track, but I'd love to see him fluffy and healthy. And that astronaut ball is hilarious. It can make anyone look sour.
@@niamhhoran Uh, they are “adoptive” parents… just because something doesn’t biologically come out of your sack, doesn’t mean it’s not your kid. Lol. They feed it, house it, play with it, love it, care for it… Why don’t you go tell that to people who’ve adopted children. 😂
I agree. And I hope they had a vet look at the patch that was balding. It definitely had some discharge. And raw skin like that could not have felt good. I hope everything got cleared up as quickly as possible
Aww, poor fella probably feels a big relief now! Thats why I'm glad every animal i own has short/smooth coats! I had a black long haired German Sheppard and he was high maintenance so after that I said no more long haired critters. They are lovely to look at but can be expensive especially when they become older and don't self groom as often.
@@DM-fp8rr when I rescued my German Sheppard his coat was terrible and we had to basically shave him because it was so bad. He had mud caked in his fur,mold, and sadly my husband even found larvae or some kind in there.
@@YouKnowMeDuh I definitely don't have the time or extra cash to be putting forth for grooming and maintenance all the time. Vet visits are bad enough.
everyday i’m grateful my long hair cats love to be brushed! i have a 9 year old persian kitty who tends to get matted but i’m brushing her more regularly because we’re going into winter and even though she doesn’t go outside, upstate NY winters can be brutal and i want her to have her long fur, she’s cuter that way too! our other cat didn’t quite understand the brush at first, but now he loves it too and is jealous when our other one gets brushed and comes in to take over and be the one brushed, much to our persian’s dismay, lol
When the mats come away you can see Prince has some meat on his bones. He's definitely been loved on, and likely has been groomed before since he has some tolerance. If they had to drive two hours, likely the person they usually went to was sick or had too long of a backlog to wait any further, and they were lucky enough to be close enough to a groomer who posted how great she was with kitties on YT. Only the best for Prince!
I guess, but it's so easy to just take a pair of scissors to a matt and cut it off before it becomes a problem. I just don't understand pet owners that don't seem to have the wherewithal to even attempt to mitigate the issue. Same type of energy as people who let their cats outside unsupervised
@@ticklord Do *NOT* cut your cat's matts off with scissors! Their skin is extremely thin and stretchy, and can be wadded up inside the matt as well. You wouldn't believe how quickly a small animal like a cat can bleed to death. *PLEASE* do not continue to do this!
@@khimerical Whoa an armchair veterinarian! I assure you I know what I'm doing. It's incredibly simple to feel where the matt is especially when I catch them early (which is always) You'd be shocked at how much you can accomplish by using your lil noggin of yours. My medium hair cat has enough fur length that I know what is fur, I don't go cutting willy nilly.
With a cat like this, daily brushing would most likely prevent this type of matting. Hope the owners stop being lazy and brush him to prevent this in the future 😭
@@kwilliams5728 unfortunately, since the owners took the cat to a groomers, nothing can be done. The owners made an effort to improve the situation so there is nothing that can be done.
@@monateru1712 Yeah, as much as it is awful, it already happened. There is no point in demonising owners or talking about having them give up the cat. We can hope they start implementing regular grooming for their cat from this point on. Many people do own pets they lack knowledge to raise perfectly, i was the same.
@@l.pmoonstone5067 It's possible that the cat despises brushing and made it too difficult for his owners. Most people are not professional animal groomers and don't know how to deal with an ornery cat.
People that haven't had persians and even some that have, have NO idea how fast they can mat up. If you have a persian and you want to judge because yours doesn't get that bad, just know that I had a persian years ago that never matted. Her fur was just very silky and if she got mats, they were minimal and she never had to go to the groomer. When my mother in law passed away (long after the other persian I had was gone), I took her cat. When I got her, she was like this guy, because my MiL was too sick at the end to deal with her coat. I took the cat to the vet to get her shaved and I thought that was that. HA. This cat's coat is coarse and she mats up ridiculously fast. So there I was with this cat that grew dreds in like a week and there are VERY FEW cat groomers, even in big cities. It took me quite a while but I finally found a really good cat groomer in my area. Thank god I don't have to drive 2 hours like these poor people do. So yeah, just because you think you know, you really don't. I thought I knew, and I really didn't. Now I do though, lol.
interesting! I have a German Shepherd so I've never had to deal with matting. I wasn't judging the owners because I could figure something like this happens
Look here see 😁, we don't know everything so judging people on their pets like this is oh so foolish. We should be aware there is négligence afoot, yet there usually are other factors that weigh in. Thanks for the info about this breed so it can be passed on! 🤘🏾
Yeah. I have 2 husky dogs. They're brother and sister so genetically very similar. The girl has longer fur and is a paler colour. Conventional wisdom says she should be worse for matting but it is her shorter haired, darker furred brother that mats like all heck. She properly sheds leaving fur everywhere but his clings to him and felts. His back legs and rump were shaved when we adopted him and his fur was like a sheepskin rug. Every animal is different so although there are patterns as to which need more grooming there are always exceptions to every rule. Thankfully he has a very gentle temperament so he got fully brushed out rather than shaved and he has not gotten into as sorry a state again in the last 18 months.
I was in awe of how carefully you handled the shaving, going millimeter by millimeter, always making sure not to hurt the cat. This was amazing to watch. Hats off to you!
Don't say that too loud fellow David. Maybe for the owners but not for the cats that get their nails clipped and dogs that get sprayed in strong smelling cologne...
That patch where the fur had already pulled out just broke my heart! :( This is why I make sure to brush my long haired cat many times a week, and use a "rake" comb as well.
Yeah, and I keep my long haired cat's fur shorter on his back legs & tail since he hates being brushed. I call it a fuzzy pants trim. Prevents mats and dingle berries.
@@YouKnowMeDuh Yeah i think that's what it is called, the name escaped me! :) Granted not every cat has such a thick coat as my long haired but its kept her matting free!
After just the shock of seeing the cat endure the start so well (must have been nice gentle rubs and then reduced tension in mats?) the TRULY SHOCKING part was that it tolerated having its tail shorn so perfunctorily.
I used to have a beautiful fluffy longhaired cat named Sophie. I brushed her several times a week and did not have to deal with many mats (or furballs). Then I got married and went on a honeymoon; the person who watched her while we were gone for 3 weeks was afraid to brush her and when we came back, she was so matted we had to have her shaved. The only groomers we could find insisted on putting her under for it, so it was an incredibly expensive haircut. It took forever to grow back in and look normal. So yeah, if you have a longhaired cat, staying on top of grooming, getting them used to the brush is essential to avoid sad cats and sad wallets. But sometimes things happen and our fluffballs get matted anyway, despite our best efforts!
I had the same situation with another cat that I groomed. I gave the owners the benefit of the doubt and the cat came back a year later worse than it was before. It still breaks my heart that I had to give that poor cat back to those people. Rawr was the sweetest cat I’ve ever met and didn’t deserve the pain he was put in💔
That poor kitty!! 🥺🥺 I’m so glad his human(s) found a kind, gentle groomer like you to get those mats off!!! He did look pretty pissed at the end but considering it took 1.5 HOURS... he was much more calm and collected than I’d expect from most felines!! I bet he could feel the relief as the pelt came off 😫 Thank you for taking such good care of him and respecting his limits.
