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i love that whenever you groom a cat and let them out of their carriers they without fail always look around in shock and dismay like "this isn't Applebee's! I was duped!"
Always “The betrayal!”
@@allared9008 pearl was expecting a chicken finger appetizer maybe a half priced margarita and was hoodwinked 😭
They're planning their prison break.
@@horeshoetulipshe didn't want the treat neither. She wanted the appetizer.
@@horeshoetulip2 for 1 endless margaritas for Pearl! 😂😂😂
My poor baby Pearl. Thank you for trying to groom her. She does have separation anxiety so I think not having me or my boyfriend around was causing her more stress. She does love lick sticks so I’m surprised she didn’t go straight for that when you offered it to her.
She's adorable, and her name is so cute!
maybe it's not the grooming itself but being in a new place with a stranger? Either way, she's obviously well taken care off and not matted, and she also didn't try to actively end a life like some cats I've seen on this channel, so kudos for that! She looks like a super friendly, smart, sassy girl when not being groomed.
pearl is such a pretty and lovely girl! i hope she's doing okay.
If you haven’t ever talked to your veterinarian about gabapentin for stressful situations, I highly encourage it. It’s a very safe medication that helps take the edge off of anxiety.
she's SUCH a gorgeous cat!!
Honestly, she's so sweet. She was stressed, but she wasn't aggressive. And she still wanted pets.
Agreed, my cat sweetpea would have sliced and diced and bit, she’s still so sweet while being scared and uncomfortable
@@nunu150 lol 😂 she’s definitely cute, just not with them claws haha
@@Matchacat22 Mine would have pulled out the nails and teeth within minutes, she's scared of strangers, new places and she doesn't like being held for more than 5 seconds. I'm very glad she's shorthaired, because I genuinely think she'd have to be sedated for grooming which is obviously a last resort. Pearl was very, very polite.
True, that was actual panic- not aggression.
Exactly. I think this woman is much better with dogs. Cats don’t want things constricting their heads. They even get scared and disoriented if they’re stuck under blankets for too long and can’t find their way out. This is a nice and very sweet cat who was just scared and if it started out that way, it was traumazing for her. Need a specific groomer for cats.
I would like to clear things up as I see a lot of comments talking about how we don’t care for Pearl! My cats get brushed weekly, and get the de-shedder brush once a month. My cats nails grow very fast, and they scratch a lot on their boxes and cat trees, so I trim their nails every 2-3 weeks depending on how long/sharp they are. Pearl has separation anxiety, and I thought I would be in the room while she was being groomed. I was running late for the appointment and the thought slipped my mind to give her a gabapentin (which she is prescribed). Pearl’s fur is long on her butt and chest, and when I trim the fur, it’s choppy. I wanted to get her professionally groomed to let her be extra pretty for once. I take care of her as best as I can as like any animal owner, I am not always going to be perfect.
I know that’s frustrating, but I wouldn’t pay them too much mind. People tend to jump to extremes based on very little, particularly when it comes to animals, and suddenly everyone on the internet is a cat expert lol. Keep on caring for your baby well and do your best to forget silly internet folks.
i think you should go to a cat friendly groomer, this coudlve been avoided in the firdt two minutes of the video
@@lilymeidAre you saying this isn't a cat friendly groomer?
@@masterdisciple6542 she isnt Educated enough this video shows it. A previous one where a cat looking really bad in that stupid ball on their face in a older video
@@lilymeidthe happy hoodie definitely was a problem and the fact that it didn’t get recognized as such was an even bigger one. I think without that and with more patience it would have been fine. Vanessa tried her best, but it does sometimes feel like she knows dogs just so much better than cats which then leads to a situation like this. But who knows if it would’ve been different once pearl was in the bath, maybe this just wasn’t meant to be also because of the things the owner said!
It’s so nice that you didn’t try to push on and instead decided to keep it simple for her safety
Amen
@@Biff-fm1mhYeah, a cat that wants to hurt you is going to hold on to you with it's canines and 10 front blades, whilst it tears into your arm with it's 10 hind blades like a raptor. 😅
I feel like you guys think this is a joke. Cats should not be groomed. It's not only a waste of money but clearly stressful to the feline
@@Moss_butt-da-_-alien Some cats actually need to be groomed. Not most, but some. Really fluffy cats can have a hard time taking care of all their fur. Hairless cats can't remove all the excess oils and dirt from their hairless skin. Older cats tend to find it harder to take care of themselves as they age. Sick cats also can have trouble grooming themselves.
