Sterling is getting shaved after christmas

We are taking Sterling in to get shaved after Christmas. He has terrible hair balls on his stomach. He won;t let me brish him on his tummy.
I have a few questions. What is that shampoo that is toxic/deadly to cats? I want to make sure the groomer knows not to use it on Sterling.
How much do you usually pay to groom a cat? They want $60.00 to do it.
Are thier different cuts for Persians? Different "hair styles" to choose from? LOL

The shampoo should not contain essential oils such as Tee Tree Oil!!!

WOW that sure is expensive for a cat . Did you check your vet if they have a groomer there maybe ? I go to my vet and they have a grommer there . I only pay $ 16.00 dollars the last time there for multy cat household . But normaly they charge only $ 30.00 dollars for a cat .

wow...$60! I really think that's excessive! Being from a small town, I only paid $26 dollars for Tiki last time. She has the same problem as Sterling...those nasty mats on her belly. They must hurt because she really puts up a fight when I try to comb them out. I'm really thinking about getting her shaved or at least her belly fur cut shorter than the rest. She might look fun though with just a shaved belly!

I honestly don't know if there are different types of cuts for Persians/Himmies...if you find out, would you be so kind to let me know too? The joys of having a Persian/Himmie!

Omg it does sound like they are charging too much for sterling's "haircut". The place I am taking him is the vet's groomer, they are located right next door to the vet. I will check around and see if there is a cheaper place to take him in my area. Thanks for the head's up

Does that $60 cover EVERYTHING? Hair, nails, expressing anal glands, teeth, extra pampering, a bow in his hair, etc. If he's asking $60, he better not only know to use the safe shampoo, but use a top of the line brand. Or do they charge per tangled hairball?

Lovemypets : Or do they charge per tangled hairball?

OMG this is so funny

Ha ha ha! Sounds like they are charging per hairball doesn't it! I will call and make sure of what they offer for that price. A bow would be cute-LOL! Sterling wouldn't like it too much though

I took Jake to Petsmart the first time (now I bathe and groom him myself). Anyway... he was bathed, brushed, blow dried and had his belly & groin shaved and it was $35. Oh, they also trimmed his nails. When I took Carmella to the groomer next to my vet it was only $42.