I am very sorry about your cat getting caught with the clippers. That really IS a large gash and I am SO sorry for your kitty. I was a groomer for years and also shaved down cats. It is very important when clipping cats to use a blade size #10 or even better #15 or above to avoid this happening. Unfortunately, it does happen and most likely not due to any negligence on the groomer's part. Still, that is a large gash and I am glad to hear that the vet's office took care of this right away at no charge for you. Although, I do not think antibiotics are necessary and a bit over the top - but again, I am not seeing the gash first hand. I do think vet's overuse antibiotics, though. Guess they want to air on the side of extra caution due to the size of the cut. :shame: Poor baby.i completely agree--there would have been a completely different outcome if the groomer had said something. she obviously has ZERO integrity in her work and is probably hurting other animals--accidentally or not.
I would want to know what size blade was used for the underarms and under the back legs. Surprisingly, when this happens the cats rarely bleed although the groomer should have checked in these areas as she was going along and after she was done. Most times this can be avoided but still, it can happen easily on a cat. Not taking the groomer's side at all!!! I feel for you and your kitty but I am sure the groomer feels awful about this. IF she has checked over your cat and was up front and honest AND very, very sorry then you might feel a wee bit better. BUT to notice this when you got home was very upsetting and should not have to happen! I am very surprised too that the groomer did not see this or notice this awful wound while Baby Cat was getting shaved.
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