WELL DONE! Absolutely wonderful to see someone take such care of a cat and do the right thing!!!
I love how she loves brushing but is still mad. ❤
Yeah you can't stop being pissed off after fighting like that , poor baby
I’m Pearl’s owner. Being brushed is one of her favourite things after pet/cheek rubs. She will never turn down the opportunity to be brushed.
@@rachelclark7274 I am 100% NOT a cat person, but Pearl is REALLY pretty and her affectionate demeanor is rather endearing. You can tell she's very intelligent and I like that.
@@rachelclark7274 Even though she's clearly scared, her sweetness still comes through in the video. She's clearly a very sweet girl, just scared of the grooming. What a cutie.
@@rachelclark7274 you do a great job keeping her from being matted!
SHE SLOW BLINKED!!! It was like she was saying “sorry, lady. I wanna be friends, but i don’t wanna be groomed”. She is an exceptionally intelligent kitty
Yeah. Sometimes I get stressed because I feel the cat doesn’t like me anymore if i do something it doesn’t like,(i’m a big cat person) but this really proves their intelligence. 😂
Bad kitty!
Just the quietest little growls while you brush her... "I hate everything... Also, yes, please pet me... But I still hate it all..."
It’s a sign of a friendly cat who does not consent to grooming. She’s defensive, but not aggressive. 😻
That's what I thought!! She's very sweet even when scared and doesn't try to outright attack her, just get away from the situation
the cat isnt in the wrong the groomer is :/ its not the first time she is handle of cat grooming wrong
@@lilymeid how did she handle this grooming wrong? and what expertise do you have that would back you in making such a statement?
@@jennyhuang7250 maybe rewatch the 3 minutes. I have two long haired cats that have to be groomed on the regular so I do see in fact a difference in how my cats and that cat is handled
@@jennyhuang7250 also she mentioned that she learned it herself and I go to a certificated cat groomer maybe they don’t have that in her country but here we do. And I would be an irresponsible owner if I don’t see how my cat is being groomed and handled but I have a feeling you’re one of these defenders no matter what.
Even though Pearl was scared she was still friendly. I’m always in awe of anyone that manages to groom cats at all!
Its crazy how in the 1800s people actually had herds of cats and managed to corral them into pens to milk them etc. Imagine the skill it takes.
If i tried to groom my cat she would murder everyone around her and then frame me for it
Such courage....
@@--___--dI think you misspelled a word. The “c” was correct, but none of the other letters were.
My cat lets me. I actually think she’s made my cat manners worse because she puts up with everything. I can even pick her up by the scruff(and she still purrs!). My dogs all scream bloody murder at clipping their claws, but I can snip her murder mittens without her noticing anything but pets.
"Failing" to groom this cat was the most sensitive and sensible thing to do! Admitting "defeat" is showing your muscle of flexibility and humility, your experience and compassion. Well done! ❤
Totally! The fact that she recommended that perhaps they try a groomer who specializes in cats really shows her maturity and experience. She was calm and did her best, but in the end, Pearl was telling her NO. Best for the cat and for the groomer to end the session. And if a groomer who specializes in cats can't do it, the only other option would be to have the vet do it, under sedation. It doesn't sound like Pearl NEEDS the groom, just that the owner wanted her to be clipped evenly. I think the owner is already doing a great job caring for Pearl. She's a gorgeous cat with a fantastic disposition. She did better than most cats would in this situation, and that's as much due to the care she's given at home as it is to her purrsonality.
btw to Pearl's mom, she is clearly a well loved and looked after cat. I was very impressed with her unique way of getting out of the hoodie :) very inventive smart character of a cat.
Isn't she morbidly obese though?
Every time I see the HH on a cat I think that would never work on mine.
Im a hairstylist and while I had a lady in my chair doing her hair she told me her cats were at the groomers.. long story short her sister called the salon to tell her that one of her cats died while being groomed, so yeah you made the right call for this adorable kitty! You are excellent at what you do!
Aw how sad, that's got to be so rough for her. Poor kitty
Wait they can die from this? Why?
@@brittneybrat8911extreme stress in a short timeframe can cause death. Shock (the physiological response) can kill people, as well.