I had a beautiful long haired cat as a kid who HATED being brushed, she would attack you and then go and hide for hours if you tried to brush her, she was the sweetest thing otherwise, we ended up doing our best to brush her (with one of my old hairbrushes) but still had to cut out mats and even get her shaved occasionally
I've personally found that if you brush your own hair in front of your pet on a regular basis, and then you attempt to brush them with your own hair brush, they usually accept that surprisingly well. It might not be as effective as a pet brush, but it's certainly better than nothing.
If you ever have this issue again they make brushes that are in arches that cats love to rub against. My long haired cat hated to be brushed but loved those arches and to self brush.
@@jynxx37 Ditto. My long haired kitty loves my roller brush (lots of bristles of differing heights). Matting doesn't happen often but when it does, it's on the back of her belly were she does not like to be brushed with anything. I have a furminator rake that I'll use on that area periodically. I can also work out beginner mats with my fingers.
I know everyone has their own circumstances, but it’s so sad to see an animal get into that state. At least he’ll be a lot more comfortable now ❤️ Best wishes from the U.K. xx
I thought so too. Made me wonder if the owners lacked information where they think the cat grooming itself was all that is needed? Or perhaps he would not tolerate combing because it was hurting him. Glad they took action and found a kind groomer to help him out and recognized the severity of the situation!
@@jellyrolly well that might be the case but you gotta teach em to get used to it. my cat has lotsa trauma from previous owners.. i got hem whe he was 6 months old. he was taken away from his mama cat when he was 2 weeks old. i hadf and still have to teach him a lot. he is now 2 1/2 years old. and slowly he makes progress.
@@jellyrolly also i cant cut his nails cuz otherwise he hurts me. so i go to the vet regularily to get his nails cut. thats 15 bucks plus 17 bucks routine checkup while im at it every 2-3 months
@@jellyrolly I was confused about this too, as the cat seemed perfectly content for an impressively long while as a complete stranger shaved him so I'd have assumed that he'd love getting gently brushed at home as he lay in his owner's lap but who knows?
You can tell just HOW MUCH BETTER the cat feels after you removed this matting! Because as soon as most of it was off they started moving around finally 😂
Let's try to be respectful to the owners please. These people drove over 2 hours to get to me because there aren't any cat groomers in their area. We don't know everyone's situation. Thank you ❤
Good on you for saying that !
What's the official name of that ball helmet? I have a cat that may need one when being groomed.
Respectful to the people who let their pet get to this state? Yeah, no. No respect for them. They are assholes, either unwillingly or willingly. If you can't have a pet, don't get a pet.
👍🏻 for “death daggers”
True but they can @ least brush them daily
I’m showing this to my cat and explaining that this is why we brush him, so we don’t have to send him to space.
LmAo
Can't stop laughing 😆 lol
Sometimes, it seems like they understand that we're temporarily making them uncomfortable for their own good... But also sometimes, not.
But we've still gotta do it, regardless. 😩
I got a soft brush that was basically silicone bristles on a glove, both cats I had at the time LOVED it. Seemed quite effective as well
Yes, I think its important to inform the little ones of possible consequences. (And I imagine the treats in space are a signifigantly lower quality that Earth treats). Very responsible of you Nicole Ryan. 😊
I don’t blame him for losing patience. He was so good in the beginning. A very sweet cat.
Mhm!
My pair of Persians were such sweet babies.
He was a much better kitty than my kitty would have ever been at the beginning. My kitty was more like astronaut kitty than that mild mannered sweetheart!
For sure. 🥺
Hi Deanna...One of my pair of beloved "Senior" kitties (Finn), is a 12-year-old, shorthaired Persian, or "Exotic"...They're both perfect gentlemen, & luckily, through the years, my wide variety of cats have always been gentle & lovable, but this guy is THE most loving, sweet natured & affectionate cat I've ever known...He sleeps on m left shoulder every night & runs to the door when he hears me coming through the front door...I can only imagine how much you must miss your sweeties...They sure are pieces of our hearts, aren't they...Hugs from Ohio *: )*
"So for my safety, I turned him into an astronaut"
Cat: "Houston, we have a problem."
🤣🤣🤣
Ohh you just sooo funny 😒
what you know about rolling down in the deep
@@AB-ju1ii Alright "Liberty "Bell"
Wouldn't that make you...
SUS?
For the amount of pain he must have been in from that matting, he was an absolute sweetheart.
his astronaut helmet really emphasises his emotions, prince was not having it LOL
@@catleya385 no maams
The thing about Persians is that they look like that even when they’re happy 😀
Can you use that on dogs?
The Shame Sphere
Yeah, the astronaut helmet of shame is just adorable.
I was expecting a naughty cat, but he was really tolerant considering he must have been in such discomfort. You were very considerate toward him and he must feel so much better. Hope they have antibiotic ointment for that patch.
I hope the hair can regrow on the surface skin of that rip? Looks painful.
@@markae0
I think it will.
I think they do know that you're helping them, they are willing to let you help if they know something is bothering them. Our interventions are extremely simple compared to this, but they will always chill and give us time to help, butt-brushing, claw trimming, etc., once it becomes routine, they feel safe.
@@deletesoon70 My cats will let me know when they have an itchy ear because they've learned scratching services are available on demand. 😁 They find human hands quite convenient!
I’ve known Persians to be extremely tolerant of almost everything
He did pretty well all things considered. Even without a bath, I'm sure just having all that matted hair removed made him feel a lot better.
Yeah for sure. I still would have liked to give such a kitty an Epsom salts bath to help the infected raw skin heal.
@@mjrussell414 TBH having seen cats with skin infections due to matting, this looked fairly minor. Now that he's shaved, he should probably heal quickly, especially if they have him under a vet's care to help monitor the situation.
I have a medium hair cat who groomed herself and wouldn’t let me brush her for most of her life. Never had a problem with mats. Until she just stopped grooming. I could get three brush strokes before a bite and run for weeks. She gradually got so matted, I took her to a groomer (who used to be a vet tech, wonderful lady!) and she had to be shaved like this. Zelda still won’t groom herself, but she’ll let me brush her now. I’m glad you were so kind to the owners and the little astronaut ^_^
The barbs on cats' tongues let them "comb" through their fur, but the barbs wear down gradually with age. When they get old enough, they can't groom themselves properly anymore. It's great that you're taking such good care of your fuzzy little old lady.
Human ladies also tend to get shorter hairstyle in old age, because we frankly don’t feel the need to keep up with this bs anymore. =D
Hair gets fragile with age, and once joints start aching, brushing turns into torture.
@@ArDeeMee ah, my heart goes out to you
This is what we’re going through with our long haired boy right now. He’s booked in at the vet for a shave under sedation in two weeks. (He has too much anxiety to do an awake shave.)
@@JB48-H2 good luck to you and your boy ^_^
“For my safety, I turned him into an astronaut”
Next thing you know he’s rocketing to space.
My haters throw rocks at me and IT hurts. I hope they don't throw The Rock at me because I like him as an actor. GAGAGAGAGA!!! I am funny!!! I am the funniest UA-camr EVAH! Please agree, dear iv
@@AxxLAfriku tf??
Flies to the moon and then plays amongst the stars...
@@seajay2157
Ignore him. That dudes on some other shit lmao. He always does weird ass things
yeah, With Jeff bezos
I don't know... for the amount of pain/itchiness/discomfort that cat must've been in he behaved like an angel.
