Long haired cats need a lot of grooming

This is Delilah who likes to get out in the fresh air and isn’t bothered about the cold because she has such a thick, long coat.   Her attempts at grooming herself are haphazard and if we don’t give her a daily brushing she will develop knots.  Our Zoom Groom cat groomer is perfect for keeping her coat tangle free, it gives a massage effect as well and Delilah just loves it!

This lovely cat has been here since a kitten, she was abandoned when she was just a few weeks old.  Delilah is one of our permanent sanctuary residents.   We get lots of long-haired cats brought in and it’s usually because their coat is in such a mess that only the vet can sort it out.  A general anaesthetic and having it all clipped off is the only answer.   When the knots pull, it hurts and the cat can’t bear it, so once the coat has become tangled then having it clipped off is the best solution.   It needs to be done in warm weather because to suddenly be naked is a shock to the feline system!

If you have to get it done in winter then a polo neck jumper (the sleeve of a cardigan will do) will keep your cat a bit warmer.