@@brittneybrat8911 extreme stress can send their bodies into shock, which can also kill people if it's not immediately treated
jesus, that's awful. I hope they seek damages at least, if the groomer isn't bending over backwards to try to make things right, if such a thing can ever be made right
thank you for showing us this side of the industry, most people wouldn't see or understand this situation from both you as the groomer and the pets side. its refreshing
This poor cat certainly needed rear / sanitary, cleaned up, poop & pee stick to long hairs Anyone getting long haired breeds.. Persians, Himalayans, Ragdolls, Maine coon,.... as kittens, should start grooming,brushing , clipping, nails, ears cleaned. Adults that are rescued , & badly matted, get shaved down, & if difficult , under sedation. The it should be brushed often, even take 2-3 min a day, ', & as th hair grows back, will be no problem, as th cat has got used to th brushing. Same with nails, do often, even if just one nail a day, will get used to ..
@@Memow-pk1ngIf you get a kitten with long hair, take them to the groomer from a very young age so that they can get use to the process.
@@NaomivanTonder-jr7jx if getting kitten, puppy, u should devote your time to its upbringing. Not necessary to take to groomers, instead of just petting, use a brush , comb, they will get to enjoy, it's a bonding thing. Even short haired need dead shed removed . it's a fallacy cats don't need baths, especially elderly, Show gets get bathed quite often, just use proper cat products. Invest in some clippers & do rear/ sanitary, & between paw pads, on long haired, not that difficult. U get a pet, learn how to care for it ..
@@Memow-pk1ng Not all owners has the physical ability to wash and groom their cats. They still love them, feed them and give them a nice home to live them but need assistance with the grooming.
Such a polite kitty! There weren't really any signs of aggression, just firm "no thank yous" But she never aimed to hurt the groomer and was otherwise very sweet and affectionate.
That cat is SO docile. She accepted pats from a stranger, in a place that smells like dogs, in an alien environment after having her head trapped inside two things at once. The only thing extraordinarily different about this is how calm she is given the circumstances 😅 What a sweetheart
Exactly
Very good comment. 🙂
Agree!
@@ingoc8446 Relative to cats, this is pretty docile. Mine would be much worse in this scenario. His name is Vampire - and he bites.
@@larion2336I agree, Compared to my cat this one was an angel, my cat (Bob the Cat) is is really affectionate and loving to me, but if I'd tried to "groom" him like this I would end up in hospital. (Although Bob Cat is huge, 18 pounds and can stand on the ground with his back paws and look on the kitchen counter)
Pearl is one smart kitty-she had the bubble off in a flash.
She understands inertia, lol
She deserves a physics degree
Pearl's secret cat name might be Houdini.
She also entered her transport bag immediately and without question
She vibrated it off using the Speed Force.
This is EXACTLY how my cat would act at a groomers. I'm surprised more cats don't act like this. She looks part Siamese. Mine is Siamese. Too smart but so much love.
Pearl is a Balinese tortoiseshell. She does have Siamese in her bloodline as her grandfather was Siamese.
@@rachelclark7274Do you know what happened with Pearl after this? Did the owner perhaps try some things at home? I have a cat similar to Pearl who has freaked - but more aggressively - at the mere sound of a shaver.
My cat will probably behave just as badly. She’s part Norwegian forest cat with a feral personality. Unfortunately she has some matting that has to be dealt with so she has an appointment with a groomer on Tuesday but she’s going to be sedated first. Wish us luck.
My cat would be exactly the same. She looks like a Maine Coon although I don’t know anything about her lineage. She’s scary smart too and very affectionate otherwise.
@@markjerue9734 That was the owner you were replying to! In another comment she said that Pearl loves brushing so even when Pearl's mad at Vanessa she couldn't turn down being brushed.
I love how she is immediately adorable again after she got the bubble and hoodie off her head😂❤
What a sweet and patient little girl. Despite being so scared, she seems very reluctant to resort to aggression to "defend" herself.
Poor kitty. I appreciate Vanessa showing us this groom because it will probably help people have more understanding when their groomer calls and tells them they're unable to complete a groom because a pet is too stressed/being too difficult. The safety of pets and people should be the top priority during a grooming session and I love Vanessa actively showing us that.
It should always be about everyone's safety - the cat's AND the groomer's. I had a cat who was SUPER chill in all situations (he was a therapy cat for 10 years), but when he got to around 12-13 yrs, he started hating going to the vet. It's like a switch was flipped and all the foreign smells and poking/prodding really upset him. He'd growl like Pearl from the moment he was released in the clinic room. We wanted to do a senior blood panel on him, but he became so feisty they advised we sedate him, for his own benefit as well as for the tech's safety. So I made another appointment. Funnily enough, when I took him back, they were able to draw his blood without sedating him. I think he must have been so stressed out after the vet appointment, that he was just DONE. But I appreciated them not wanting to stress him out further by trying to take his blood (and of course I fully agreed that it was safest for them, as well, even if they were wearing cat gloves).