That's because he knew there was happiness awaiting him in the end
@@nawab256 No he didn't. He doesn't understand grooming like a human does.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if he struggled with mobility due to the matting.
He was a very chill lil dude! I’d be hella impressed if my cat did half as well. This prince has absolutely earned ALL the treats!
probably felt a bunch of relief as the felt was being taken off of him
This cat was extremely tolerant for having driven 2 hours already and then sitting thru the shearing process! My cats lose their collective minds when I drive 30 minutes to the vet.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mine lose it too hence using a vet that does residential visits. Parking lot counts.
30 minutes? that's tame for my cat, she looses it as soon as I close the door! my vets is literally a 2 minute walk from my house and she can't stand being in a cat carrier outside, Lol.
@@RukiMoogle Oh, I wasn't clear. Mine cry the entire time they are in the carrier and the full 30 minites to the vet. It's like a cat duet, one will howl and then the other, all the way there. Fun times! 🙀
Literally, our car ride to the vet is 15 mins. My black cat calmly sits there, quiet and perfect as can be. My ginger cat will panic and and start MREEEEOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW again and again and again, then my tortie cat will beg to get out of the pet carrier and proceed to start walking and exploring the car.
My mother was legally blind and had a cat who didn't care for other people. When she passed I found Gracie had severe matting and groomers were scared of injuring her and couldn't help. I finally found a vet who understood the issue and took care of her. It was a reformed kitty who returned, it is a wonderful thing you do for these animals. Take care.
If you take a case of matting like that to a vet, they will kindly sedate him, but he would wind up with cuts all over. I've seen it several times.
I know why they took him to this young lady. She was extremely gentle & patient, and didn't cut him anywhere. Amazing job!
My dog had been traumatized at the groomers after having his toe cut off and hung on a pole. He was a gentle giant, but anytime someone tried to pick him up with clippers in his vicinity he was UNHAPPY. So much so, he bit a vet tech and needed to be put to sleep (sedated, not euthanized) for every subsequent clipping. That was, until we met an actual angel. Our dog let the guy touch every one of his paws (something he wouldn't even let ME do without flinching) and clip every nail without even getting huffy. People tend to underestimate a groomer. a good groomer is the best person on Earth for a scared or heavily matted animal.
and now the bathing process should be much easier
This! Vets only know one haircut and that is “ready for surgery”. My dog had a traumatic experience at a groomers before we got her and it has left her terrified of scissors and clippers. My mum (vet surgeon) has to sedate her when she needs clipped and though she’s getting better at it, the first time we tried she looked like Dobby if he got ran over by a lawnmower. Unfortunately we don’t trust any local groomers due to friend’s dogs also having traumatic experiences so it is the Dobby haircut for our dog. She and any dogs going in for treatment don’t get any nicks now though which is a plus
had to take my maine coon to the vet for a shave too. Because the breeder we got her from lied about the cat being used to brushing. She had awful matting that no amount of brushing could fix. Still getting her used to being brushed, she doesn't like it unless it's on her neck.
@@heiltotheking I have the same problem with my Maine Coon. He only likes his main brushed, anywhere else is a major struggle. Though we've learned we can distract him with a cold soda can, he loves to lick the condensation 🤣
Poor Prince.. He does look cute in the Hamsterball of Humiliation, though.
😭😭😭 “hamsterball of humiliation”
🐹🧶 = 😾
I will forever use this thank you
Take your like and go lol
Hamster ball of Humiliation > Cone of Shame
Considering Prince spent 2 hours in the car to get to the appointment, his good behaviour is even more impressive
Это перс. А они все флегматики по большей части.
I'm sorry, but how could they let the Matting get THAT BAD?
@@QUICKBOOKS1 you dont know their situation so dont assume that they got him matted.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 I grow up with 2 Iran cats. They get matted veeeery easily. Other cats I owned with long fur never had this kind of problem. We brushed our cats daily but they still had mats here and there and needed very often appointments but vets give anasthesia during while doing shaving(we dont have groomers) and it was bad for them. We even lived in an area with no vet and it was nightmare. Our cat was having a diffucult time so my granny and dad decided to shave him but he hates being shaved so it was pretty bloody.
This was closer to sheering a sheep than grooming a cat XD
can you do/use the fur, hair? (its a lot like sheeps hair!)
@@soonersciencenerd383 Doubt it, since cat hair wouldn't be as strong or durable as wool, plus it would be nigh impossible to de-mat the pelt to the point where it would be useful
@@Justice237 so much hair/fur, i thought it could be possible...
(funny if you made a plushy with her fur!)
I would LOVE to see a follow up on Prince! Not bathing was probably the best move. When calm cats turn vicious like that, they're legitimately terrified.
I don't think he was terrified. He had just had enough. LOL. I know if I was sitting somewhere and someone was pulling on my hair for over an hour, after awhile I would be like "Look, Lady" too. LOL. She did a great job getting all the matting off. Hopefully his skin infection can now heal.
@@dajuannadechelle true. Poor baby also sat through a 2-hour car ride
@@DankBunniee Right! LOL. He was DONE, DONE! :-) I know he felt SOO much better afterwards though.
@@dajuannadechelle yeah it’s like getting a tattoo. After a certain point you just wanna smacks the artists hand away lmao
@@axgelbxnny LOL! Exactly! :)
I imagine the moment when this little rocket man realized how GOOD he felt after you finished. So glad that the owners committed to that 2-hour drive to you!
Are you that one person ?
@@chaosdweller I don't understand your question. Could you clarify?
@@chaosdweller Huh, I thought they were that two person. Or maybe three.
I had an Angora rabbit that was so happy when she had been shaved, she would do happy binkies all round the garden just jumping for jot that all the weight had gone.
Do not buy an Angora rabbit.
But they clearly can't commit to brushing him
"So, For my safety, I turned him into an astronaut."
Possibly the single greatest line I've ever heard.
NGL I lost it when she said that.
LOL😂
"For my safety, I gave him a new career."
Lol
I liked, “So for my safety, I put him in….the trouble bubble.”
I'm honestly suprised he went that long without being aggressive, what a good cat❤
I guess she was so close to the sore spot that it caused some pain.
@@angellover02171definitely... It looked so BAD
He is quite a tolerant little dude, but "For my safety, I turned him into an astronaut" is cracking me up. "I was in so much danger, I launched the cat into the next galaxy. His mats will burn off as he enters a distant atmosphere."
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“I kid you not, she turns him into a astronaut. Funniest shear I’ve ever seen.”
@@scottsterling8586 This is adorable omfg I'm laughing my butt off xD
stupid comment msmwkc
"Naughty cats get launched into lunar orbit"
Poor Prince, That big sore on his side must have been so uncomfortable. I hope he’s completely healed and feels better after his hair cut.
The fact the cat is bald there… oof. That must have been painful.
@@sophialaird6388 yeah. Hopefully it heels up.
I'm not a cat person. But I don't like to see animals with wounds like that.
Aw poor little guy ❤
It looks like someone attempted to shave him but hurt him a lil probably why they brought it in.
I had a 5cm pressure sore on my foot once, it was intolerable. This poor cat must have been living with pain every day.
"You're heard of the Cone of Shame, now introducing...the Hamster Ball of Shame! (TM)
Cone of Shame, Hamster Ball of Humiliation? It kind of has a ring to it.
I imagine many cats would approve of it a lot more if there was an actual hamster in there still for snacking...
