Right!!!! Barn cat USUALLY means feral and this one is far from wild! I have one 12 year old feral cat who stays at LEAST 5 feet from me, even when I'm putting their food down. I'm concerned that I may not be able to trap her if she ever HAS to go to the vet So far, she hasn't been to the vet since the original spay and release when she was a baby!
D Chester I can shave my cat by my self! He doesn't bite me! I bathe him, groom him, cut his nail and blow dry him by my self! I don't use a muzzle or anything in that nature
My 10-month-cat would be thrashing, biting, and scratching. I don't there is any way to groom his bottom except to take him to my vet and have him sedated. He doesn't even like to be petted or picked up: he'll fight back.
arthistoryliterature that’s how my cat is. She gets very anxious while grooming and tries to run away.. and bite me and scratch me. Can’t figure out how to brush her. How do you manage? Any tricks that you can share?
You prob have ur answer by now since it's been a while but for anyone else looking for tips.. using the scruff method u can literally do any grooming you need to. I always kind of "sneak" up on my orange female tabby or else she will hide all day if she sees me coming at her lol just pet the head and grab them quickly. Slowly lift the head till the front paws are off the ground or table. You can then do whatever grooming u need to and they won't fight back when scruffed. Hope it helps someone!!
I am so glad. Some people thing this video was mean, but if it is something that NEEDS to be done....everyone needs to be safe.Thank you for your comment
Omg you don’t know how stressed I was about my cat’s matting and I thought we needed to sedate him because he gets so scared but we did this today and OMG IT WORKED!! Thank you so much 🥰 You saved us so much headache and stress. Thank you!!
I have a young long-haired cat that really needs brushing, but she doesn't cooperate. You said you tried "this' today and it worked. What is 'this' that you are referring to? I would love to know.
Your cat is so responsive to the different techniques. I tried multiple different ways you suggested on my cat, but all he does is wriggle about and claw. I always feel bad when trying to groom him since he's a long haired Persian and hates his fur being touched.
Wow! For a barn cat who doesn't like to be touched or looked at, he handled that very well! He's very beautiful, too! Good job, good demonstration. He seems to be quite relaxed by the way you handle him. Impressive to say the least!
If I can add a observation .. scruff holding a cat on a work bench seems to be functional. A large cat will defintely feel pain if you were to lift him from the ground by the neck. My cat was varied between 22 at the heaviest down to 15 for the average. Farmer neighbor proved that cats remember for a very long time. At his heaviest the guy picked him up by the scruff and for more than 10 years afterward my cat would not get within arm reach of him
Honestly glad to hear someone say this. My boyfriend constantly picks up my adult cat by his scruff and it makes me really upset. I've begged him not to its MY cat but he is one of those stubborn dicks that thinks it's ok. They have some kinda natural instinct/function when they are young that when picked up by their scruff their bodies go LIMP,.this is so mama cat can transport them easily in emergencies in the wild and whatnot, they lose that instinct/ability as they grow up which tells me we should stop doing it 🫠 at the very least you have to support their rear/bums when you do it 😢
Not in any offending way cause I know cats are a nightmare to groom, but I laughed so hard at the look of Johnny cash...it's like its thinking "I will vomit in your shoes" my cat has done that to me days after a grooming
I hope JC got a treat when that was over he earned it!! My kitties are in love with Temptations it’s like kitty crack to them they were instantly hooked :)
I have a nylon mesh laundry bag that will close around the neck area. It wraps the cat up like your towel so they stay wrapped up and still. Then you can wash the cat wit your regular water and pet shampoo and conditioner if that is part of the routine. The nylon will allow your water and soap thru and you can do your scrubbing and even the initial towel dry with the bag on. Once you let the cat out of the bag he is usually gone so be prepared to keep a hold on him at that point. The bag will probably work ona small dog also if they wont stay still. My cat became geriatric and couldnt completely self groom anymore. So he started to develop matts. Shampoos and conditioners helped loosed the knots so that I could brush him out . He was somewhere between 19 and 22 at the end. So he had a good run for a cat.
If you bathe a matted cat/dog you’re only going to make the matts worse...think of dreadlocks!! I’m in the process of removing my kittens matts before I bathe him!! He’s a Persian & HATES to be brushed...but tolerates it better than the clippers!! He bit my finger pretty good yesterday while I was working on his matts...one is partially off & I’m going to use some of the tips in this video to finish as soon as my finger heals a little!!
I have a cat "hammock" that I sometimes use on my female orange tabby. Once she in it I hang her by hooks from the shower rod and it's so easy to do her nails and ears this way since she's completely off any surface and hanging in the air, she has no way of getting enough purchase or momentum to try to escape!!