Pretty Pearl. As a cat owner myself I get it. One of my girls has separation anxiety also!!! She's a beautiful girl and she definitely seems too be well cared for!!!!
I love that she was growling and obviously mad even for the brushing, but she still gave you blinks. I think she understands that you aren't a bad scary person but she just doesn't want to be in the situation at all, and you did a good job getting her at least brushed and trimmed a little and butt-shaved, it's definitely better than nothing!!
i love how even though she was clearly very uncomfortable, she remained so pleasant and docile. what a great cat and what a great owner!
Thank you for respecting Pearl. She clearly was stressed and needed to calm down. You did the best you could.... I'm sure her owners appreciate it! She still is very beautiful and is clear she likes being pet, but she was overwhelmed by such a new environment! She is 7 after all 😂😂😂 Much love❤❤❤❤❤
That is one smart cat. Trouble bubble and happy hoodie RIGHT off.
It's not so much smarts as determination.
3:13 I love how Pearl says “yeah” when asked if she was ok. What a sweetheart, smart too. I have a feeling my Maine Coon would act the same way in a professional setting like this. She let’s me groom her at home and is fine as long as she feels in control. She rules the roost at our house! But she’s a benevolent queen for the most part, 😂😻😹
I heard the exact same reply from her. So cute
@@micheleromaine7782I did too
Maine Coons are such funny cats! Mine is the total opposite, actually, it takes us purrito-ing him to trim his claws, but when we go to the vet to ask them to clip his "pants" area and to trim his claws, they're like "oh he's such a gentleman" OH OKAY MA'AM LOL Let me tell you about Maverick and his FANCY moves he has at home, this kid gets away with murder at home, LOL
As someone who works at a Fear-Free certified veterinary hospital, I really appreciate you showing your efforts to safely complete the service and ultimately deciding that it wouldn’t be possible to do with this cat humanely. Some clients get upset with us when we tell them we weren’t able to clip nails, take blood, or get x-rays, but most good pet owners understand that it’s because it’s unethical to overly restrain an animal or give it an even worse association with the hospital environment than they already have.
As someone who has a kitty cat myself (and have had many kitties throughout my life), I appreciate when vets and groomers are honest about what is possible without stressing out the kitty. I've had cats that absolutely hate getting their nails trimmed and have been told that they were only able to complete the front claws and they were unable to do the back claws because of how stressed my kitty was and how much she freaked out and they didn't want to overly restrain her.
I am grateful to my vet for deciding to reschedule me Freya's appointment. Freya was a whirling, angry hissy girl. It was in her best interest to get dosed with gabapentin for future appointments.
Pearl is beautiful. Her stress-induced sweaty pawprints were heartbreaking. I'm glad you're both OK. Good judgement and kindness prevailed
Now, this is how my girl cat would act. Won’t tolerate her peets touched, screams, won’t let me near her with a brush, won’t let me pick her up, but becomes a total tart at chin scratches.
Mine is very similar.... and will follow me from room to room, wanting attention, but "don't pet me!"
Pearl is totally okay with me cutting her nails and LOVES being brushed. I’m honestly surprised she didn’t take the treat because she eats so much at home.
@@rachelclark7274she is a gorgeous kitty! Is she by any chance part siamese? Her face shape kinda reminds me of them
@@heroic_antagonist759 yes, thought of a Siamese too, also because of the blue eyes and the being vocal. She's beautiful.
@@rachelclark7274, our girl Nina just resigns herself when my son picks her up and I do the quick clip of her front feet. Now the brush is another story. She’s an absolute tart for the brush, especially for bellies. She’s all about the bellies.
The cat has beautiful eyes. She was definitely stressed - she went into that carrier so fast - it’s obviously a space she feels safe in.
Poor sweetie, she freaked the hell out with bubble, I think she might have bumped her head. But she was still so accepting of pets afterwards! What a sweetheart, her owners are so lucky to have such a gorgeous and affectionate cat!
Did I hear you say you failed at some point in the video? Trust me you absolutely did not. That was a complete success. You did what was best for the cat, her owner and yourself. Brava, you’re the best! ❤
Exactly!
Vanessa definitely didn't fail Pearl. She did her best
@@XxEmoGothOutcastxX Did you think I said Vanessa failed?
@@EnchantedwithPoodles No. I can read. I was pointing it out to Vanessa if she ever reads these, not you.
