Extremely matted & furocious astronaut cat
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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. 😊
"So for my safety, I turned him into an astronaut" Cat: "Houston, we have a problem."
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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.
This was closer to sheering a sheep than grooming a cat XD
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 *: )*
“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 KZheadr 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 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.)
@@Jane-dr2wg good luck to you and your boy ^_^
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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 My cat is long-haired, she used to get matted if you as much as wondered if she was. Super fine undercoat, with hair fibres that weave between each other. Shaving her at the vet once, they had to get too close to her skin & she got it split open. Had to be glued. This was a cat whose fur was un-groomable; you couldn't get deep enough down to keep it from matting. For this reason, a total body shave every January (indoors cat in winter) was necessary.
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
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!
Can we admire her dodging abilities?
Yes. She definitely has quick reflexes 👏👏
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.
@@alexgade4512 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 🤣
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 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.
That cat was extremely patient and well behaved. I'm impressed.
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
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 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.
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.
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 😻
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 😂
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 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
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! :)
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 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💔
"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.”
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 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.
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
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 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
We don’t know everyone’s situation. Kudos to the owners for driving two hours to make sure the shave was done right! Love the helmet. Perfect for nail trims, too, I’m guessing!🐱
Poor baby He tried so hard to be patient Excellent job helping him get through it as safely and comfortably as you did
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
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
What a sweet good kitty! Glad they found you to help him.
I think he was a REMARKABLY patient boy, considering. We can't explain to animals why they have to let us do something so uncomfortable, possibly painful, for such a long period of time. The fact that he let you do it for so long without even tensing is remarkable to me.
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
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.
He sat well for a kitty. Hopefully his spot can grow back and the hair cut will have him less grumpy!
I have a Norwegian Forest cat. When brought in as a kitten, the vet mentioned grooming. Hazel loves being brushed (more than I want to) and she loves her toothpaste, too. Good habits begin young.
"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
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The Globe of Guilt
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.
I'm glad that even though you only own dogs (from what I know), you're so good at reading cats. You dodged him like a veteran cat owner! Glad you were able to get that massive burden off of him. He's got beautiful colors! 🧡 Man, I had a DSH cat who... didn't really know how to cat. That included grooming himself. Parts of his "lamb's wool" fur at the top of his butt/haunches always formed tiny mats every 4 to 6 months, so I took haircutting scissors and trimmed out what I couldn't brush out with a deshedding brush. I brushed him with that regularly, fortunately. It's been decades since we've owned medium or long-haired cats, and I'm glad I haven't had to maintain or detangle any cat coats that long. Nemo, the lamb's wool butt cat, just... really didn't groom himself, lol. He was more dog than cat. We called him a puppy cat! 😺 He crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in 2018, and we adopted another orange cat who's like the grandson of him (super sweet, very affectionate, and _needy_ for our love) and our late diva of a calico - partly her because he has white markings like she did, and... he does a VERY good job of grooming himself. His fur is always pristine. ✨ And our other cat basically has no undercoat, lol. 💀 He's more sensitive to temperature than we are, but he's slacked on grooming himself in recent years.
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.
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.
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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People don't understand how hard it is to keep a long-haired cat free of mats. My Siberian boy had huge mats on his rear-end region this past year; it was partially because of a health problem he had for a while, and partially because nothing I did seemed to make any difference as far as grooming was concerned. I had to remove the mats myself with a (non-electric) nose-hair scissor because local groomers wanted to sedate him before they would try to work on him, and I didn't want him sedated needlessly. I was lucky that he tolerated me working on him, but cat tolerance has limits and it did take about a month and a half to get rid of all of the mats that way. I'm brushing him daily as always, but I know we'll have the same problem again in the future. That's life with long-haired cats, particularly older ones.
It's hard but the difference is you're putting in effort to take care of yours, i can tell these owners take NO time or effort for their cat.