Thank you so much for the tips!! I have a Persian kitten...he’s about 8 months old...that we found as a stray & when we found him he was so badly matted we thought he was a girl!! When we took him in to be spayed...because we thought he was a girl...we found out that he was a boy when my sister went to pick him up!! Anyway...they shaved off the matts while he was under anesthesia & I’ve bravely been brushing him since...Olof HATES to be brushed but he tolerates it somewhat. As it turns out...he has a couple good sized knots & last weekend I was able to successfully get one off using my brothers old electric shaver...a small version of what you use to cut a mans hair. That one was old & needed to be replaced...so I bought a new one & attempted to continue cut the rest of Olies knots...& the little booger bit my finger so bad that I have no skin along the side of my nail...I’m fine & taking care of it. I want to take him in to have him professionally done...but there aren’t any cat groomers in my area...I think after my finger heals I’m going to try a couple of your tips...& hopefully get the last of the remaining knots off of him!! Just earlier today I thought about wrapping him in a towel...but it won’t work due to where the new knots are...they’re under his chin/neck/chest area...& I believe that holding him by the scruff is definitely going to have to work...my nephew helps me with him!! I’ll let you know how it turns out!! Fingers crossed!!!!
Beautiful boy and somewhat co-operative. Excellent and practical advice, thank you. Glad to see you demonstrate the varies moves along with the predicted cat emotions and reactions to the restraints. Again, thank you.
Hi, thank you for this useful video. I've recently discovered some matted hair on my cat's chest and wasn't sure how to hold her while using the clippers. The vets would sedate her straight away and I didn't want that. No cat groomers around. Tried a few of your tips and it worked. Many thanks!
My cat had to be sedated and get a lion cut! I ran a cat rescue for many years and scruffed, bathed, medicated, etc. many cats! Both my husband and I scruffed and covered with a towel and he twisted his body and pulled his legs up over his head to scratch and bite.
Johnny Cash is a barn cat? Are you sure? He seems pretty docile. How is it that he behaves so well. You mentioned how he tries to get away... I didn't see it once.
For short haired cats, there is a comb with 2 different length teeth. Use it combing flat against the body. For longer haired cats use a slicker brush to remove any tangles then the comb. I will try do a video on it for you if I can catch one of my cats
For a cat who doesn't like being touched, held or looked at - "Johnny Cash" obviously loves (& trusts) you very much. :-) Light tapping between the eyes - I'd never heard that before - I'll definitely give it a try! I love the video's ending. "...so these are handling techniques, and this is Johnny Cash," and Johnny's like - *_"Yeah - I'm outta here..."_*
Excellent tips! It's refreshing to see how much care you take to be gentle as to not cause trauma and stress to the cat. Though my husband and I know about the panting in cats (not the same as panting in dogs) and what it indicates, because we rescue ferals, I'm very happy to see that you mention this. As well, you mention the signs of stress by checking the gums - very important and something new I've just learned from you! I can't stand to see "groomers" wrestling with cats, and terrorizing them into submission. I've been looking for tips because we have a rescue named Stephen who has long, super thick hair that is starting to mat. Once he decided he trusted us enough to make us "his people", we had him neutered and our vet shaved out all his mats at the same time, as his fur was in a terrible state - not just terribly matted in spots, but missing fur in other areas and burs caught deep against his skin as well. Though Stephen is now very receptive to our affection and to being scratched and pet with our hands, he is fearful of being brushed, no matter the type of brush of comb we have tried. We need to look after his fur but don't want to traumatize him. Your video has been very helpful and informative. Thank you very much.
Thank you for this. I recently acquired a little "indoor / outdoor" kitten, who turned out to be an emaciated, terrified little wildcat that my landlord is convinced has been abused by males. She has come a very long way in a short amount of time, and quickly became the size of a full grown cat, but she has mats on her upper, inside thighs. She handled having her nails clipped very well, especially once she realized there were treats involved. And I will try the "leg' hold you demonstrated, but do you have any other suggestions? I'm quite new to kitty 'parenting'. Thanks again.
It is fine to take a few days. otherwise bring them in to a vet or a groomer and get advice in person. If you can get it done at home and it is done correctly there is nothing wrong with it taking days!
lol. your bad cat was very good. lol I have been doing kitties for about 13 years. do you ever do the scruff and hold the tail at the same time with the same hand ? or, holding a front paw up to the side of his head with the scruff hand to do under his arms? you seem to be very good at handling them :)
Never tried the tail and scruff. I do use the scruff and front foot method quite often. Works well. Thanks. Keep up the good work, there are some groomers out there, that won't even touch a cat
lol. more for us :) hold the tail at a bit of an angle , while holding the kitty's head back a little further than usual. im sure you can tell if the cat is comfortable with this. some are not, but it can be helpful sometimes :) thanks for the vid, also. its good to watch someone else's styles now and then
My cat is nearly 20 gets badly matted and he is just a nightmare to groom I have to build myself up to tackling him and when I’ve finished I feel I’ve done 10 rounds of wrestling even then I’ve not got the matting ou it’s just awful my horse was never this bad!
you should do a purrito/blanket method which will be less likely to cause injuries for them and will calm them down while protecting you since you only expose the part you are working on. if you scruff, you run the risk of pulling tighter and tighter and if a cat has prior injuries or is older, putting a cat on their back can be very painful. please, use a blanket burrito. it's a lot more humane for them and easier for both of you.