@@XxEmoGothOutcastxX So thanks for clearing that up.
I noticed that she calmed right down when the hoodie and bubble were removed. Some cats can't tolerate having their ears or their heads covered and will go completely psycho trying to remove the obstruction, I don't really know why. But considering how affectionate Pearl is with humans I think she could be slowly accustomed to some elements of grooming but I don't know that bathing and drying her is ever going to be possible.
She needs to be put under with tranquilliser then bathed while out of it.
Pet nurse here; the number ONE thing they teach us in school about restraining cats is DON'T. If its necessary for the procedure and to protect yourself and the animal, then you restrain it, but not before its shown signs of clawings, bitting, hissing, growling. Cats hate being restrained in any shape or form happy hoodie included.
What’s the happy hoodie for?
@VantaDraws muffles the sound and to protect the ears (mostly the sound)
@@VantaDraws muffles sound as they said (bc cats r easily scared by loud noises) and for some cats it can kinda inactivate them similar to scruffing. but others will sadly react like this
Fluff around and find out.
Poor kitty! She was definitely not having a good time, despite your patience and best efforts. Thank you for being so kind to her, and I'm glad you were able to do what you could for her.
Pearl is such a sweetie, she's only struggling and fighting enough to get herself out of the immediate situation she dislikes. It became pretty obvious to me that the cat didn't like being in a strange setting :( poor baby, she deserves the world and all the pets she wants.
That poor baby, broke my heart seeing and hearing her distress. You can see she has a lovely temperament when she isn’t stressed and she’s so beautiful with a lovely meow.
Thank you for listening to her warning sides and knowing when to not push anymore. This is why I respect you so much as a groomer.
Her little cries reminded me of my old cat at the vet. Thanks for listening to her cues and taking such good care of her!
I think having her owner in the room with her would have made things a lot easier. New environment, new smells (especially dog smells), and having her ears covered. Thank you for cancelling the grooming, it broke my heart when she started panting, which is a sign of extreme stress with cats.
I love how Vanessa creates the trust she gives for the cat in order to make a bond for each other. So that the cat can actually feel she's in great hands and nothing should be worry about. This is a great informative video tbh.
But why? Respectfully if you did some research you would find that most cats don't need to be groomed
I appreciate that you show difficult clients 😾 this stunning cat must be the first to manage to take off a trouble bubble +happy hoody at thé same time.
All of my cats (6 of them) would take that thing off their heads within seconds and freak out. They only let my partner and I clean them. These videos are educational for us as we aren’t groomers thank you 💛 you’re doing great with her 😊
I had my own little girl named Pearl, a snow white Persian rescue, and she also was a tough one to groom. Once the groomer told us, "She's a good kitty but even a good kitty can only take so much." 😢
She is a beautiful cat with a definite agenda of needing to be left alone. ❤ I am so glad you are sensitive to the need to be left alone she is presenting to you. Thank-you 🙏💕
My cat was very concerned for the kitty, she never took her eyes off of the iPad. Once the video was over, she jumped down and went over on the other sofa. You did a great job.
Pearl is a gorgeous kitty and thank you for respecting her boundaries and determining when she had enough.
At 3:13 it sounds like she's saying "yeaaah" when you ask her if she's okay🥺❤️
What a good cat, even with how stressed she was, she never tried to rip your hand off or anything.
As soon as i saw her panting i was worried. I love learning from you and seeing how you approach things.
babydahl - Same here...that's (usually) right before they 'lose it' completely, poor things. 😕
We have spicy kitties, then we have Pearl! Seeing the post from earlier, I think I am beginning to understand a bit more about this gorgeous kitty! Those eyes drew me in, and I missed the beginning of what type of cat she was, but she reminds me of my mom in law's Siamese short hair. She determined if she would put up with you and she found that I was the perfect person to curl up on and sleep with at night, when we stayed the night before hubby's carpal tunnel surgery, over 25 years ago. She ignored me to the point that I ignored her back, was having a slight nightmare about the surgery in the morning and she was just there on my chest, purring away and making biscuits without the use of her claws. Miss that beast, but she lived to be nearly 22 years old.
