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Cat grooming nightmare

post #1 of 8
12/22/10 at 3:52pm
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I have a five year old female persian. Her fur gets very long, about 3 inches in length. When her coat is full grown she is miserable, won't groom herself properly and gets very stinky. So every six months I take her in for a "lion cut." It looks very cute on her and she is much happier and active when her coat is shorter.
I recently moved to Los Angeles and cannot seem to find a good groomer. In fact, this last experience was the worst. Her back paws were bloody and raw due to her apparently clawing the cage while waiting for her trim. The groomer insisted the paws would heal on their own within a couple weeks.
Well, 4 weeks later they still have scabbing and bleed when I rinse then with water.
Needless to say I am furious they haven't healed as promised and she is going to see her vet tomorrow. It is at the point that I do not trust any groomer and never want to take her to any grooming business ever again. My boyfriend insists we should still try to find a good groomer, since she is much happier when her coat is short, but it is not worth it to me.

Has anyone had an experience in which your pet came home from the groomer with a bloody paw, one that won't heal? I feel like confronting the groomer about it, but feel like they will defend themselves so it would be of no use, the damage is alreay done.
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post #2 of 8
12/22/10 at 3:57pm
I haven't had a bad experience, but maybe if you don't trust other groomers, you can learn to do some grooming yourself. You'll probably want to trim the hairs a lot longer than a groomer, but you can still offer your cat some relief by shaving that 3 inches down to 1 inch even. That way, you know your cat is getting good, gentle care, your cat is less likely to fight since you won't have to pull the hair taught to cut that long, and you'll end up with a happier cat afterward.
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post #3 of 8
12/22/10 at 4:03pm
Try googeling online or looking in phone books to find any grooming businesses, And sorry about your cat's paws bleeding, I would really furious to, hope they get cleaned soon.
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post #4 of 8
12/22/10 at 5:26pm
It seems odd that the back paws would be bloody from clawing the cage since cats are more likely to dig with their front paws. Also, what the h* was in the cage that was rough enough to cause bleeding?

Are you sure they didn't trim the claws and cut them too short, into the quick? Will she let you handle her feet so you can get a better look?

A visit to the vet is definitely in order if she's still bleeding after so long. Let us know what the vet says.

Sending lots of healing
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post #5 of 8
12/22/10 at 7:20pm
Ask the vet what groomer he/she recommends. Some vet clinics have in-house groomers, but even if your vet doesn't, he/she should know what groomer their other feline patients use.
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post #6 of 8
12/22/10 at 7:41pm
I second GoldyCat's suggestion to take your cat to a vet to check out kitty's paws.. that does NOT sound right in any way shape or form...
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post #7 of 8
12/23/10 at 5:09am
I agree with previous posters. Kitty could not have clawed at the cage with the back claws, it is unnatural. I am also wonedring if they cut her back claws, quick and all. Pls take her to the vet, she may need some type of cauterization or special bandaging to stop the bleeding. Best wishes to you
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post #8 of 8
12/23/10 at 4:14pm
Sending her healing wishes. I agree with the others. A vet visit is in order and you can discuss who the vet recommends while you are there.
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