My overweight cat has dingle berries.i will try your technique.it beats forking a hundred bucks over to a vet every time.is it safe to use hair clippers on a cat?
Oops I hit reply. Is it a cheap ass clipper? Do You know what you are doing? Is the blade sharp and oiled? Is the cat going to be contained? I just can't answer your clipper question and that is maybe why it costs so much to take him in
Oh my God Johnny cash, I love him! He looks so chill. So pretty, what a great cat. He clearly trusts you. Had great tips thank you, I'll let you know how it goes if I survive.
My cat is very well behaved and loves brushing. But when it comes to nail clipping, nothing could hold him down. The scruff? Doesnt work. He kicks out all over the place with front paws flailing. Now i just don't have the heart to send him for grooming. I feel sorry for him and the person who grooms him. Both are struggling with each other.
So glad I found this! That cat acted like a couple of my skittish cats did for a certain veterinarian, they had perfect behavior for her but not for me. You must be a cat whisperer like that.
My cat loves me, he will literally jump into my arms when I approach him, but if I take him to the bathroom for a bath, or try and clip his nails, I will hear the song of his people and be wounded by their weapons
Getting through the first minute is so difficult because she's just standing there happily petting him in ways he clearly hates and you can see his mood getting worse the whole time. Then she stops and begins restraining and though he is stressed he is not escalating. This is because of this one specific cat's personality, disposition and experiences. Don't expect your cat to behave like this. Especially when all of his body language is ignored.
Am a bit worried the tail being held ,I'm pretty it the tail has the elongation of spine there and if that is the case it could problemat8c that cat is very quiet and not adverse to being touched he,s a doll
I have been searching and searching for a way to remove a mat from my cats belly. She is nice, but can’t sit still whatsoever. She never bites, but she would hurt herself if I tried to manipulate her.
Get an air mussle, been train at the National Cat Grooming Institute and been grooming cats for 8 yrs and never use this cat mussle, it drives them crazy and persans can not breath.
Pet prepped what an awesome video!! You explained so much in such a small amount of time!! All ur tips are extremely helpful. I was a groomer in Florida for 8 years and I was the only one at my shop that would work on cats! Lol I've used these techniques myself for years! U mentioned some people making negative comments..I just want to tell u, they obviously have no idea what they are doing or talking about. Ignore them, please!! You are here making videos trying to HELP people which in turn will help the cats by avoiding other things that will over stress cats and could lead to disaster. All ur tips are safe if done correctly. Keep up the great work and ignore those haters. *whispers* they are idiots* 😉
I am not sure what you are asking. We as groomers are not licensed to medicate animals. This cat isn't sedated at all. And the vet would have to examine a patient to prescribe any sedative.
My sweet cat is aweful if you get near his booty. The vet told me we needed to sedate him to get his temp and I was like not my Einstein?! But now I see why. I tried with help to trim his bottom snd he refuses! Hes got long hair. The last groomer also said he was ok until his bottom. Any tips for the my body my rules cats?
Are you smashing her taillll??? Next time.. show us .. with a crazy cat.. please. . this beautiful cute cat on this video NOT SURE IF THIS IS WORKING. .
Shaving isn't going to make a difference in the world as far as the fleas go. Go to your Vet, get on Frontline or what they recommend and treat your house.
PetPrepper what is the tapeworm and fleas connection? I think you're right because she has been eating so much lately and I can feel her spine protrude I was telling my granddaughter that yesterday. Can they be transmitted to people or dogs from the cat?
big beautiful kitty, reminds me of my first cat. he is much calmer than the cat i adopted from the streets though. amazing how compliant he is with you. ill be trying your methods for my next grooming sesh
If you tried that with my Angel, you would be shredded! Haha! She seems so uncomfortable with her clumps, but will have nothing to do with the removal process.
Wow interesting techniques. My 19 year old has lots of mats but she will not allow anyone to restrain her. She goes berserk. You did nothing with your cat's feet, mine would immediately roll on her back and begin kicking and scratching. She gets so stressed I just dont do it. My vet got 3 people to hold her down to groom her and she was disoriented for over a week, really lost and upset.
The solution is never to add two more people in addition to yourselves. That's far too much stress on any cat and they don't deserve that. That's a bad vet. Worse comes to worse he should've sedated the cat not add more people to increase the fear level..
Johnny was the most dócil, cooperative demonstrative barn cat ever! He played dead as you rolled him left, right, up, down, and sideways! He even allowed you to make him into a mummy cat without a meow! JohhnyCash cat was pawsome!!
