I've rescued cats for 35 years... A cat with mats in the sanitary area have to be removed. Anyone saying that matted area was salvageable is ridiculous. Take the mats out, clean him and have a vet check for infection.

@MonsieurLeScoob

5 жыл бұрын

Mary Sheldon Agreed, for all animals. Get the area cleaned out!

@saturnstar5603

5 жыл бұрын

The owners asked for the cat to be shaved all over. That cat is obese. It cannot reach certain parts of its body because of its weight. That means that the fur in those areas will eventually get matted just like it was before in the sanitary area. If the owners won't keep their cat's weight under control, then it'd be a mercy to shave the cat to prevent those problems before they can begin.

@carradm01

5 жыл бұрын

@@saturnstar5603 your assuming that the owners are not trying. My cat is fat and I have been trying for years to help her lose weight WITH her vet. See my replies to other comments. I've received a couple of ideas I haven't tried before, since changing food and toys have done nothing for her. Please dont judge as you might not know the reasons why the cat is fat. It could be as simple as genetics. Perhaps you can offer good ideas on how to deal with cats weight issues? Thank you!

@kimberlymoena3409

5 жыл бұрын

carradm01 Stop feeding it So much

@carradm01

5 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlymoena3409 that is what our vet has recommended. We are NOT overfeeding our cat. I would expect my vet to know more than you and I.

What a nice Kitty. He knew you were helping him.

@laurahess3417

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! Usually animals can tell when humans are helping them. 😊

@marilynobnrs

3 жыл бұрын

Such a good kitty

@mariselasolis5580

3 жыл бұрын

@@marilynobnrs mujer que habla esa

That is one cat in a million. He's so patient and chill about this.

@celiamoreno7745

3 жыл бұрын

My cats would have scratched me and the groomer to hell already.

@ManyaP64

3 жыл бұрын

irrational moon a Maine Coon. Chillest cats on earth.

@user-ig9hf8pm9y

3 жыл бұрын

больше делайте,чем кричать

@MrMason30127

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously

@Sam-xr8ne

2 жыл бұрын

it probably feels good

This cats poor butt. So glad he's being cared for now.

@emilyfolkerts5693

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Vandersteen that cat isn’t being cared for 😔 he is over weight and not being groomed properly by his owner. That is why he has to be shaved.

@ashleymo793

5 жыл бұрын

@@emilyfolkerts5693 he is aggressive towards the owners when they try to groom him, that's why they shaved him. They didn't want him to be covered in mats. Plus he was getting really warm so they wanted to shave him to help him stay cool. Hope this helps. 😊😊😊

@emilyfolkerts5693

5 жыл бұрын

This can is an older cat. If you teach your cat from a young age how to be properly handled and groomed this would have never happened. This is the outcome of years of not proper upkeep. I have a cat that is fine with his belly and paws being touched because I taught him early that he is safe. Just like dogs you need to train your cat that grooming is safe. You shouldn’t have to shave your long haired cat.

@dalekcat

2 жыл бұрын

That cat was actually super chill throughout the shave down so I'm not too sure on that particular cat becoming aggressive when getting brushed HOWEVER 1 thing is shaving does not necessarily help animals cool down; only if it's an indoor only pet. The fur traps body heat and keeps outside air out so even if they are a bit hot when it's hot the fur keeps the heat off their actual skin and they feel colder during night when the outside temps cool down. doubt you're seeing this considering it's been a couple years since your comment.

I cannot believe how awesome that cat did! With the matting he had and the way he just laid there, much more tolerant than most dogs are! I wish all the people that come on here and judge EVERYTHING you do, would just move on! Thank you for sharing this with us!

@nancydeis7121

5 жыл бұрын

Kelly Action thank you...i agree with you in your entire comment.

@monicavaldesruiz3746

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree.

Hey, Dede! I love how blunt and honest you are. You never sugar coat whats happening as it should be. The ones who like to compain.. Move on!! You're the best girl. Your love and passion in what you do is so AWESOME!! Alabama loves you!!!

@nanno8483

5 жыл бұрын

Oregon loves you too!