I have some tips from someone that used to do grooming... First off, nice approach with the creamy snack but instead of leaving it in the package, put a dab on the back of the hand. Your hand means she gets love. It would have gotten her attention immediately since she's older. Then, because she is older, would have avoided the happy hoodie. Whisker stress is more frequent in older fur babies. This would have sent her into sensory overload. For wiggle worms, as I like to call it, a mesh bathing bag works wonders if you properly know how to use one. It comes with closable holes for the legs. I would have fitted her first with the creamy snack on the hand, let her lap it up while working. Also you could use a dish, let her be distracted while clipping claws. It takes training on the kitty's parents part as well or have them bring her in often enough, she starts to relate good times with visits. Getting a drying cube for cats might be a good investment. Back in my day, they weren't great but I've seen the new models, they are really quiet and fairly quick.
It’s good to know your limitations especially with a cat. I was taught in grooming school that a cat can actually have a heart attack and die in grooming or even a vet visit. This cat looks like a sweet soul but not necessarily a good grooming candidate. Love your videos and how understanding and knowledgeable of your profession.
She’s the type of cat a person needs to build a rapport with before she’ll let her guard down. I think the shock of a new environment, an unfamiliar face, and an astronaut helmet were all just too much for kitty to bear. 🐈
Pearl (or Purrl) is a beautiful cat. Thank you for not trying to force the groom session, Vanessa. ❤
If you are not an expert in cat grooming, it is best to avoid attempting it, particularly with adult cats. It is important to go slowly if this is the cat's first time. Although cats are naturally curious animals, out of fear they will react differently to different situations, so it is important to show that you can be trusted. Give the cat time to get used to the environment and let them investigate whatever you are using before you begin. This will help to build trust and prevent any unexpected or dangerous situations. Do not force a happy hoodie onto a cat, if they don't like it. I observed the animal attempting to remove it because it was making her anxious. While it may sometimes be necessary, this is her first time, so don't rush the process. Take your time and don't be afraid to ask for help or advice. Overall great video!!
I greatly appreciate that you as a pet professional made the call not to force this. I had a long haired cat scarred for life over a groom that they should have stopped and waited too long. From then on he was not only terrified at groomers, but also at the vet. My once sweet boy turned into a maniac and from then on had to be sedated at the vet every time because they simply could not work with him. It was heartbreaking, so thank you for not traumatizing this poor kitty unnecessarily!
My cat was also traumatized by a very rude vet. Since that day she became a very scared and unhandable cat that need to be sedated at every veterinary visit. It's so sad because otherwise she is a very sweet cat.
I feel so terrible for you sweet baby, and I'm so sorry he was traumatized like that.
Yeah, I’ve owned cats like her. I couldn’t even keep a collar on them. It’s best to hold them on your lap for nail clipping and they’re usually great with brushing. FYI, that tail whip is also a sign of her being anxious and/or overstimulated, not just angry. And those hooded eyes are actually a sign of calming down. Wide eyes is aggressive or afraid.
Such beautiful blue eyes! I'm impressed with your efforts with Pearl. And wow, that was some serious vexy tail! RC, thanks for your acknowledgement of GWTD's efforts. You seem to be a kind person and the world needs more kind people like you 💘
Thank you so much for your compliment! I understand not every animal will sit nicely during grooming, so I don’t want anyone to feel bad that it was “not complete” it was done the best to Vanessa’s ability with the situation.
I think all cats eyes are beautiful, I don't think that just because hers are blue that she deserves a life over the ones euthanized for not having blue eyes.
@@bunjijumper5345 What a strange thing to say to a comment that didn't mention anything of the sort.
You get an A+ for effort. That precious baby gave plenty of struggles and warnings but remained as sweet as could be. Bravo to you both!
The "trouble bubble"- 🤣 Clearly, she was NOT amused. 😾 You're undoubtedly the best groomer on KZhead, period!
I appreciate you showing a cat that has decided that she's not going to cooperate and will resist by any means necessary. Cats can go from seemingly agreeable to a whirlwind of claws in a fraction of a second. I do volunteer work in cat rescue, so I know how it goes.
at least she said "yeah" when Vanessa asked if she was ok.
She is a talented but very concerned escape artist who loves pats :'D she's such a sweetie even when vocalizing her concerns while receiving head pats. Good on you to call the full blown groom off and putting the safety of you two first
Currently going through this with my own cat. She loves cuddles and pets, but she absolutely HATES being brushed anywhere besides her head and parts of her back. Basically, if you can pet her there, you can brush her there. Otherwise, fluff off. Well. now she's got mats all over her. We've been doing our best to keep up with them on our own. But, it seems like they have just multiplied out of control lately, especially by her tail. At this point, we've realized we're going to have to take her to the vet so they can sedate and shave her. She's prone to literal hissy fits on a good day, so I'm not going to subject a groomer to her antics. Besides, no one around here grooms cats, anyway. (Note: Yeah, she hisses a lot. But, that's about it. I don't think she's ever growled or lashed out. My husband likes to say that she's all hiss and no scratch. Most cats hiss only when they're really upset. She does it even when she's just mildly annoyed. Essentially, she's just a prissy little princess who is prone to throwing tantrums and swearing in kitty language.)