Having the cat professionally groomed is the best way to reduce shedding. There are many tools on the market used for reducing shedding, I would just ask at the store you go to and they will help you with the items they sell. I am in MN
HI! Thanks so much for the helpful video! I did try brushing my cat today and when I grabbed his scruff, he started meowing as if in pain, so I would grab around his scruff and he would still meow in pain. We do have another cat as well, that I do brush and he is completely fine. He doesn't freak out while being scruffed. Its only my male Persian cat. He hates being brushed but sense hes a Persian he has to get brushed. What should I do? Is he in pain?
I groom cats for a living and most of them would never make video cut. I could be bleeding to death and people would be all up on me about the poor cat when I was just helping the thing lol
Very helpful thanks so much for making this video. I'll come back and let you know how it goes! My cat is very calm and sweet and actually loves getting brushed and nails clipped (purebred Ragdoll) until you try to get her near water, and then it's like, "oh hell no!" Haha.. She will even play and bat around in the sink water, but freaks if I try to get her wet at all. All she needs is her bottom rinsed, so hopefully with these techniques I will be able to accomplish the task!
I know this is an old comment BUT I just wanted to say..I have a half maine coin/half ragdoll that is the same way!! It's so easy to do so much to him! He almost goes CAT-a-tonic when I groom him! But bring water into the equation and nope!! 😂 glad I'm not the only one!!
That's the calmest barn cat I've ever seen in my life!
Right!!!! Barn cat USUALLY means feral and this one is far from wild! I have one 12 year old feral cat who stays at LEAST 5 feet from me, even when I'm putting their food down. I'm concerned that I may not be able to trap her if she ever HAS to go to the vet So far, she hasn't been to the vet since the original spay and release when she was a baby!
Maybe lightly sedated 🤔🤔
He lived in my barn till he got old. No sedation at all, too bad most cats aren’t like he was
I came here to say this... my tortie wont even let me do any of these techniques whatsoever lol! 😂
Calmest barn cat suggested the idea for the video herself 🤣
Is that cat dead? Ours would have destroyed my arms and whoever is helping me. Good job, nice kitty.
+D Chester Whoever owns this cat did a great job. Cats that scratch and bite see humans as inferior or equal to them and were raised improperly.
+Ed Lorentson what..?
inferior? what..
only ANIMALS LIKE HUMANS THING LIKE THAT.
Mmm, just remember some of us are giving homes to those cats who were raised improperly.
Dude, chill. My comment was to Ed, not you. My cat would have done the same as yours!
D Chester I can shave my cat by my self! He doesn't bite me! I bathe him, groom him, cut his nail and blow dry him by my self! I don't use a muzzle or anything in that nature
LOL he is so cute. I love his little teeth poking out like he’s a vampire 🤣
This is an extremely compliant cat. My cat who doesn't like to be touched would have been a whirling dervish about 5 seconds in lol.
My 10-month-cat would be thrashing, biting, and scratching. I don't there is any way to groom his bottom except to take him to my vet and have him sedated. He doesn't even like to be petted or picked up: he'll fight back.
arthistoryliterature that’s how my cat is. She gets very anxious while grooming and tries to run away.. and bite me and scratch me. Can’t figure out how to brush her. How do you manage? Any tricks that you can share?
You prob have ur answer by now since it's been a while but for anyone else looking for tips.. using the scruff method u can literally do any grooming you need to. I always kind of "sneak" up on my orange female tabby or else she will hide all day if she sees me coming at her lol just pet the head and grab them quickly. Slowly lift the head till the front paws are off the ground or table. You can then do whatever grooming u need to and they won't fight back when scruffed. Hope it helps someone!!
That cat deserves an Oscar for good behavior
It HAS to be sedated. It’s not crying or anything. My cats are relatively calm but there’s ZERO chance they’d last through all this demonstration.
I would be in the emergency room if I did my daughter's cat like that. I can't believe that is a barn cat
I am so glad. Some people thing this video was mean, but if it is something that NEEDS to be done....everyone needs to be safe.Thank you for your comment
Omg you don’t know how stressed I was about my cat’s matting and I thought we needed to sedate him because he gets so scared but we did this today and OMG IT WORKED!! Thank you so much 🥰 You saved us so much headache and stress. Thank you!!
I have a young long-haired cat that really needs brushing, but she doesn't cooperate. You said you tried "this' today and it worked. What is 'this' that you are referring to? I would love to know.
Your cat is so responsive to the different techniques. I tried multiple different ways you suggested on my cat, but all he does is wriggle about and claw. I always feel bad when trying to groom him since he's a long haired Persian and hates his fur being touched.
You are a good person for doing this. Good luck. Thank you for watching, it means a lot
This cat is a paid actor
😂😂😂dying
Wow! For a barn cat who doesn't like to be touched or looked at, he handled that very well! He's very beautiful, too! Good job, good demonstration. He seems to be quite relaxed by the way you handle him. Impressive to say the least!
Thank you, people are either lovers or haters watching professionals handle cats. Thanks for not being a hater lol
That Cat is so docile. Dont know how he stayed so calm. Through all that handling. Good job.