@elbertshirley8227

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dede, Been watching you for a couple of years & love your grooming style & how you educate your clients about their pets. I learn something new everytime I watch a video. Keep up the good job.

@lisatoney2867

5 жыл бұрын

addisyn spicer Word!!!!

@melaniefordham9142

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! Alabama does!

@michellehood3345

2 жыл бұрын

Talks waaay too much...

That cat was really thankful someone FINALLY cleaned his butt. You are a good groomer.

That cat is one chill dude.

@snoringpuppy7576

4 жыл бұрын

Just depressed I think

@cherimills4527

4 жыл бұрын

Really, unreal for a cat

@k21im

3 жыл бұрын

It's because he's a Maine coon.. the most chillest cat ever. My favorite breed!

@LittleSparklingStars

3 жыл бұрын

He is so fat tho, poor boyo

When she asked if he liked water both owners said they didnt know. But the woman claimed to give him an oatmeal bath so wouldnt she know????

@leporid257

4 жыл бұрын

i guess it was a dry bath. just grounded oatmeal rubbed into the skin (aka matted fur lol)

@JodiLeaSnakeQueen

4 жыл бұрын

💯

@truthfulrating5802

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 she gave him my dry oatmeal bath

@juliesaul4002

3 жыл бұрын

@@leporid257 that’s hilarious 😂

@pokemom9769

3 жыл бұрын

Well hell....maybe it isn't dandruff, maybe its quick oats

What a good kitty for his first groom.

@terievans3478

5 жыл бұрын

Beth Peelar I

@lanellduncan9723

3 жыл бұрын

Cant blame the cat for sitting still. Hes relieved from having all that fur matted in his butt. The cat should run like hell.

Awww, his little purrs sound so cute, I honestly think he was thanking DeDe for removing those smelly matts, I also think he was confessing to DeDe that he wasn’t being properly groomed by his owners since he couldn’t fully groomed himself. Another amazing job DeDe 🧡

@katphish30

4 жыл бұрын

Bless your little heart. Cats purr when they're stressed or scared, not just when they're happy. He's just trying to help himself cope.

@Angelaius

3 жыл бұрын

They purr for themself never for you. it relax them in a stressfull situation.

@veronicarodriguez8171

2 жыл бұрын

I’m allergic to cats that has dandruff and sheds fur!

“He got an oatmeal bath” Like hell he did. Poor kitty.

KZread recommendations be like, “Hey, do you got 38 mins to be pissed off at the owners of this cat??”

Hi Dede. two points 1) the neck pinch releases endorphins just like when the mama cat carried them so it is very helpful as long as nobody ever tries to lift the cat by the neck pinch. 2) that cat was so overweight i doubt he could even reach his bum. I think you made the right call that the food was an issue. Good groom!!!

The owners are good people because their kitty is there being cared for. There must be a learning curve. They do a wonderful job loving him because look how well behaved he is. The parents of this baby are taking every word the groomer is saying seriously. Excellent grooming and I appreciate you gently educating the parents.

Love how you called her out on her hesitation. Shes a wreck but let her cat get to that point. Shame on the owner.

@LaOwlett

3 жыл бұрын

The dandruff and greasy hair tells me her cat is likely a senior. There are no matts anywhere else, so something tells me this just crept up on the owner, who didn't notice it until it became a problem. Cats are very good at hiding when they have a problem.

The fact that he's not sounding like a siren, and doesn't appear to be damaging daddy is a great sign.

We adopted two 4-months kittens from the local shelter a month and a half ago. Even they are both short-hairs, we started brushing them within a week, even if only for a minute or two to get them used to it and now they come running when we bring the brush out. I also started rubbing their feet, so they will be used it when I get ready to trim their nails.

@pamelapenick6871

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing with the feet. My kitten decided she needed to be brushed when I brush my hair, it's long, and she jumps on my shoulder to have it done. I wish more people would do the feet thing. I have done it with all the cats I have had over the years. They would have less issue with their cat in this respect.