The fish bowl of ultimate indignity
😆
The Globe of Guilt
Having had two Maine Coons, I know how bad this can get. What’s concerning is just how fast matting this severe can happen. Amazing job on a not very happy guy, who’ll never admit that he felt a lot better!
I was just saying “wow he is tolerating this well” as you said “then his clock ran out”. Still I think he recognized you were helping him
Probably felt some of the knots release and stop hurting so much
A cat wouldn't know that.
Yeah, I've owned several cats and while they'll usually fight the bath, groom etc, if they actually have something like a skin condition that is bothering them, they tend to be a lot more submissive because they know on some level that it's helping them.
That said, I don't think he showed an extreme amount aggression here, that's just how cats express fear and discomfort, but of which he was surely feeling a lot of.
@@8698gil My cat was always very sensitive to “uncomfortable” things, would bite and hiss and scratch at the slightest discomfort. But when she had ticks and we had to remove it, she sat still and never complained.
@@8698gil RT right whats next ?
Are you going to think the cat doesn't know the owner is looking after him by feeding him either ?
Cats are so dumb ofc, they must think the food falls coincidentally we do not intend to feed them at all
When my old girl kept getting matted she would hide from me for days so I couldn’t get to her, I resorted to drugging her food to try and get to it but after that time she refused to eat for three days, the groomers around me refused to groom her, and even the vet refused until I finally broke down crying over the phone. I’m never going to go through that again and I’d never judge anyone else with a long haired cat with matting. Especially not ones who drive hours to find anyone who will actually help them.
My solution was "Hair Cut by thousand tiny snips". Basically I had a scissors laying around everywhere I could get the chance and slowly remove the matted hair.
Cats that have long soft hair can get matted in a flash. specially if they get wet. It is often not a sign of neglect, it is just something that happens to long haired cat and many of them do not like the handling needed to fix the problem..
We had to use the entire family to take care of my son's cat. She is the only long-haired kitty in the family that has matting troubles. Two people held her belly-up and the other one had the clippers. She lectured us the entire time but survived without nicks. We couldn't find any groomers in our area that would take a cat.
People get these cats from breeders not understanding the time and care that goes into maintenance. My mon got me 2 Persians when I was 8, needless to say they were always matted. I don’t understand why it’s even legal to breed these animals especially the difficulty they have breathing.
One should be informed before acquiring a long-haired cat that they require combing once a day. Go gently and the cat(s) will love this routine. BTW, I have two Himalayan longhair cats.
Word up 😻
It's kind of interesting how chill he is about having his head enclosed in a plastic sphere.
He was pretty damn chill throughout from my experience. Most of the cats I've known would have been howling, wailing and trying to kill her well before the one minute mark.
Really, since the helmet is for everyone's safety, the cat has to put up with it. A smart cat or dog will be cool & let it get done as fast as possible. I see the big air holes in the helmet so kitty is never short of air. Great job.
@Bewusster_Konsum don't be stupid...
My cat goes crazy over a collar, I took his collar off when he was a baby and tried to put a big boy collar on a year later he was trying to take his own head off to get rid of it. This cat was probably more focused on the clippers
@@jerryeberts It is psychologically terrifying from claustrophobia. Who the hell are you to say the cat "has to put up with it"? Perhaps it is NOT worth doing the grooming/shaving of the cat, as beneficial as it is. Don't just assume that in all cases the grooming/shaving is worth the stress.
I never knew there was so many types of headgear. I only knew of the cone of shame prior to your videos.
The astronaut is hilarious and it magnifies the expression of seething anger.
I am surprised smoke wasn't coming out of the breathing holes. 🤣🤣🤣
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😂😂😂
LOLOLOL!!!
I have one of those bubble muzzles for my cats. Best thing ever. One of my cats hates baths, so she wears it when bathing. I keep their nails trimmed regularly. (Jan Griffiths).
Does it keep your kitty from biting you? I love how you said: the cat wears it while bathing as if the cat chose to put it on herself. It reminds me of those clear Christmas ornaments. Not one cat looks happy wearing it. I would probably address my cat thinking it's ok to bite me a different way@@douglasgriffiths3534
I was amazed that the cat held still for as long as he did. Then again, it probably felt great getting the hair coat off.
I agree. I thought those teeth would be bared right away.
I feel like he hated it but loved the attention.
If you invented it you need to patent it. Create idea!
The astronaut helmet is cool. I’ve never seen a cat “muzzle” before.
I've seen cat muzzles before but nothing like this.
I really like it & if I'm ever brave enough to finally give my cats their twice a decade bath I might get it.
Then again it would probably be better to just go to the groomers.
Where do I find this? I need this for my cat
Yes, I loved it.
Cats don’t really have ‘muzzles’. It’s because their snouts are a whole lot shorter and they could easily slip out of one.
He's a real sweetie considering how uncomfortable he must be. I bet that when he's at full power he's going to be a really happy gentle beast.
Full power? This isnt dbz lol
@@vulxh dude i was literally going to say that, i wonder how high the cats power level will grow after this ordeal XD
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I made brushing my cat out a part of my morning routine. While sitting on the porcelain throne I brushed my Persian mix every day to keep her from matting. It got to the point she would come into the bathroom with me every time I would go and present her back to me so I could brush her out. Five minutes a day over ten years and she never had a matting problem. Nice way to bond with your pet too before going to work. Short brushing sessions are easier on everybody.
Hope they get his skin and hair straightened out.
I have a rag doll and she will start matting in a mater of a day or two without brushes. She loves getting brushed so much that when I brush my hair I have to alternate between my hair and hers even if I'm using my brush or I get yelled at lol.
Excellent job! This is how to do it. No excuse for matted animals like this one. Pure neglect!
that’s so sweet :)
Me too similar. Mine is Birman though I also owned Persians (pedigreed ones) and exotics. I taught my cats to love brushes and the breeder taught them to love brushing and bath. Every time I say “brush brush”, he comes running even if he’s sleeping. 😂 For us it’s morning and nightly routine. The cats expect to be brushed daily twice a day and they found it rewarding to be brushed. It’s now my dads job to brush him daily that he’s now retired. 😊 They both love it.
He's being such a good boy but his facial expressions had me laughing cause he was OVER IT🤣
I was gonna say, his faaacce!! Haha
Well he is a Persian. They’re always over it 😹
@@UsandEveryoneWeKnow he's so smart he knows this is for his well being but he definitely is not enjoying it.
He said: >:((((
He's so good
Despite his attitude, I'm sure Prince was extremely grateful and felt so much better in the end. Poor little guy.
I can't really judge the owners too much since they cared enough to drive two hours to have him taken care of. Hopefully they'll be able to keep up with his grooming from now on and he'll be a much happier astronaut.
@@beckyclawson2245 The owner of the channel literally has a pinned comment to not judge as they have NO groomers in the area and drove TWO HOURS to get him taken care of. Did they let him get this bad? Was he adopted this way? WE DON'T KNOW. They cared about him enough to drive * two hours* to a groomer - they're obviously not assholes if they're willing to do that for a grooming session.
Yeah, without knowing the situation I won't judge. What matters is it got helped. Sometimes real life gets in the way in awful ways, and that doesn't mean you don't care. We should aspire to give our pets the best possible care, but reality sometimes makes that difficult and the truth is I think most pet owners are already drowning in guilt and anxiety and don't need shame heaped on top.