Thank you, he was a weird calm one, he ended up being a house cat in his later years
he really trusts you
+ilgi genc He now sleeps next to or God forbid, on me every night LOL
+PetPrepper lucccccccky yooooooou , such a handsome prince.
Look at his little teeth sticking out..good video, he's a good boy!
He was the cutest with his fang teeth, he was so sweet too
If I can add a observation .. scruff holding a cat on a work bench seems to be functional. A large cat will defintely feel pain if you were to lift him from the ground by the neck. My cat was varied between 22 at the heaviest down to 15 for the average. Farmer neighbor proved that cats remember for a very long time. At his heaviest the guy picked him up by the scruff and for more than 10 years afterward my cat would not get within arm reach of him
+Randy J Thanks Randy, we never pick up a large cat by the scruff without supporting it's weight completely
The weight is not the issue, picking the cat up that way is... Jesus.... It's to hold him down, to calm him down, not to pick him up...........
Honestly glad to hear someone say this. My boyfriend constantly picks up my adult cat by his scruff and it makes me really upset. I've begged him not to its MY cat but he is one of those stubborn dicks that thinks it's ok. They have some kinda natural instinct/function when they are young that when picked up by their scruff their bodies go LIMP,.this is so mama cat can transport them easily in emergencies in the wild and whatnot, they lose that instinct/ability as they grow up which tells me we should stop doing it 🫠 at the very least you have to support their rear/bums when you do it 😢
@@sj_milk_ Get rid of the boyfriend. You are correct, adult cats should never be lifted by the scruff of their neck. Never.
@@sj_milk_ yeesh hope your next boyfriend is better
"Barn cat?!?" Was it sedated?
Melinda McCradyNot at all, why?
oh my gawwd! that cat is saying "b--just wait after you finish this video! you will be wearing the muzzle!"
that is a beautiful and well-behaved cat.
Not in any offending way cause I know cats are a nightmare to groom, but I laughed so hard at the look of Johnny cash...it's like its thinking "I will vomit in your shoes" my cat has done that to me days after a grooming
I hope JC got a treat when that was over he earned it!! My kitties are in love with Temptations it’s like kitty crack to them they were instantly hooked :)
I have a nylon mesh laundry bag that will close around the neck area. It wraps the cat up like your towel so they stay wrapped up and still. Then you can wash the cat wit your regular water and pet shampoo and conditioner if that is part of the routine. The nylon will allow your water and soap thru and you can do your scrubbing and even the initial towel dry with the bag on. Once you let the cat out of the bag he is usually gone so be prepared to keep a hold on him at that point. The bag will probably work ona small dog also if they wont stay still. My cat became geriatric and couldnt completely self groom anymore. So he started to develop matts. Shampoos and conditioners helped loosed the knots so that I could brush him out . He was somewhere between 19 and 22 at the end. So he had a good run for a cat.
+Randy J I would never put a matted cat in the tub, the matts NEED to be removed prior to the bathing for so many reasons
Randy J i
If you bathe a matted cat/dog you’re only going to make the matts worse...think of dreadlocks!! I’m in the process of removing my kittens matts before I bathe him!! He’s a Persian & HATES to be brushed...but tolerates it better than the clippers!! He bit my finger pretty good yesterday while I was working on his matts...one is partially off & I’m going to use some of the tips in this video to finish as soon as my finger heals a little!!
I have a cat "hammock" that I sometimes use on my female orange tabby. Once she in it I hang her by hooks from the shower rod and it's so easy to do her nails and ears this way since she's completely off any surface and hanging in the air, she has no way of getting enough purchase or momentum to try to escape!!
Thank you so much for the tips!! I have a Persian kitten...he’s about 8 months old...that we found as a stray & when we found him he was so badly matted we thought he was a girl!! When we took him in to be spayed...because we thought he was a girl...we found out that he was a boy when my sister went to pick him up!! Anyway...they shaved off the matts while he was under anesthesia & I’ve bravely been brushing him since...Olof HATES to be brushed but he tolerates it somewhat. As it turns out...he has a couple good sized knots & last weekend I was able to successfully get one off using my brothers old electric shaver...a small version of what you use to cut a mans hair. That one was old & needed to be replaced...so I bought a new one & attempted to continue cut the rest of Olies knots...& the little booger bit my finger so bad that I have no skin along the side of my nail...I’m fine & taking care of it. I want to take him in to have him professionally done...but there aren’t any cat groomers in my area...I think after my finger heals I’m going to try a couple of your tips...& hopefully get the last of the remaining knots off of him!! Just earlier today I thought about wrapping him in a towel...but it won’t work due to where the new knots are...they’re under his chin/neck/chest area...& I believe that holding him by the scruff is definitely going to have to work...my nephew helps me with him!! I’ll let you know how it turns out!! Fingers crossed!!!!
Beautiful boy and somewhat co-operative. Excellent and practical advice, thank you. Glad to see you demonstrate the varies moves along with the predicted cat emotions and reactions to the restraints. Again, thank you.