@catalinasmith8169

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I do when this momma cat comes around and decides to have her babies in my house

@UnknownUnknown-ig6ml

3 жыл бұрын

DeDe, that animal definitely has been neglected. More than likely never seen a vet. I am so thankful that you are patient and professional. They should be ashamed of themselves. I wish the owners had to endure the shave. They are negligent pet owners. Thank you for your kindness. We are blessed for people like you. Hope you advised to give their cats water. Most people are not intelligent enough to know their animals need water.

Momma Dede at it again lol "you can back when you've calmed down"

@candyqueen31

5 жыл бұрын

Eira ʕ•ع•ʔ I get that though. It’s hard to watch your animal get upset or be afraid.

@2boysmom943

5 жыл бұрын

Love her! I have always said she would be a fantastic ER dr!

@LaCrownedGamer

5 жыл бұрын

@@candyqueen31 hmmmm unless the owner just found him and took him in, she doesn't really have a say. The cat had mats that are months of neglect of just basic brushing. He is also very overweight, which could be a health issue not stated in the video, but with the evidence it looks like severe neglect. Idk.... it's just weird for her to make these comments when this whole thing could have been prevent.

@candyqueen31

5 жыл бұрын

La Crowned Gamer I guess but we don’t know their situation. Maybe the cat hates being brushed or the mats just got out of hand and they didn’t know how to handle it on their own. She clearly cares for the cat. At least she brought it in

@nakeasimone13

5 жыл бұрын

Eira ʕ•ع•ʔ I’m glad she told her that too. The cat can sense our energy and will react accordingly

Well done Dede & well done Dad, this was a good grooming session. The mom is seriously annoying me though. That poor cat is very overweight, I'm surprised their vet hasn't told them to put him on a diet. He was such a good boy during the groom, why don't they brush him at home, he obviously can't do it himself.

@marymulrooney1334

5 жыл бұрын

I think the vet will tell them that when he goes in to see if he has an infection.

@MonsieurLeScoob

5 жыл бұрын

LorLor Slinger It doesn’t look like he’s been to the vet in a LONG TIME with all of that buildup of urine fur on him. When / if a Vet sees him now they will 😳

@MonsieurLeScoob

5 жыл бұрын

I think he was a good cat, in part, because he is too big to even move.

@laurahess3417

5 жыл бұрын

It's possible the vet has already told them that the kitty desperately needs to be on a diet, but they haven't followed through.

@emmacassidy8482

5 жыл бұрын

It's a shame. It's very easy for cats and dogs to lose weight. He's one of the biggest cats I've ever seen.

My husband thinks I’m nuts, but I love to watch your interaction with the animals.

@zarazen8110

Жыл бұрын

Nice husband you got. 😒 .. well, we DONT think you’re nuts.

What a good boy omg so sweet

I don’t get it.. why? Are the owners seriously that stupid? Do they ever pet their cat? How do you allow it to get to this point? Man...Dede I give you credit for keeping your cool with these people

@catalinasmith8169

3 жыл бұрын

Your right

@Ismoralda

3 жыл бұрын

This couple does not need to own an animal to allow the cat to be in this type of misery. Just pitiful.

@seawrightstudios

3 жыл бұрын

This lady said they had been unemployed for a while. They are probably doing the best they can.

@pastelberru

3 жыл бұрын

@@seawrightstudios doing the best they can? They can brush a cat for FREE. They can measure out the cat’s food and have to spend LESS instead of having a very fat cat.

@washedupwarvet2027

3 жыл бұрын

@@pastelberru right! This is horrible and this cat honestly needs to be rescued. That couple only showed up asking for a bath and never even attempted one themselves. That cat gets no attention whatsoever. Whoever says good on them for bringing them in is like saying good on you for eventually bringing your neglected child to the doctor. Thankfully that cat had a good groomer help clean her up.

Call me tough if you wish, but that poor cat needs to be rescued, the owners have no clue how to care for such a beautiful cat, what youre seeing is neglect over a long period of time, this makes me soooo angry, I have 5 ragdolls and their coat is perfect, they are groomed regularly and checked for mats daily, pray that these people look after this baby from now on

I was just so impressed by how calm the cat remained through most of this grooming. Poor guy must have been quite uncomfortable with the urinary-area mat. Bet he felt better after that.

