Hello! Yes, she was recently shaved. She didn't have the excess skin before, but the last time she was shaved was about 4 years ago she didn't have it, her hair was very long so I'm not sure when it exactly developed. I only noticed it after the vet left (it was a home session). I really would like to check her belly for lumps but anywhere other than her back is a red zone and she will definitely hurt me. I guess I will wait until she recovers from the stress of her last vet session then get her checked. Thanks.Looks like you have her hair cut/trimmed/shaved? Might be why it looks more obvious.
I personally don't think any cat's skin isn't somewhat 'loose', especially on their entire underside. Is this a new development? Have you discussed your concerns with the vet? Of course, there will be some natural sagging of skin as a cat ages, just like humans.
I can't see where it is an issue, unless there are lumps/bumps associated with the looser skin - and, then those should be looked at by a vet.
I was present when she was being shaved so I know her belly was completely done. No saggy skin elsewhere too. Keeping up with her grooming will definitely be a problem because she hates all sorts of handling and she has a history of sending me and other family members to ER for trying to force her to do anything and one time she caused permanent nervous damage to my sister's hand from a very powerful bite. However, going forward I resolved to have her sedated for when she needs grooming.Hi -
Feebysowner beat me to it
I can't see well enough, but it appears that the groomer left her fur as a lion cut, with socks, probably a tuft on the tail end, and around the neck. You're sure that it's skin and not fur along her stomach? There's no saggy skin anywhere else, right?
Have you had a chance to talk to that groomer to find out if they left fur so that they wouldn't accidentally cut her skin, or your vet?
Do you think you'll be able to keep up with grooming her now, so that you might not have to have her shaved next time?