Awesome handling. Very informative. Patient cat. Can't help wishing there was a version of this with cat subtitles
Lol wouldn't that be great and so helpful!! Even if we just had a way of relaying one message to them!! Like "don't worry, im not killing you" 😅
Hi, thank you for this useful video. I've recently discovered some matted hair on my cat's chest and wasn't sure how to hold her while using the clippers.
The vets would sedate her straight away and I didn't want that. No cat groomers around.
Tried a few of your tips and it worked. Many thanks!
I'm so glad it helped, thank you
He is a good cat!
My cat had to be sedated and get a lion cut! I ran a cat rescue for many years and scruffed, bathed, medicated, etc. many cats! Both my husband and I scruffed and covered with a towel and he twisted his body and pulled his legs up over his head to scratch and bite.
LOL THE CAT WHEN IT HAD THE MUZZLE ON LOOKS SO FUNNY i hope the cat was okay with it
That cat is so pissed 😂😂his face says it all
Johnny Cash is a barn cat? Are you sure? He seems pretty docile. How is it that he behaves so well. You mentioned how he tries to get away... I didn't see it once.
For short haired cats, there is a comb with 2 different length teeth. Use it combing flat against the body. For longer haired cats use a slicker brush to remove any tangles then the comb. I will try do a video on it for you if I can catch one of my cats
i been too nice to my cat, so she would run away from grooming. This video helped a lot, she was very calm about it afterwards
How on earth is that cat SO CALM!!!!!
I wish someone would do one of these with an unruly cat, a docile cat is no problem, I got that, but what about my wild child?
For a cat who doesn't like being touched, held or looked at - "Johnny Cash" obviously loves (& trusts) you very much. :-)
Light tapping between the eyes - I'd never heard that before - I'll definitely give it a try!
I love the video's ending. "...so these are handling techniques, and this is Johnny Cash," and Johnny's like - *_"Yeah - I'm outta here..."_*
That Kitty is on some PRIMO Catnip!
Excellent tips! It's refreshing to see how much care you take to be gentle as to not cause trauma and stress to the cat. Though my husband and I know about the panting in cats (not the same as panting in dogs) and what it indicates, because we rescue ferals, I'm very happy to see that you mention this. As well, you mention the signs of stress by checking the gums - very important and something new I've just learned from you! I can't stand to see "groomers" wrestling with cats, and terrorizing them into submission. I've been looking for tips because we have a rescue named Stephen who has long, super thick hair that is starting to mat. Once he decided he trusted us enough to make us "his people", we had him neutered and our vet shaved out all his mats at the same time, as his fur was in a terrible state - not just terribly matted in spots, but missing fur in other areas and burs caught deep against his skin as well. Though Stephen is now very receptive to our affection and to being scratched and pet with our hands, he is fearful of being brushed, no matter the type of brush of comb we have tried. We need to look after his fur but don't want to traumatize him. Your video has been very helpful and informative. Thank you very much.
Thank you for this. I recently acquired a little "indoor / outdoor" kitten, who turned out to be an emaciated, terrified little wildcat that my landlord is convinced has been abused by males. She has come a very long way in a short amount of time, and quickly became the size of a full grown cat, but she has mats on her upper, inside thighs. She handled having her nails clipped very well, especially once she realized there were treats involved. And I will try the "leg' hold you demonstrated, but do you have any other suggestions? I'm quite new to kitty 'parenting'. Thanks again.
How does it make it easy because my cat does not like being covered like that ....
2 of my cats have went buzzerks to where i had to let them go and the grooming was stretched over a few days with unevenness. What shall i do?
It is fine to take a few days. otherwise bring them in to a vet or a groomer and get advice in person. If you can get it done at home and it is done correctly there is nothing wrong with it taking days!
lol. your bad cat was very good. lol
I have been doing kitties for about 13 years. do you ever do the scruff and hold the tail at the same time with the same hand ? or, holding a front paw up to the side of his head with the scruff hand to do under his arms?
you seem to be very good at handling them :)
Never tried the tail and scruff. I do use the scruff and front foot method quite often. Works well. Thanks. Keep up the good work, there are some groomers out there, that won't even touch a cat
lol. more for us :)
hold the tail at a bit of an angle , while holding the kitty's head back a little further than usual.
im sure you can tell if the cat is comfortable with this. some are not, but it can be helpful sometimes :)
thanks for the vid, also. its good to watch someone else's styles now and then
carl hawkins Right on
only if the cat is ok with this, of course. im sure YOU know,but if anyone reads this, I should add that.
also, you cant do that with older kitties.
Thanks for the tips! This video cracked me up so much. What a cute guy
That cat is soo tamed. I tried everything you mentioned my cat would not hold still
+Tan Pham So sorry, maybe hold on tighter? I wish I were there to help
My cat is nearly 20 gets badly matted and he is just a nightmare to groom I have to build myself up to tackling him and when I’ve finished I feel I’ve done 10 rounds of wrestling even then I’ve not got the matting ou it’s just awful my horse was never this bad!