Whats wrong with people! Don't own a long hair cat if you are not going to brush them. I have a short hair, I brush him almost every day.

This is the prettiest, sweetest kitty ever!! He never bit, never scratched, nothing. A little attitude with the feet but man what a sweetheart!

I had a Maine Coone cat who wouldn’t clean her behind. So I always had to keep her shaved and once a week I had to clean her up in the bathtub! Ah the joys of having a cat!

@MonsieurLeScoob

5 жыл бұрын

Come Flag with Me Thank god you took care of her and washed her off weekly. This cat has obviously not been groomed in a LONG TIME.

@zencat55

5 жыл бұрын

It's surprising how fast it can happen. My cat was fine and then became diabetic. He wasn't taking care of himself and wouldn't let me touch him. The vet said not to stress him out while we stabilized his blood sugar. He turned into a knotted mess in about 8 weeks time. Now he is stable and was a good boy while he was getting shaved down. Poor baby seemed to feel so much better after that.

@pamelaflirtyskunk7698

5 жыл бұрын

@@ginahepler260 I'm so glad he loves his brushings! Our girl doesn't mind it except near her tail. She gets cranky then. LOL She's been checked for diabetes multiple times but came back negative. She's maintaining her weight and drinking normally. We've tried several different foods and it seems the current food is working best. She has much less dander and isn't becoming suddenly oily and then has mats in her fur literally the next day. I'm hoping we finally found the food she needs. None of our others have had any coat issues. I do with she'd let me clean her ears without protesting so I could keep them clean myself at home. With her thrashing, I just feel uncomfortable

@maryfikes3198

5 жыл бұрын

Come Flag with Me h77ooo9ooooooo

@bluedreams1387

5 жыл бұрын

@Pamela Schramke I've learned that generally cats that get really dirty ears have ear mites. Our definition of very dirty may be different, though. Just a quick stop at the vet should remedy it if it is, you get prescribed some drops you put in their ears and that's that.

Poor kitty kitty. So glad you mentioned changing diet, that was my first thought at the condition of his skin. Hope they follow through. What a placid kitty 💕

10:34 The answer is yes. A complete grooming. He'll look ridiculous for a week, but you'll love him even more. No more furballs either. Furballs are a sign he's asking to be groomed

Wow. What a big guy. Beautiful face. Super sweet. Glad you could help him.

I can't get over the calm and placid nature of the cat. He is beautiful.

@marysanders9461

8 ай бұрын

He knows that they are helping him--they just do.

When the groomer asked them questions...."uhhh, mmmm" you knew they had never did a damn thing with that cat.

@truthfulrating5802

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they did they said that cat they're feeding him to death

@southorse

4 жыл бұрын

Judgemental people are so annoying, if they didn’t care about the cat they didn’t bring him to be groomed. Stop talking nonsense and knowing all for God sake!

@deovolente5867

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know about such thing as stress? Anxiety? Don't think like you know everything about everyone.

I can't believe how good he is. He is a beautiful cat. I've never seen that much dandruff.

I’m happy the owner found you. I hate the feeling of being helpless to take care of something. I can’t imagine how the owner felt. But now you fixed it and she knows you and if there’s any more problems you’re the solution! That cats meow was adorable too. He was like MOM. MOM WHERE ARE YOU MOM. haha

What a sweet cat! All of that craziness going on and he's just chilling. There were parts that were less that fun for him, but he did so well.

That is one big cat....No wonder it can’t take care of itself. Cats need mostly soft food, for the water and digestion effects. But they also need hard food to help clean and strengthen their teeth.

@JudyHart1

5 жыл бұрын

Shannon Landis they also need fiber for their digestion and elimination.

@peterandmacintyre9037

5 жыл бұрын

All my boy cats can eat is dry catfood from out vet. The wet catfood have high ash content and they get bladder stones. One of my 3 boys died from it.

