My long hair cat gets burrs and things tangled in his fur when he’s outside. Last summer we trimmed his fur with scissors and thinning scissors, which took forever.
I know he won’t sit still for an electric trimmer. What I want is a tool like the Furminator that also trims the fur. Does anything like this exist?
When I read the title, I thought you were asking for a gas-powered trimmer. I think a Weed Eater might be overkill.
I used an electric trimmer when I had a Maine Coon, and he tolerated it fairly well, once he got used to the sound. I bought it in a pet store. A vet or a groomer might sell them too.
Nair…
Sorry, I had to.
I always used scissors on my long hairs.
There are manual trimmers available for this. They have a trimming head rather like an electric clipper, but then instead of the motor they have 2 handles that you squeeze repeatedly to operate the trimmer.
Search for “manual hair trimmer” to find them. Bressant is one brand. They run about $20-$30.
However, some cats object to them almost as much as electric ones.
IMHO, this is money well spent at the groomer’s.
Scissors are a big no-no. I’ve seen far too many people cut their cat’s skin accidentally with scissors.
The groomers can get it done quickly and safely, your cat will still love you, and you won’t be covered with scratches.
I agree with Pullet. If there are mats in my cat that I can’t get out with a comb myself (without driving the cat to anger), to the groomer’s they go. Fast, easy and not that expensive.
Generally, lubricating the hair around the mat with vegetable oil will make it possible to remove these fairly easily. Be sure to use an edible food-grade vegetable oil, because the remainder will be licked off their coat by that cat or other cats in the house.
Can’t disagree with you, but I’m not keen on the idea of putting a wad of oil on the cat. Cats and dogs can give themselves pancreatitis if they eat a bunch of fat in one sitting.
Go to Sally Beauty Supply (or something similar) and pick up a ‘razor comb’ for $2-3. Works like a champ, really. Now if you’re cat is really floofy, I’ve found that if I make a belly rub out of it, I can charm my cats into stretching long and wide, and getting a small pair of scissors from a sewing kit in to trim.
Really, any small pair of scissors will work. The cat may look like it’s been caught up in a blender, but their coat will grow back. Really, my cat looks mangy, but dammit, he feels great. I noticed he immediately was more playful with his brother.
But try the razor comb if you don’t want to give your cat a grooming yourself. It’s not like cats are fashion conscious or anything. . .
Tripler
. . . at least mine aren’t (thank Og).