That's one gorgeous looking cat :)
you should do a purrito/blanket method which will be less likely to cause injuries for them and will calm them down while protecting you since you only expose the part you are working on. if you scruff, you run the risk of pulling tighter and tighter and if a cat has prior injuries or is older, putting a cat on their back can be very painful. please, use a blanket burrito. it's a lot more humane for them and easier for both of you.
He sure was chill! I was expecting him to be hissing or growling at the very least..
very helpful, boy that cat is mad, but has not fought or bite
Justine Merrill He is mad
My overweight cat has dingle berries.i will try your technique.it beats forking a hundred bucks over to a vet every time.is it safe to use hair clippers on a cat?
Well that is a very broad question
Oops I hit reply. Is it a cheap ass clipper? Do You know what you are doing? Is the blade sharp and oiled? Is the cat going to be contained? I just can't answer your clipper question and that is maybe why it costs so much to take him in
Oh my God Johnny cash, I love him! He looks so chill. So pretty, what a great cat. He clearly trusts you. Had great tips thank you, I'll let you know how it goes if I survive.
How funny. My cat would never let me do that. Thats why im searching videos on TH-cam 😂
Very cool video. He looks like a puppet in your hands :)
hahaha...in the towel,he seems like E.T.!!!!!Impressive the way he is calm!!!!
My cat is very well behaved and loves brushing. But when it comes to nail clipping, nothing could hold him down. The scruff? Doesnt work. He kicks out all over the place with front paws flailing. Now i just don't have the heart to send him for grooming. I feel sorry for him and the person who grooms him. Both are struggling with each other.
+Nini Nell I am sorry you are going through this
What do you feed your cats. He looks big and beautiful.
well if I replied people would freak out. So I'd rather not lol he eats mice
That thumbnail though. It looks like the kitter is getting ready for a bondage party.
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the calmest cat ever
So glad I found this! That cat acted like a couple of my skittish cats did for a certain veterinarian, they had perfect behavior for her but not for me. You must be a cat whisperer like that.
My cat loves me, he will literally jump into my arms when I approach him, but if I take him to the bathroom for a bath, or try and clip his nails, I will hear the song of his people and be wounded by their weapons
Getting through the first minute is so difficult because she's just standing there happily petting him in ways he clearly hates and you can see his mood getting worse the whole time. Then she stops and begins restraining and though he is stressed he is not escalating. This is because of this one specific cat's personality, disposition and experiences. Don't expect your cat to behave like this. Especially when all of his body language is ignored.
Am a bit worried the tail being held ,I'm pretty it the tail has the elongation of spine there and if that is the case it could problemat8c that cat is very quiet and not adverse to being touched he,s a doll
I would bring your cat to a professional if you are worried, thank you
At first I was like ok that's good then when she turned the kitty around like a statue that cracked me up!
I have been searching and searching for a way to remove a mat from my cats belly. She is nice, but can’t sit still whatsoever. She never bites, but she would hurt herself if I tried to manipulate her.
Get an air mussle, been train at the National Cat Grooming Institute and been grooming cats for 8 yrs and never use this cat mussle, it drives them crazy and persans can not breath.
5:20 When you want to blindfold your cat to take her to the secret location of her bachelorette party.
Pet prepped what an awesome video!! You explained so much in such a small amount of time!! All ur tips are extremely helpful. I was a groomer in Florida for 8 years and I was the only one at my shop that would work on cats! Lol I've used these techniques myself for years! U mentioned some people making negative comments..I just want to tell u, they obviously have no idea what they are doing or talking about. Ignore them, please!! You are here making videos trying to HELP people which in turn will help the cats by avoiding other things that will over stress cats and could lead to disaster. All ur tips are safe if done correctly. Keep up the great work and ignore those haters. *whispers* they are idiots* 😉
Thank you. The haters don’t bother me, but your words were amazing. ❤️
Can I ask what does the gums being white or blue mean?
Lack of oxygen or can be pale if sick
What are the meds you have the cat to groom is it calming spray ?
I am not sure what you are asking. We as groomers are not licensed to medicate animals. This cat isn't sedated at all. And the vet would have to examine a patient to prescribe any sedative.
My sweet cat is aweful if you get near his booty. The vet told me we needed to sedate him to get his temp and I was like not my Einstein?! But now I see why. I tried with help to trim his bottom snd he refuses! Hes got long hair. The last groomer also said he was ok until his bottom. Any tips for the my body my rules cats?
Listen to the professionals
That cat is very special ...so calm BEAUUUUTIFUL
Me and my sister try cliping one of our cats claws like whatnyou did but it failed.
This Black Cat (Johnny Cash) is not only one handsome cat, but he’s so well behaved!! ☺️👍🐾🐾👍
Johnny Cash was such a good boy, please give him a couple treats. He deserves it. Thanks for the great tips. I will try it on my kitten, Ruby.
Are you smashing her taillll???