@candyqueen31

5 жыл бұрын

Every cat I’ve had has been on dry food, totally free range and never been obese. Now granted they do get bigger in the winter but never so over weight they can’t groom themselves. If they aren’t on a strict feeding schedule, which ours weren’t due to them being home alone during the day, you can’t just give them a huge bowl full. They can survive until you get home at the end of the day. And you have to promote play from when they’re young. Cats need to play and run around to stimulate their minds and keep them fit.

@bikergirl2000

3 жыл бұрын

Cats are obligate carnivores. If you really want to feed them properly, they should have quality raw meat with bones.

When I'm waiting to see how kitteh handles the water and Cat-Dad completely blocks the dang camera. Dude. MOVE.

@cjpolsky

5 жыл бұрын

Lori McKinnon lol I was like, " gaaah down in front!"😅😭

@amykristic2980

5 жыл бұрын

I was honestly surprised that DeDe didn't say something in a caption to us but I'm sure she was completely focused bc cat + water usually means problems. I ended up just fast forwarding through this part 😣

@Kelli_D.

5 жыл бұрын

Same here, but it appears the cat didn't mind the water would of heard it for sure even if we couldn't see it lol

@nimblesofwimbledon

5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to smack him

What a great cat! Hopefully, this will go very far towards keeping him mat-free. The owner has been educated, and fingers crossed they can keep on top of it.

@elizabethengland8165

5 жыл бұрын

Personally I don't think someone should have to be educated on this. You have hair and you take care of it don't you? You have to wash it or it gums up, brush it or it'll mat. It's going to be the same with most animals, especially if they're so big they can't clean themselves. My dog is really obese, she has been that way since she was spayed. I made the mistake of feeding her the way I had been feeding her before and she blew up, anyway, she couldn't clean herself! She could barely reach her genitals! So I decreased her food (did not help her lose weight btw) and I wiped her butt for her. Those seem like basic hygiene things to me.

He's such a good boy! My cats would never stay calm like this. It probably feels good for him

Well done, Dede. Your calmness transferred to this poor cat so he knew you were helping him. Also, good on you for assessing Mom's nervous energy and sent her to time-out 😉

“Don’t get the quick” like who’s the professional here?

@MonsieurLeScoob

5 жыл бұрын

Jenny Watson I love how concerned the owner is after they have made their cat so fat it can’t clean itself or hardly move and they have allowed a massive urine fur chunk develop on him. NOW YOU’RE WORRIED? Oh my god. And then to tell the professional how it’s done.

@friedaraeperkins3258

5 жыл бұрын

😋 yea, I have to wonder if she ever cut them herself. All of mine sit for nail trims, it's a learned thing. I understand that she loves him, but, she's not the pro, Dede is 😁😉

@saltyfroots9

5 жыл бұрын

The Canine Nutritionist if she really cared that much she would have taken care of her cat in the first place.

@maryellendehaan1979

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I could not believe the owner said the to Dede!!! Like you said who is the professional here anyway?!!

@skyward360

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like she was just trying to prove she knew something about taking care of cats....like I dont know how to brush him but I know this so i cant be useless right? .

Awww the cat was so relaxed. Thank goodness you were able to groom this cat .

Poor baby. Thank you Dede for helping this poor guy.

I love you! She needed to hear the truth, she’s delusional and on the verge of losing her cat. It’s beyond border line animal abuse. I judge myself so hard when my dogs nails aren’t perfect or she’s a couple days late on a bath. I inspect every inch of her body for parasites, lumps, bumps, scratches, pimples. I’m obsessed. I just don’t get it.

@rizumu-8937

4 жыл бұрын

bless you for taking amazing care of your fur baby, I wish more people were like this. I agree with you on animal abuse, how would the pet owner like it if she couldn’t brush her hair, let alone clean herself?! I bet if she had a fussy child that cried whenever she brushed their hair that it wouldn’t deter her from being a mother and taking care of her child, as necessary. the same thought process should be applied to pets! there should be no double standard.

What a nicely mannered cat! I bet he feels so much better now. Great job Dede! You make it look easy. ; )

Poor kitty he is such a good and patient boy. And this groomer is such a patient lady I have to respect your talents and advice to the parents of this kitty...