Th problem of matting starts mostly with th shedding winter coat, if dead shed isn't removed it tangles with th outer, guard hair, Persians , Maine coon , as most long haired are, double coated, as dogs, Germ. Shep, Huskies Chows...etc. After getting shaved, u should brush every day, & as th hair grows back, usually by 3-4 mos, th cat will be used to it
@@Memow-pk1ng Our previous and current dog are both GSD/husky mixes. (Intelligence plus attitude, they're like cats in large dog bodies! lol!) Constant shedding and brushing have long been a regular part of everyday life for us. 😩 I've had cats my whole life (2 currently) but this one is only the second medium-hair I've ever had, and none have ever been anywhere near as adverse to grooming and brushing as she is. We adopted her from the shelter when she was about a year old. Makes me wonder if something happened with her previous owner. Anyway, because of her attitude, we let it slide as long as she took care of herself, which she did for awhile. Mats started appearing on her sides a few years ago, but she wouldn't let us touch them. So, we'd just have to cut them off quickly with scissors while she was asleep. Again, that worked for awhile. But, she is around 8-10 years old now, and she's starting to get a little chonky. (Another issue of hers we have to deal with that she's not going to like.) Since she doesn't care for herself like she used to, it just got out of hand recently. So, best to just shave her down and start all over with a fresh new coat. And, once it's done, regardless of her attitude problem, I fully plan on brushing her daily and training her to get used to it.
What a beautiful little lady! I'm very taken with the "wings" descending from her ears. Thank you for stopping the groom: she was extremely, extremely stressed.
I've been a hairdresser for over 60 years and I love watching you. It's very close to having a human. You begin to see the signs of trouble or joy... You're so kind and ethical. Good job
I currently live in an area affected by wildfire pollution and have been using wet clothes and a gentle brush on my kitten to remove contaminants. Thanks for mentioning the tub and the order it should be done.
i don't know how i didn't notice before but, i like how you call it the trouble bubble lol. and one time at the vet with my cat, i was telling them about how i think i should get her a happy hoodie and they were like, "what's that???" so, i got to tell them about it!
This was so educational. Thank you for showing the most challenging pets. You demonstrate such respect for the individual personality of each of your "customers", and I love that you treat each one as an individual, and place their physical and emotional welfare always first on the list of priorities, above all other goals.😻
Groomer: "Are you okay?" Cat: "Yeah!" Too cute!😊❤
I definitely think the hoodie and bubble were a big issue in this one, but that’s just how animals are. It can help some and stress others
Yeah. I have a feeling that, with this particular cat, should the scary evil hoodie not have been put on, the grooming might have been a success. What calms one cat down can easily scare or stress another. Cat is gorgeous and sweet, absolutely loved Pearl ❤️ and, with ALL the love I have for Vanessa, I think that if she wants to keep grooming cats, it would prove to be very helpful to get some tips from actual cat groomers, feline specialists perhaps. She is a dog whisperer, the best, but cat’s are an entirely different (literal) beast ✌️
@@pumpkinqueen3776Nah this car was done for, their was no way it was getting groomed, it was anxious from the beginning
Vanessa you are a true professional! To many dogs and cats are severely traumatized from groomers who force them through a groom. Much love to you from us in Oklahoma! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Love how she's so insanely mad but can't resist the head pets in the slightest. So cute x'D
This cat is like the Siberian I had. She matted a lot and the vet and I decided sedation was the only option. The last time I took her for grooming the groomer insisted she could do it without sedation. After watching you, I though perhaps I was wrong. When I picked her up, she had clumps of hair and shaved.spots. After that, I decided to trim mats out and not worry that it looked awful. She was happier and also not stressed. I would have Much preferred a groomer like you who knew when to say uncle. You do lovely work.
you know the cat is some fifth dimensional god when they manage to escape the deadly happy hoodie and trouble bubble combo
Man she reminds me majorly of my old cat… she was so fiesty the vets couldn’t clip her nails even while she was under sedation. And she had the exact same affectionate nature
Pearl has no trouble getting her nails cut by myself. She has separation anxiety with me, so I think if I had given her some of the medication for calming her she would have been a lot better in the grooming process.