I would honestly want my cat to be sedated for most procedures...its not the same as anesthesia (being put to sleep) which terrifies me when its done to my pet or me...sedating is just giving them what they need to relax so whoever is doing the procedure can do a really good job and the kitty wont be traumatized. I wish i could sedate my cats to bathe them...but i wont give them benadryl off-label and any good stuff requires a prescription
@🙄HATERNATION🙄 He probably refuses to let them do much of anything to him at home despite attempts. This can happen in less than 2 months or even 1, especially if he refuses to groom himself (that's a lot of hair to maintain!). Sometimes it's a medical reason, old age, and some simply seem to just give up trying to self groom altogether for no obvious reasons.
this is why you get a real pet (dog) instead
You would be shocked how fast this can happen. They can groom themselves and have hair that's kinda like an alpaca.
He knew you were there to help him. What a good boy he was ❤
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!
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.
Poor baby he never shouldve been able to get that bad. Hard on both of you to correct. You did great! ❤
He did really good for a long time!
"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.
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 would LOVE an update on this cutie! Did he get that raw spot healed? How is his fur doing now? I am always so curious as to what kind of situations lead to cases like this......like if he was a rescue. Your videos are so relaxing to me! I watch your channel with my 4 year old daughter who LOVES seeing all the animals.
Wow, poor fellow. He looks like he is all mats. You're a gem to help him with this!
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.
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.
He was patient for SO long! Bless his sweet heart ❤️
You are so sweet. So patient with these little creatures. I had no idea that pet grooming was such a difficult job.
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.
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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@@YouKnowMeDuh they’ve gotten SO bad lately!
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How is this little guy now? I just love his face! So happy that they found you and you were able to help him! I'm very allergic to cats and dogs but I just love them anyway! I appreciate how you have so much kindness and understanding toward these wonderful creatures. I like how you talk about each breed and how to care for them specifically. So happy I found your channels!
I had a cat just like him. I had to do the exact same thing. I hope that sore spot healed quickly for him. You do a great 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.
This isn’t pet grooming, this is miniature sheep shearing
My persian loved being shaved. Her personality exploded with all of that hair kept short. God bless Andis
I've had Maine Coon Cats since I was 25. I'm 35 now. I use a daily glove brush on my 2 kitties for no more than 5 minutes - so 10 minutes total. I use a round brush and 2 combs on both kitties on Saturday or Sunday for 15 minutes - so 30 minutes total. It is a commitment, but they'll feel better, have less hairballs, less constipation, and look better with regular upkeep. Now, my kitties are not declawed and will scratch and bite when they've had enough, which is like 4 minutes in. But I took the time to learn and if I can't keep up with them (i.e., covid), they go to the groomer that month.
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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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!
Naughty Kitty becomes Bobblehead Kitty. Once Kitty got home and had time to chill out, I'm sure he appreciated the haircut.
that poor baby. thank you for taking such good care of him.
“So for my safety, I turned him into an astronaut.” This one sentence has made my day! 😂
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?
Bless you for your incredible hard work with these sweethearts. A very sincere Thank You!
Poor baby. I'm glad the astronaut got good care
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." 😆
“For my safety, I turned him into an astronaut” might be my favorite sentence ever
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I like how you are very precise in your cutting the cat. You express your knowledge and wisdom really well.
You’re a great groomer and I love your sense of humor 🥰
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.
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 know this is close to six months old, but that poor baby must have felt so good after this was all done. Glad you were able to help.
You are so fast. Those reflexes are on point!
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.
It's wonderful to see Prince got his furcoat done ❤️ He is so gentle despite showing some protests. Hope his soar spot healed soon! Would love to see a follow-up on this 🙏
I met this boy in a cat cafe a few years ago!! So good to see he’s doing well, he’s a sweetheart and you did a great job
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
Poor kitty! I hope the owners were able to get the infection treated and that Prince is once again a gorgeous fluffy guy!! ❤
You’re an Angel for this. What a great job. Honestly, I know how hard this is. My cat Mac used to get matted and because my hands are completely mangled I couldn’t groom him well. I took him to a groomer. He was pretty good, but never impressed.