Oh my gosh anyone who judges or thinks this is abuse or neglect need to get out and volunteer for a rescue/foster dogs/cats. There are some scary evil hateful people who do things to animals you would not believe. STOP JUDGING ASSHATS get off youtube and fo something productive for truly abused animals DEDE u are awesome thank u for sharing. Thank u for teaching the owners.

@8luvbug

5 жыл бұрын

Do you know what neglect is? The owner let the cat get so fat that it couldn't clean it self. And obviously the owner didn't bother to try and clean and brush her damn cat. Stop defending these people.

It’s been over a year, have the owners brought back this cat to have it groomed, AGAIN? This was discussed and if they are good parents, I would love to see if the cat comes back and if it has lost any weight? He is such a good boy for being such a great patient/client to this wonderful groomer and crew, as well as great videographer! \blessings to all, including the parents for bringing him in!

Such a good boy! He doesn't look like he missed many meals either 😊

@barbaraangel3536

5 жыл бұрын

Tami Goldmann and

Bless that ole boy! He was really good throughout the process.

CATS r thee cleaniest animal in the world!! keep ur Felines clean thank u furr doing this vid for our Fur Kidz xo

What a beautiful boy!! I bet he feels a lot better now!

So she’s so worried about her cutting his quick and upsetting him yet she has severely neglected this cat causing matts and how grossly overweight he is. People like this shouldn’t be allowed pets☹️

@heg_egg

5 жыл бұрын

Fi Loren you don’t know the circumstances or the health background of the cat. Nor do you know the owner personally. Don’t judge before knowing all the facts. I know it’s instinctual to believe the worst in the owner when you see the cat in this type of situation, but matted hair/obesity could be the symptoms to many issues-sometimes issues that are out of their control.

@beutfulimagofgod

5 жыл бұрын

@@heg_egg what are the circumstances in which an animal has mats that aren't neglect? This is a long hair cat that needs regular grooming. That was clearly not happening based on the size of that post mat. To defend these people is ridiculous.

@nancydeis7121

5 жыл бұрын

Fi Loren there are ALOT of people in this world who should not own pets..this lady IS NOT one of them.

@nancydeis7121

5 жыл бұрын

@@heg_egg its like parents with overweight should not be parents .

@mrs.honeynuts

4 жыл бұрын

Layla Glez Just allowing your cat to become this overweight is abuse in itself. They were neglecting the cat, no doubt about it.

what a sweet, patient boy!! hes so calm, what a good boy!

Such a patient cutie pie and well behaved

What a good kitty.

I love how fluffy this cat is! 💕 So adorable 🥰

This groomer is an angel

Thank you for being that kittys saviour xx your a angel I hope you educated the owners and I hope they bloody well listen to you .

I don’t believe that cat has been to a vet, no matter what those owners say. That cat is so obese it cannot clean itself. With dirty fur and nasty skin. Dede indicates severely matted butt fur. Says to pet parent “this is a mat here”. Pet parent responds, “it is?”. OMG. CAN’ T YOU SMELL THE URINE STUCK IN YOUR CAT’S FUR?!?! I would have put her through the wall. You must have to drink when you go home. A lot.

@ccccarriemchardy9216

5 жыл бұрын

Your comments are not necessary. Stop watching what you obviously don't like.

@violetgreen7961

5 жыл бұрын

@@ccccarriemchardy9216 :-( Ummm... sweetheart this is a comment board, that's what ya do hear. If you're going to be so touchy maybe you shouldn't read!

@candyqueen31

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I get that it may have a skin condition but brushing would definitely improve his condition. Especially with a very long haired cat like this one. They need extra care.

@ccccarriemchardy9216

5 жыл бұрын

@@violetgreen7961 your assuming, you dont really know because its not yr cat. Once again yr edited comment is not necessary. Its a groom...

@violetgreen7961

5 жыл бұрын

@@ccccarriemchardy9216: Dearie a comment board is for comments, what ever they may be. Just because YOU don't like like what others say doesn't mean everyone needs to stop posting comments!! Since you don't like anyone else's comments perhaps YOU should stop reading other's comments!