Next time.. show us ..
with a crazy cat.. please. .
this beautiful cute cat on this video NOT SURE IF THIS IS WORKING. .
Haha pretty good eh? Lol
I have a Turkish angora and she's always flea ridden. Can u suggest a treatment? I'm considering shaving her.
Shaving isn't going to make a difference in the world as far as the fleas go. Go to your Vet, get on Frontline or what they recommend and treat your house.
Also bring in a stool sample, since you said "she is always flea ridden" she most likely has tape worm
PetPrepper what is the tapeworm and fleas connection?
I think you're right because she has been eating so much lately and I can feel her spine protrude
I was telling my granddaughter that yesterday. Can they be transmitted to people or dogs from the cat?
big beautiful kitty, reminds me of my first cat. he is much calmer than the cat i adopted from the streets though. amazing how compliant he is with you. ill be trying your methods for my next grooming sesh
If you tried that with my Angel, you would be shredded! Haha! She seems so uncomfortable with her clumps, but will have nothing to do with the removal process.
Wow interesting techniques. My 19 year old has lots of mats but she will not allow anyone to restrain her. She goes berserk. You did nothing with your cat's feet, mine would immediately roll on her back and begin kicking and scratching. She gets so stressed I just dont do it. My vet got 3 people to hold her down to groom her and she was disoriented for over a week, really lost and upset.
The solution is never to add two more people in addition to yourselves. That's far too much stress on any cat and they don't deserve that. That's a bad vet. Worse comes to worse he should've sedated the cat not add more people to increase the fear level..
I had to wrap my ollie up using your method and I really appreciate the video. He had horrible mats that were causing him pain
Johnny was the most dócil, cooperative demonstrative barn cat ever! He played dead as you rolled him left, right, up, down, and sideways! He even allowed you to make him into a mummy cat without a meow! JohhnyCash cat was pawsome!!
Any ideas to reduce the amount of shedding on cats? Where are you located?
Having the cat professionally groomed is the best way to reduce shedding. There are many tools on the market used for reducing shedding, I would just ask at the store you go to and they will help you with the items they sell. I am in MN
Good cat. He must think he's getting a full body massage.
What a docile cat. Mine would have clawed and bit me
HI! Thanks so much for the helpful video! I did try brushing my cat today and when I grabbed his scruff, he started meowing as if in pain, so I would grab around his scruff and he would still meow in pain. We do have another cat as well, that I do brush and he is completely fine. He doesn't freak out while being scruffed. Its only my male Persian cat. He hates being brushed but sense hes a Persian he has to get brushed. What should I do? Is he in pain?
He may have a spinal issue. I can only tell you to have him checked out at a vet or be firmer, it is your choice
PetPrepper I just recently took him to the vet in February. Hes completely healthy. Could it be something else?
Yes, he is working you
PetPrepper
Oh! that sounds like my cat. They certainly know how to work their human companions .
My thoughts exactly!! He knows she will let go if he whines and plays like it hurts!! Lol don't fall for it!!
What drugs is this cat on to be this calm? LOL
One of my cats is a fighter...i don't see it happening 😕
Cat was behaving like an angel.
I have a long hair cat who hates to be groomed. I really need some tips on cutting her butt hair. lol. Thank for the video.
+Devin Zalman I don't have a video on that or a long haired cat that I could demonstrate on, sorry
yep that is exactly how I got here
That’s why I came
cat is like: what the hell you doing to me!!
r u a jello restler too?
that cat was a perfect model.
Thank you, I thought so as well. And he was a barn cat, so it could have gone South fast haha
I haven’t make a move and my cat already knows what I’m about to do. And that’s terrifying
NEVER hold an adult cat by it's scruff, at least with out supporting it's weight from the bottom.
Good tip! My cat is about 20lb and I am trying this method tonight to clean the poop off his bum.
I would literally have no flesh on my arms if I tried that with my cat.
I groom cats for a living and most of them would never make video cut. I could be bleeding to death and people would be all up on me about the poor cat when I was just helping the thing lol
awsome tips i have a 6 month old kitty that gets crazy whenever i try to groom her this has helped big time thank u :)
My cat snatched the brush and started kicking it
He’s so compliant! Wow!
Very helpful thanks so much for making this video. I'll come back and let you know how it goes! My cat is very calm and sweet and actually loves getting brushed and nails clipped (purebred Ragdoll) until you try to get her near water, and then it's like, "oh hell no!" Haha.. She will even play and bat around in the sink water, but freaks if I try to get her wet at all. All she needs is her bottom rinsed, so hopefully with these techniques I will be able to accomplish the task!
I know this is an old comment BUT I just wanted to say..I have a half maine coin/half ragdoll that is the same way!! It's so easy to do so much to him! He almost goes CAT-a-tonic when I groom him! But bring water into the equation and nope!! 😂 glad I'm not the only one!!
how in the hell did you just grab the cat at its neck like that
Just a question : Is that cat injected with Xylazine??
No