@@beckyclawson2245 excuse you? Don’t be such a bitch they brought him in!
Getting a long haired cat in an area where there's no groomer is the first problem. Don't get a long haired car if you can't care for them
@@beckyclawson2245 maybe they live in a very rual area, you don't know their life.
Can we admire her dodging abilities?
Yes. She definitely has quick reflexes 👏👏
Poor little nugget had the patience of a saint, in cat terms. But one does not simply walk into Mord...I mean one does not simply shave a cat's belly without consequences.
He was certainly giving the camera the eye of Sauron at the end 😂
Never mind the belly, she shaved his _tail._ Poor buddy!
I inherited an 8 year old long haired American Persian from a friend in 1998 (He's my avatar pic). He was not a cuddly cat. He had attitude.
After about 3 years I decided to do a full shave as keeping the mats under control was challenging. Once I did that , his personality changed and he then loved contact. He became a different cat. He even loved getting warm baths.
He lasted another 10 years to 18. He was a gift in my life. Even though I have another rescue now (a Bombay) I still miss him after all these years. Even my friends miss him as he was a legend of a turn-around cat.
RIP Tuko 1990-2008
I have a cat who is a mega floof. I think the mats just hurt so they resist contact. I trim her down every so often and she becomes such a sweet kitty.
We had a little spitfire of a Ragdoll come into our possession. He was matted. He was SO much happier after being shaved but I can tell you he was not even 1/10th how patient our little astronaut above was.
Girl, you brought back a whole whirlwind of memories...for 35 years I owned my own grooming biz, I'm 72 now, my hands, back and lungs bear proof of it, but I had a great biz, it was so fun becoming great friends with dogs and cats and owners through the years, yet some crazy moments as well...and I would do it all over again...good job!
What happened to your lungs?
You’re quite internet savy for a lady of your age! Love your username!
Gosh that just sounds like backbreaking labor lol
@A H shes older dude, they just didnt know back then lol. things were different
@@tikimillie
That's sweet. My mom is 80 and she is better on her tech devices than I am using them to make my living and run a household.
She's like Martha Stewart talent on crack minus the crack. LOL.
That cat was extremely patient and well behaved. I'm impressed.
You did an amazing job with him! I'm amazed that he was that patient for that long, that bald patch is huge! He must have been in a lot of pain
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“So for my safety, I turned him into an astronaut.” This one sentence has made my day! 😂
As a farm kid, this looks just like what shearing a sheep does. His fur is that thick :0
I was just thinking the same thing! Not a farm kid, but I've been to lots of yarn/wool shows, and there's ALWAYS a sheep shearing demonstration. It's so cool to watch a talented shearer cut away a whole coat, intact, in under 10 minutes.
@@michellem9444 10 minutes?? Thats a long time.... Im a city kid but would stay at my friends farm for the holidays and help out in the shearing shed, and they would only take a few minutes, maybe 5 tops to shear one sheep. You have to be fast when you’ve got a few thousand sheep to shear in a week or two.😅
@@valrose6083 I assume it takes more time to keep the whole coat in one piece than just to get the job done lol
@@valrose6083 going slower is better to make sure you don't hurt the sheep and keep the whole pelt intact.
When I watch these videos I keep wondering why aren't we making clothes from cats and dogs fur. Could be an ethical way to make warm and soft jumpers :)
I have a long-haired cat who hates being brushed, so I do have great sympathy for Prince's owners, and of course for Prince who must have been very uncomfortable. You have the patience of a saint.
Honestly, for most of this he's being a VERY good boy, considering how short the cat timer can be. Is that thing you put on him designed for cats or something you kitbashed because i've never seen anything like it before and it's HILARIOUS but also probably a lot less panic-inducing than muzzles frequently are for cats.
I don't think you can even fit a muzzle onto that cat, honestly.
You can buy them on the Internet. They are called either Kitten Space Hoods or Bite Space Hoods.
I'm gonna say it's similar to those specially designed cat muzzles which allow them to open their mouths and scream still while being unable to bite. It helps them remain more calm then it their mouthes were forced closed.
Thanks!
I won’t judge the owners because I remember when my grandpa was dying of cancer and all our time was dedicated to making his last days comfortable we fell behind on dog grooming. It was a one time incident due to extreme stress and we took her to the groomers to have the mats removed shortly after. The groomer was surprised by her mats because we were usually so diligent in her brushing!
Exactly. Life happens sometimes.
@@myopinion1773 so judgy, no empathy at all...as they said it happened once and it's not like dog was starved or abused.
Blaming and shaming only discourages people from getting help (or even surrendering) out of embarrassment. The people who really deserve judgment will never be on this channel. I do hope they've learnt from the experience and will take steps to keep this from happening in the future.
@@myopinion1773 How can a person be this free of empathy and compassion. The commentors loved one, a person they knew all of their life, died due to a horrific illness and because of this they dedicated more time to make the make the loved one leave this world comfortable than brushing their dog, and you are really saying that they should have given that dog free for ADOPTION? it's not like the dog was starving or dying, the grandpa was, and if you were able to read the last two sentences, it is clear that this person takes very good care of their animal..
absolutely disgusting comment
@@myopinion1773 girl, not grooming your dog for a week isn’t on the same level and having to see a dead relative pass. Shame on you for your lack of empathy, please learn better
Prince was extremely well behaved considering how long you had to shave him. What a handsome boy!😍
I was really surprised too that he tolerated it for that long! One of my cats stress blew her coat after a surgery, and the area around where the doctor's shaved got EXTREMELY matted in only a few days and I was too afraid to brush it in case I tore stitches. Prince was positively understanding compared to the fight my cat had.
I have a cat that tried to shred the groomer so I not only ordered the astronaut helmet, but it came with rubber mittens! It's been my first time grooming her myself and I think we both are handling it well. I only wish I were faster at it to limit her uncomfortableness, but she lets me know when she's done, gets a treat, then finds me when she's ready for more.
Dangerous as he may be I kinda hope you get him again at some point, if only to find out for sure that he's gotten that patch looked at and properly treated. You're right, it shouldn't be wet, it's concerning.
Same! I hope we get an update!
@Olivia no
These people drove 2 hours to get Prince treated. I'm not sure how often they need to be groomed but that's about 4 hours of commute every month so I hope the couple who owns the cat takes up cat grooming as a side hobby to save money and then come in every once in a while for check up.
@@dintypls9853 with long haired cats, regular brushing usually prevents this kind of thing, maybe they didnt know, but they better start doing that now :/
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I adopted a longhaired cat that was like this. No one had groomed him while he was in the little boxes on display at PetSmart, so he had to be shaved. I was sad but he was golden yellow so he really looked like a tiny lion when it was done. I got it done every summer after that because we lived in the desert back then and he just loved to be hairless. XD
Such a sweet story 😊
I'm just wondering tho - how did your cat signal you its appreciation of the summer lion-cut?
@@ombracaradaverno9289 He would normally be very lethargic and sleep all the time, but once he got his lion cut he would run around and play and be more affectionate with us. It was like two different cats.
@@SpellboundBrush haha my dog is a bit like this, his hair isnt long enough to get matted, maybe in a couple spots, but he hates the winter since he doesnt get to get shaved
hell act like hes extra itchy (which is one reason i started to shave him) to let me know its time for him to get another shave when winter comes around, i obviously dont shave him when its cold as heck though
Is there an update to Princ one with healthier coat and a bath?