@@rachelclark7274You are probably right. You could see she was nervous as soon as she got out of her crate. The fact she got back in crate on her own tell me she was not happy just being there.
I am glad you chose not to medicate her what was needed was done and you already taken good care of her so it would done more damige then good
@@rachelclark7274 My 14lb formerly 20lb muscle head boy cats are 12 years old now and they used to be knocked out for grooming. Then the vet tried 100mg gabapentin 90 minutes prior to the appointments and that works great! They only take it in their food on the mornings of the appointments. Grooming is annual and quarterly for the blood testing and checkups. I like these cats and want a fighting chance against the cancer this time if it comes again.
I agree,pussy cat ! I won’t let total strangers put my head in a bubble and trim my nails without permission either ! Akshually I think she’s pretty well behaved considering, I’ve had a couple you’d have had to pull off the ceiling. If you are desperate to trim claws on a cat,swaddle it in a towel as if you were going to feed her a pill, and extract one paw at at time. You probably have to re-wrap every paw.
She was stressed but honestly such a sweetheart
Oh my goodness, poor sweet Pearl. You can tell she's a lovebug, but she's just too darn anxious for grooming. (I can relate to that!) Groom or no groom, I absolutely adore her little face and her funny dark ear wispies. 10/10 would pet.
I am always amazed at the patience Vanessa has. Pearl is beautiful. She was VERY pleasant considering how quick she whipped and knocked the equipment off of her head. She used her voice to let Vanessa know, yet didn't resort to violence! Way to go Pearl and Vanessa!
I love when you include difficult sessions like this one. It speaks volumes about your love of animals and your knowledge of animal body language. You did everything to the best of your ability. I had a friend with a cat who had the same reaction to grooming. She had to be medicated for any grooming at all. She seems like she's a very sweet cat normally and just terribly stressed in this situation.
This made me feel so validated about our struggles with our calico. It takes about an hour to trim her nails. And that’s with one of us holding and offering treats at every turn.
Poor sweet kitty~ So scared and stressed~ Yet still loves pets~
She will NEVER turn down pets. She absolutely loves attention, and cheek scratches are her favourite.
This cat's reaction is normal. I am always amazed at the cats that allow someone to bathe them.
She was stressed out before you put the happy Hoodie on. She was stressed out the minute she got out of the carrier. She was looking for her owner. It was also really nice that you didn’t force her to be groomed.
She's a beauty. You did what you could and that will have to be enough. Good job!
You are clearly an excellent devoted groomer. But I gotta say I'D have trouble with that "trouble bubble" on MY head! lol :D
Aww, what a sweet lady. The title of this video is very apt. The whole time she was fairly calm (bubble panic aside) but was also like, 'do not touch my paws and please do not brush me, but yes, pets, thank you.'
"There was a FLUFFY FIGHT!!!!" -The Boondock Cats
Nice to see you observant of her body language and stress. You stopped immediately and did what was best for her. Thank you and good job!
I love that you tried to make it as bearable for the cat as possible. It's really nice that you are aware of the animals stress levels and know when it is time to throw in the towel as it were.
And even after all that, this cat was still so much better behaved than my childhood kitty would've been 😅 Thank you for watching her body language so carefully and not pushing her! ❤
Never understood the need to clean cats. Unless they have oil or some chemical on them.
Whatever the cause she was not a happy kitty. I respect the fact you stopped before anyone got hurt (human or floofy). This is why i always make sure i've bathed, brushed and done nails on kittens on the rare occasions i get them. So IF they need something done later it's no drama. I learnt the hard way. My first cat i hadn't prepped for her bath.. i had a grumpy sassy soggy tabby rocket to catch and rinse lmao
Im sorry the grumpy sassy soggy tabby rocket got me 😭😂😂
@@kuroroedamame she got me too.. i had the giggles the whole time i was rinsing her off. she was singing.. kinda lmao
Awe what a poor sweet kitty🥺🥺 i bet it’s hard seeing lil critters in this much distress
She was stressed but not aggressive i don't know if putting a bubble on was a good idea.
LoL! The bondage gear. Pearl's response was classic. I am always amazed when anyone can groom a cat.
I'm impressed with how well you read the cat and tried to continue in smart gentle ways. Cat freakouts are like brick walls - no getting past them.
Pearl doesn’t need the trouble bubble, she IS the trouble bubble with such beautiful blue eyes!!❤️❤️❤️
I think her meows after she got the happy hoodie and trouble bubble off were cussing you out. Poor kitty! You did good with her!