will this calm a cat enough to be groomed/shaved?
1464191
I would be surprised if this was sufficient for shaving. I have long hair maine coon cats, of which a few need occasional shave downs despite all my daily grooming. I do have to use a prescription sedative from my vet in order to calm them down beforehand. Its better for them and for you. They won't be so scared of the shaver or scissors. Periodically my husband do butt trims only and with the two of us, one speaking sweetly to them and holding them in position, we can get by without sedation of any kind. It only takes 5 minutes.
1464192
Possibly, depending on the cat and the circumstances. Slight sedation also works. Most of the time, my guys need nothing when they're shaved.
2096062
I wished I knew that it did. I use this on my Sphynx Hairless cat at the advice of the breeder to remove oils from her body, so she can regulate her body temperature. I always follow up with a inexpensive good smelling shampoo after using it. The odor is a bit strong...though you do get used to it. You also have to be careful you get it rinsed off thoroughly, and that you keep it away from the eyes and mouth. The dirt just rolls off of her body with this product. This is only my personal experience with the product. Believe me, I had and have my concerns using a product that does not list cats as an animal to use it on. A very individual decision, though it works for me. Sorry that this does not answer your specific question.
641578
YOU could certainly give it a try, but it only works for a limited time after you spray it. For more consistent distribution of the fermones to calm them, get Comfort Zone plug in with Feliway, also at Amazon; it disburses the calming chemicals 24/7. There is still no guarantee - I have an older, larger cat that totally intimidated a younger one that I brought into the house, & even though the old one stopped her actions, the younger one still acts as though he is persecuted by her. My vet says sometimes this just never changes, & there is always an alpha . Sorry you're having this problem.
571060
absolutely not! this is a heated hair dryer that would most definitely harm your animal. brushing your cat with a cat brush is the most sensible thing to use. or taking your cat to a groomer.
1912417
Is your cat matted? It may depends on your cats temperment. I have a cat that would not use it. He is huge by. And matts up. I have him knocked out at vet and shaved like a lion.
1177118
You will probably want to use it very lightly at first, not try to actually pull hair out. Once she is used to it, she will probably be comfortable with firm brushing. I think it feels like a massage for cats if you do it correctly.
712163
Yes it works. It calms the cat down so the cat can relax and not be so anxious around people.
2001852
I cannot answer your question regarding grooming your cat, but I use these to groom my two Cocker Spaniels. They are the quietest clippers that I have used, but they do make some noise. As far as vibration while holding them I have found minimal vibration.
580106
I wouldn't use it on my cat as cats cannot tolerate the essential oils in this when they ingest it while grooming.
2126240
I've used it on matted hair on a Great Pyrenees, so it should work on a cat. However if you are not planning on shaving your cat, thinning shears work great by cutting into the Matt and brushing.
1614805
Yes. I use it once a week and I own a cat. It does a great job keeping the hair under control.
2111342
I would think so. It's very quiet and would not frighten the cat, and if it can cut tough cow hair, I'm sure it can do soft cat hair!
754284
I think so, but would probably take longer. My cats' hair is not super short, but definitely not long and it took a while.
1966530
My vet told me the best brand was Feliway. I purchased and it does seem to calm down the males.
1987611
No, not at all. I had the same issue with my foster cat. The cone will prevent your cat from licking/grooming his body but he will still be able to rub up against things and irritate his eye.
1657262
My cat has short hair but personally, I wouldn't recommend trimming the hair: the prongs are approx 1/2" long and end up against the cats throat because of the weight. To me, it would be especially uncomfortable on bare skin even when turned off, or nowhere near the device.
1051893
Maybe a bit quieter than the cheaper clippers. I couldn't call it "really quiet" though.I use this one on my cat, with no problems.