How to Groom Your Cat (Lion Cut)

If your cat has a problem with shedding, matting, or hot weather then you may want to consider giving your cat the lion cut. The lion cut is a type of hair cut where your cat's coat is shaved with the exception of the face, mane, legs, and tip of tail. This type of hair cut is very commonly used for Himalayans and Persians. But owners with any breed of long haired cat can give their little beast the lion cut. Good hygiene is important for long hair breeds especially with regards to hairball prevention. Most professionals suggest brushing your long haired cat once a day. If this is something you know you won't be able to fit into your daily routine you should probably start shaving your cat. In addition,grooming can be rather costly, you will save a lot of money grooming your cat at home. I used to spend seventy five dollars every 4 months to have my cat groomed. This might not sound like a lot, but trust me it adds up. When you first start grooming your cat at home it will take you at least two-three hours. But as you and your cat become more comfortable with this process the time will decrease to around an hour.

Step 1 Gather your materials

To groom your long haired cat you will need the following:

A second person to hold/restrain your feline friend

Trimmers along with attachments

Pet brush/comb

Nail clippers

Towels or rags

Cat treats

*if your cat has greasy patches or matted clumps you may additionally need:

Corn starch

Blunt-ended scissors

Comments

[AluminumFoilMaster]

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BLAAAAAAAAAAAAGH

[ilpug]

Cat dignity level: zero. Owner entertainment level: Over 9,00.

Me likey.

[meralgia]

what do you use her hair for? for a small fee, I could try and spin it into yarn!! ;)

[Ase0esA]

aww poor cat :(
I wouldnt do this to my furry babies!

[agrodolce]

Make sure your cat's skin is taut, too. I know you mentioned not letting the blade touch the cat but if you're using a bare blade, it's difficult not to. Periodically touch the blade to the inside of your wrist (like you would test milk from a heated baby bottle) or to your lower lip (yes, on your face) to make sure it's not hot enough to burn the cat.

I'm really interested in seeing the pictures of jackassed cats with a half-inch strip of fur missing from their backs, and their owner's bleeding fingers, after people try this with their psychotic cats. There was only 1 cat groomer in our salon for a reason (she was nuts). This must have been a REALLY CALM CAT.

Seriously though, please be careful you guys! Cat skin is really easy to make giant holes in!

[scoochmaroo]

One of my cats used to love this! (the other, not so much. . . )

[Flintlock]

My cat.... Is going to be so angry.

I love it.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

How cute! I hope your cat likes it too!