This isn’t pet grooming, this is miniature sheep shearing
Poor darling...it's great to see that you were able to get him back to a state where he can have his fur grow back nice n healthy. I'm sure his owners were extremely grateful to not only have all that matting removed but to know that their baby was in such kind and caring hands. It's so touching to see how mindful you are of how the animal is feeling, and you've got such a wonderful little rapport that you build with each animal you see. I'm sure that at least eased the treatment for this (kind of understandably) angy boy.
"So for my safety, I turned him into an astronaut." This channel has some of the most amazing quotes ever.
Her sense of humour is amazing 🤣🤣
My favorite is still murder mittens
Here for the 'Grinch feet"
Catstronaut: Houston, we have a problem.
Houstin: Houston here go ahead.
Catstronaut: A wierd giant bald alein is shaving my belly with a torture implement.
“For my safety, I turned him into an astronaut” might be my favorite sentence ever
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Everyone: "Awww he looks like a little astronaut ❤️"
Cat: "TO THE MOON ALICE, TO THE MOON 😡"
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"Bang, Zoom!"
so this is how a goldfish feels
A more accurate analogy would be the groomer saying: "TO THE MOON ALICE, TO THE MOON", since the cat is the one wearing the space helmet.
@@shawbros shut up
Poor baby
He tried so hard to be patient
Excellent job helping him get through it as safely and comfortably as you did
You need to make shirts with his adorable grumpy astronaut face that says “for your safety” 🤣
That would be great!
🤣🤣🤣
@girlwithdogs YES PLEASE
I’d buy that.
Yes. We need that.
I hope Prince comes back once more, I am really curious how he would have taken bathing and stuff. Though I agree, poor thing had enough for that day, he was very patient for a cat.
Beyond that, I think he needs a medicated bath and maybe antibiotics. I hope his owners can follow up with a vet to sort Prince out.
As someone who has owned three persians in her lifetime, I can testify to how much work they are. It's a daily commitment from kittenhood. If they start young they can even enjoy the brush/comb experience. I think the single tool that saved my last two cats and me so much headache was the furminator. What a godsend for removing the loose undercoat that ends up being the source of the matting. Poor Prince. He's such a doll baby.
Owner of over decade of Persians as well. You have to admit though this is beyond negligence to let it get it get to this point the worst my cat as gotten is 2 matted balls a year during the season she sheds. I just hope the owner has a good reason like elderly and recently sick or something.
@@emacias1473 I agree it seems to me to be more than just a matter of not brushing for a few weeks. My two have gotten half a dozen mats at most in the course of shedding their winter wonder coats. This looks to me like long term neglect but I am glad they trusted Girl With The Dogs to sort this poor puss at last.
my cat has long hair and it took me 1 year to realize he needed the furminator as well. :´)
Yes, and some cats never learn to tolerate combing and brushing, no matter how early you begin. We adopted a 5 week old Himalayan kitten who was hell on wheels when we got her, and only got worse as she got older. We ended up having to do a shave-down just like with Prince, but she had to be put under gas anesthesia. Then from that point on, she had short hair 9 months out of the year, only developing a full coat for the winter. Come spring, it was back to the groomer for her warm weather lion cuts. She still never got tolerant at all and had to be anesthetized every time, but it was always JUST gas, she woke up as soon as the gas was stopped, and we could all tell how much happier she felt with her lion cuts. She would strut like a supermodel as soon as we were through. And I happen to be an experienced vet tech, so I know how to safely comb and brush a cat. Some cats are just not at all willing to allow it, even when their coats are in excellent condition. Of course you have to comb every day with these guys, but when the cat simply freaks out at the sight of the tools, you have to do something else. This cat was the only one of our many cats in our lives who would freak. I think it was a phobia, and she may have also had a sensory issue. All of our other Persians loved to be combed and brushed. Our current Domestic Longhair (Nebelung impostor, LOL!) climbs in my lap to be brushed and combed and even rolls over to let me comb and brush her WHOLE belly. She rolls her paws in the air like making invisible biscuits, and she purrs and ultimately falls asleep while I comb her out. So, it's not that we were neglectful. It was just something going on with that little Persian, and she simply couldn't handle a daily grooming. It happens!
I have persian cat over 15 years and even tho I didn't brushed her for two weeks she had like super small "matt" that I could easily brush off. Looking at the statement of his fur, skin and eyes, this is serious neglect. Propably he eat cheap bad unhealthy food too. If they can't afford to take proper care of an animal, please don't get one. Also brushing take like 5 minutes. It could be done even by elderly or sick people.
What a sweet good kitty! Glad they found you to help him.
I think any of us would lose patience after an hour and a half. I think under the circumstances he had the patience of a saint. He seems like a very sweet kitty.
"As always, before I dive into battle, I trim off the death daggers."
Ok, this earned a subscribe. LOL
At my house, we call the death daggers “murder mittens”.
Prince is a very good boy. He’s so very patient considering the noise and discomfort. He let it happen for a while. And I really feel terrible for him. So so so much matting.
I call them cactusfingers.
thats what i was thinking, an hour and a half? my cat is so complacent and it doesnt even know...
I wish he could have got his soothing shower. But maybe it's best to let the vet look at his sore patch first.
Murder mittens. /ded
Lol I just met a cat a couple days ago whose nickname is murder mitts. He’s actually the biggest sweetheart in the world though.
Poor guy. He was so patient until he couldn’t be anymore. I hope you can do an update and let us know if that spot has healed.
I know I write this on almost every difficult pet you have, but your willingness to put the pet’s needs above finishing them in a hurry, is so appreciated.
Ikr?? You can tell she loves animals. She's so good and gentle with him and doesn't get mad when he shows aggression. So many other people would lose patience... It's so good to know there are people like this.
Space Cat: 'I won't forget this. My vengeance shall be legendary!'
The Girl with the Dogs: 'Yeah, yeah. There's a list, pal.'
" You just wait till my cat star is fully operational"
Meatball sitting next to a x-wing: I'm waiting cat
Just like Loki said in Thor: Dark World, "evidently there'll be a line." 😆
The state of cat is bad, but in treating owners with politeness, acknowledging they found the situation beyond them, the groomer has let them know they can ask for help more often, they won't end up being verbally bollocked and feel they cannot ask for help.
They will probably feel they can keep the cat in a better state, now that there are no knots and felting to upset the cat. They now know they can get help, any time.
Sometimes, to lecture and berate actually does MORE harm. When the problem returns, they are more reluctant to ask for help. Not every pet owner is competent, or confident or experienced, or aware of so many inventions to prevent bites or slashes
You are so sweet. So patient with these little creatures. I had no idea that pet grooming was such a difficult job.
Even though my gorgeous long-haired cat, The Muff, is brushed at least twice every day, he still can develop mats. Over the years I've learned that the minute I notice the tiniest little clump, out comes what I call The Grim Reaper, a de-matting comb. The Muff will run and hide if he sees this tool in my hand, so I must resort to a bit of subterfuge in order to approach him. Generally, it will take a tiny little clump and remove it. I'm extremely careful and tender using it, but it must be done, lest my gorgeous, glorious golden boy become as unhappy as poor Prince. Judging from Prince's naked self, a visit to a vet is in order. Hard work. Sorry, sweet Prince!
Yeah... we used to have a long furred cat and they get matted SO QUICK!! And they hated any form of grooming 😭
They truly do get matted in no time. My cat gets mats on the inside of her back legs and in her “armpits”. I usually just cut them off tbh, the skin is SO thin there it must hurt like hell to have them combed out.
THE MUFF
@@FilippaSkog oh gah and those places in general are just sensitive too... poor baby. Ours would get them on his haunches and inbetween his two front legs, on his chest. That would always be so tight and I felt bad if I didn't notice it grow in time.
I think the poor cat licked himself raw trying to remove the mat himself and because of the sandpaper tongue he just ended up giving himself a thousand tiny little sores that got infected. :(. MY maine coon will do that and when I see a mat I have to get her while sleeping or gabapentin her so she won't maw me.
I have a long haired calico, I brush her THREE times a week and SHE STILL GETS MATS. Don't ask me how.. I'll never know. My groomer still needs to work her magic. Great job!
Some cats are just prone to it, even with the best grooming.
I think it’s recommended to brush everyday!
Because brushing does not get the tangles and mats that start at the skin. Combing with a comb starting at the skin is the only way to keep your long haired dog or cat mat free. Brushing should be done for finishing and maintenance. Use a slicker brush to break up small loose mats and tangles before combing to ensure your pet is not in pain.
That’s because long haired cats need brushing once a day or more. My childhood cat was long haired and never got matts bc we brushed him once to three times a day and my parents let him be an outdoor cat (we lived out in the country and I didn’t have a say in it I was only a kid)
@@93djwilliamson it’s recommended by humans, but some cats can’t tolerate it daily.
I felt like I was holding by breath throughout that video. I think the cat was remarkably patient, your reflexes are on point, and he will feel so much better without all that hair pulling on his skin.
That ball was the opposite of a happy hoodie. A rage helmet? Anger globe? Fury ball?
Surly Sphere? Orb of Discontent?
@@ayjee6405 Oh, I like that one!
@@ayjee6405 I vote for 'Orb of Discontent', excellent suggestion! :D
FURY BALL! Brilliant!
Ornery orb?
You young lady do excellent work. I had a white male Maine Coon with a severe attitude. I tried several groomers and actually had one call me back and yelled 'Come get your damn cat!' Most would just tell me no. I finally found a competent groomer that would use a mild sedative and LOTS of safety gear to give him a buzz cut. I tried so many different combs and brushes but it was next to impossible to brush him out without deadly consequences. Great job on this fella!
I’m so happy that the owners got the chance to bring the little fluff in before it got worse! I hope the owners are okay... I know that sometimes life gets the best of us. 🖤
Thank you so much for writing such a considerate, understanding comment - I am always so happy to see people like you in comments. It makes me feel better to know that there are still people out there who don’t judge but try to understand. I hope you have a lovely day.
@UA-camr Unknown in my town of over 300,000 people there is only 1 person who will groom cats or even do the nail trims. 🤷🏻♀️
Usually she talks all through the vids, but I liked how this time she let extended silences help us feel how serious this groom process was
I agree. It was stressful!
Poor baby, that infected spot looked painful. God bless you for helping him and God bless his owners for doing the right thing and bringing him in. I haven't always been a perfect pet owner but watching your videos has given me tips on how to do better.
The infected spot IS painful
This one hurts my heart to watch and brings tears to my eyes. I understand GWTD’s comment to be respectful of this kitty’s owner. Just thankful that this precious cat was brought to this amazing young lady for care.
Is there a follow-up of this? Sweet parents got him on the right track, but I'd love to see him fluffy and healthy. And that astronaut ball is hilarious. It can make anyone look sour.
Yeah it'd be nice to see him again
Do you mean his owners? His parents are.... other cats.
@@niamhhoran No one owns a cat, we are just their servants.
@@niamhhoran Uh, they are “adoptive” parents… just because something doesn’t biologically come out of your sack, doesn’t mean it’s not your kid. Lol.
They feed it, house it, play with it, love it, care for it…
Why don’t you go tell that to people who’ve adopted children. 😂
I agree. And I hope they had a vet look at the patch that was balding. It definitely had some discharge. And raw skin like that could not have felt good. I hope everything got cleared up as quickly as possible
Must have felt really good for him in the end
Aww, poor fella probably feels a big relief now! Thats why I'm glad every animal i own has short/smooth coats! I had a black long haired German Sheppard and he was high maintenance so after that I said no more long haired critters. They are lovely to look at but can be expensive especially when they become older and don't self groom as often.
Lol. Yeah, can't say I have time for such a high maintenance dog either. Improper upkeep only leads to trouble and pain down the line!
@@DM-fp8rr when I rescued my German Sheppard his coat was terrible and we had to basically shave him because it was so bad. He had mud caked in his fur,mold, and sadly my husband even found larvae or some kind in there.
@@YouKnowMeDuh I definitely don't have the time or extra cash to be putting forth for grooming and maintenance all the time. Vet visits are bad enough.
everyday i’m grateful my long hair cats love to be brushed! i have a 9 year old persian kitty who tends to get matted but i’m brushing her more regularly because we’re going into winter and even though she doesn’t go outside, upstate NY winters can be brutal and i want her to have her long fur, she’s cuter that way too! our other cat didn’t quite understand the brush at first, but now he loves it too and is jealous when our other one gets brushed and comes in to take over and be the one brushed, much to our persian’s dismay, lol
When the mats come away you can see Prince has some meat on his bones. He's definitely been loved on, and likely has been groomed before since he has some tolerance. If they had to drive two hours, likely the person they usually went to was sick or had too long of a backlog to wait any further, and they were lucky enough to be close enough to a groomer who posted how great she was with kitties on YT.
Only the best for Prince!
And then there's covid. Judge not.
I guess, but it's so easy to just take a pair of scissors to a matt and cut it off before it becomes a problem. I just don't understand pet owners that don't seem to have the wherewithal to even attempt to mitigate the issue. Same type of energy as people who let their cats outside unsupervised
@@ticklord Do *NOT* cut your cat's matts off with scissors! Their skin is extremely thin and stretchy, and can be wadded up inside the matt as well. You wouldn't believe how quickly a small animal like a cat can bleed to death. *PLEASE* do not continue to do this!
@@khimerical Whoa an armchair veterinarian! I assure you I know what I'm doing. It's incredibly simple to feel where the matt is especially when I catch them early (which is always)
You'd be shocked at how much you can accomplish by using your lil noggin of yours. My medium hair cat has enough fur length that I know what is fur, I don't go cutting willy nilly.
Okay.
Mayonnaise: "I am the most matted cat you've ever seen"
Prince: "Hold my beer"
😂😂😂
"Hold my fur"
So sad! I hope he gets regular grooming after this so he NEVER has to go through this again.
With a cat like this, daily brushing would most likely prevent this type of matting. Hope the owners stop being lazy and brush him to prevent this in the future 😭
Quite distressing to watch, even as a non-cat-lover, I have to admire how well he took it.
@@kwilliams5728 unfortunately, since the owners took the cat to a groomers, nothing can be done. The owners made an effort to improve the situation so there is nothing that can be done.
@@monateru1712 Yeah, as much as it is awful, it already happened. There is no point in demonising owners or talking about having them give up the cat. We can hope they start implementing regular grooming for their cat from this point on. Many people do own pets they lack knowledge to raise perfectly, i was the same.
@@l.pmoonstone5067 It's possible that the cat despises brushing and made it too difficult for his owners. Most people are not professional animal groomers and don't know how to deal with an ornery cat.
Vanessa: “For the cat, this can be very painful.”
Cat: {looking totally chill} 😂
Vanessa is a total boss!!
People that haven't had persians and even some that have, have NO idea how fast they can mat up. If you have a persian and you want to judge because yours doesn't get that bad, just know that I had a persian years ago that never matted. Her fur was just very silky and if she got mats, they were minimal and she never had to go to the groomer. When my mother in law passed away (long after the other persian I had was gone), I took her cat. When I got her, she was like this guy, because my MiL was too sick at the end to deal with her coat. I took the cat to the vet to get her shaved and I thought that was that. HA. This cat's coat is coarse and she mats up ridiculously fast. So there I was with this cat that grew dreds in like a week and there are VERY FEW cat groomers, even in big cities. It took me quite a while but I finally found a really good cat groomer in my area. Thank god I don't have to drive 2 hours like these poor people do. So yeah, just because you think you know, you really don't. I thought I knew, and I really didn't. Now I do though, lol.
Seriously it can take less than a month.
Same with the French breed, the Greys, (might be called chateraux?)
interesting! I have a German Shepherd so I've never had to deal with matting. I wasn't judging the owners because I could figure something like this happens
Look here see 😁, we don't know everything so judging people on their pets like this is oh so foolish.
We should be aware there is négligence afoot, yet there usually are other factors that weigh in. Thanks for the info about this breed so it can be passed on! 🤘🏾
Yeah. I have 2 husky dogs. They're brother and sister so genetically very similar. The girl has longer fur and is a paler colour. Conventional wisdom says she should be worse for matting but it is her shorter haired, darker furred brother that mats like all heck. She properly sheds leaving fur everywhere but his clings to him and felts. His back legs and rump were shaved when we adopted him and his fur was like a sheepskin rug. Every animal is different so although there are patterns as to which need more grooming there are always exceptions to every rule. Thankfully he has a very gentle temperament so he got fully brushed out rather than shaved and he has not gotten into as sorry a state again in the last 18 months.
@@requisitegold1010 German Shepards don’t really mat cause they are short hair lol
I was in awe of how carefully you handled the shaving, going millimeter by millimeter, always making sure not to hurt the cat. This was amazing to watch. Hats off to you!
Your talent and patience are a blessing for pets and their owners.
Don't say that too loud fellow David.
Maybe for the owners but not for the cats that get their nails clipped and dogs that get sprayed in strong smelling cologne...
Poor kitty! I bet he feels much better.
I'm sure he's grateful in the end! All that matting and that infected skin must have been terribly uncomfortable. 💚
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My reporting hand is getting tired
That patch where the fur had already pulled out just broke my heart! :( This is why I make sure to brush my long haired cat many times a week, and use a "rake" comb as well.
Rake comb? Like an undercoat rake?
Yeah, and I keep my long haired cat's fur shorter on his back legs & tail since he hates being brushed. I call it a fuzzy pants trim. Prevents mats and dingle berries.
@@YouKnowMeDuh Yeah i think that's what it is called, the name escaped me! :) Granted not every cat has such a thick coat as my long haired but its kept her matting free!
After just the shock of seeing the cat endure the start so well (must have been nice gentle rubs and then reduced tension in mats?) the TRULY SHOCKING part was that it tolerated having its tail shorn so perfunctorily.
I used to have a beautiful fluffy longhaired cat named Sophie. I brushed her several times a week and did not have to deal with many mats (or furballs). Then I got married and went on a honeymoon; the person who watched her while we were gone for 3 weeks was afraid to brush her and when we came back, she was so matted we had to have her shaved. The only groomers we could find insisted on putting her under for it, so it was an incredibly expensive haircut. It took forever to grow back in and look normal. So yeah, if you have a longhaired cat, staying on top of grooming, getting them used to the brush is essential to avoid sad cats and sad wallets. But sometimes things happen and our fluffballs get matted anyway, despite our best efforts!
When you bring him in and he looks around, he looks so scared. What a little cutie pie.
He only looks content in his space helmet because he's daydreaming about eating your liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.
Lmao 🤣
*discomforting slurping noises*
Roflmao
LOL!
Hey, I don't Jodie Foster this kind of behavior-
"I hope you enjoyed watching me almost get mauled by a cat."
I my defense, I'm quite happy you _were not_ mauled.
I had the same situation with another cat that I groomed. I gave the owners the benefit of the doubt and the cat came back a year later worse than it was before. It still breaks my heart that I had to give that poor cat back to those people. Rawr was the sweetest cat I’ve ever met and didn’t deserve the pain he was put in💔
That poor kitty!! 🥺🥺 I’m so glad his human(s) found a kind, gentle groomer like you to get those mats off!!! He did look pretty pissed at the end but considering it took 1.5 HOURS... he was much more calm and collected than I’d expect from most felines!! I bet he could feel the relief as the pelt came off 😫 Thank you for taking such good care of him and respecting his limits.
I had a beautiful long haired cat as a kid who HATED being brushed, she would attack you and then go and hide for hours if you tried to brush her, she was the sweetest thing otherwise, we ended up doing our best to brush her (with one of my old hairbrushes) but still had to cut out mats and even get her shaved occasionally
I've personally found that if you brush your own hair in front of your pet on a regular basis, and then you attempt to brush them with your own hair brush, they usually accept that surprisingly well. It might not be as effective as a pet brush, but it's certainly better than nothing.
Cats need a specific kind of brush, she probably didn’t like the human brush being used on her, but I’m glad you took care of her coat!!
If you ever have this issue again they make brushes that are in arches that cats love to rub against. My long haired cat hated to be brushed but loved those arches and to self brush.
@@ayajade6683 thanks!! I’ll definitely check them out if I have another cat like that!
@@jynxx37 Ditto. My long haired kitty loves my roller brush (lots of bristles of differing heights). Matting doesn't happen often but when it does, it's on the back of her belly were she does not like to be brushed with anything. I have a furminator rake that I'll use on that area periodically. I can also work out beginner mats with my fingers.
I know everyone has their own circumstances, but it’s so sad to see an animal get into that state.
At least he’ll be a lot more comfortable now ❤️
Best wishes from the U.K. xx
I thought so too. Made me wonder if the owners lacked information where they think the cat grooming itself was all that is needed? Or perhaps he would not tolerate combing because it was hurting him. Glad they took action and found a kind groomer to help him out and recognized the severity of the situation!
The owners’ area didn’t have any groomers so they drove for two hours to get here. Plus the cat probably didn’t like getting brushed.
@@jellyrolly well that might be the case but you gotta teach em to get used to it. my cat has lotsa trauma from previous owners.. i got hem whe he was 6 months old. he was taken away from his mama cat when he was 2 weeks old. i hadf and still have to teach him a lot. he is now 2 1/2 years old. and slowly he makes progress.
@@jellyrolly also i cant cut his nails cuz otherwise he hurts me. so i go to the vet regularily to get his nails cut. thats 15 bucks plus 17 bucks routine checkup while im at it every 2-3 months
@@jellyrolly I was confused about this too, as the cat seemed perfectly content for an impressively long while as a complete stranger shaved him so I'd have assumed that he'd love getting gently brushed at home as he lay in his owner's lap but who knows?
You can tell just HOW MUCH BETTER the cat feels after you removed this matting! Because as soon as most of it was off they started moving around finally 😂