Man, i would understand if owners have difficult time grooming pet especially if they’re extremely aggressive but that’s not even the case here. That’s one of the most well behaved cats I’ve witnessed. He/she could’ve easily been groomed.

Hi Dede, I have a 5 year old long haired orange tabby that I rescued and he is severely matted. I work extremely hard to brush his coat and trim out his matts as best as I can but there is no end to it! After I remove one it seems like two more show up. He only lets me brush/trim his fur for a few minutes and then he gets frustrated so unfortunately I can only do it every couple days. I'm at the point where I just need to get him shaved although there is no where around here where I live that grooms cats. I wish I lived closer to you Dede to get this mess sorted out!! Keep up the great work!!

@RestezCalmesetbuvezunthe

5 жыл бұрын

You cat has like freaking weed growing matts! Lol pluck one and two grow out even with a vengeance.

@martiemc8398

5 жыл бұрын

Ask around. Go to your vet and ask him who he thinks is or she thinks is a good groomer. There are great people all around. DD is fantastic

@JMC01644

5 жыл бұрын

Just go to your local Walmart or Target and get a grooming kit in the pet department.

@ngo7156

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for rescuing the cat. I would keep trying to find a vet or groomer who could help you out. Grooming a cat is so hard because their skin is so thin. I was going to try and shave my cats sanitary area but it was hard to tell where the skin and hair met. I was too afraid of cutting him. That and he wouldn't exactly hold still. lol Also, maybe try to incorporate the brushing throughout the day in small increments. I know like you have all day. Lol I wish you luck. ; )

@jennifersmith2935

5 жыл бұрын

@@ngo7156 I use a baby onesy and use it like a sling then I suspend her. Once she realized her feet weren't touch the ground she stops fighting it. Then I just trim.

Great job DeeDee. He was so cute with his little (I'm slightly annoyed) talks. I have a Chocolate-point Siamese (15 yrs old, had him since 8wks old), and Tonkinese (4yrs old - rescue), and my two pets are both short haired and I brush them 2x per day. Their coat is absolutely gorgeous. You did the best thing for that poor guy. I'd use a boat hair brush 2x per day on that cat. And 1x per week a brushing with a thinning brush/comb.

I feel like these owners house is always dirty and just smells bad constantly

@julesgulizia4252

3 жыл бұрын

moomin troll i think they smell too. Tbh.

@Angelaius

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely cat urine is one of the most awful smell in a household how they couldnt smell it xd

The Great job Dede!! I'm glad the owners watched and helped to see Just how badly matted the cat was. Hopefully they will keep up with the grooming so this doesn't get that bad again,to the poor cat.

I’m sure that cat was grateful to you for clearing out his sensitive area. He didn’t even flinch.

I love how aware you are of the animal, and the people..... great work!!

Him a big boy BUUUT he is so good sitting so well. Lol...did you see how he looked back at you lol😂

Inside cat ,can you imagine the smell in the house ..

This kitty is a total sweetheart, I love him! His little complaining chirps are adorable. He really does seem to handle all of what you're doing to him fairly well, especially considering that some of those areas under underneath the mats had to be pretty sore.

I watched most if not all of your vids in 2018 so I probably saw this back then, but I don't remember it. So it becomes new again!

Though the cat was good on it's own, the session surely went SO good (sic) because you "trained" the parents. 👍👏🏻

Dede, I had two cat sisters from a lady neighbor who kept the mother and one kitten when she found the half wild mom cat had 5 kittens under the neighbors back deck. The mom short hair cat was mostly white with large grey patches on the head and body just like one of the kittens I took (we named Daisy) and the father must have been a long hair grey Persian as the other kitten I took (we named it Muffy) had long grey hair all over. We couldn't make up our mind over those last two so we ended up with BOTH lol. Of course we waited til they were 8 - 8 1/2 weeks old. We had them for 25 years. Long haired Muffy had very long furry "pants" and would stretch her neck and wiggle her head and tongue to get to the end of the long hairs on her "pants". She cleaned her long grey fur just like you described! Once I had to get parts of Muffy dematted (the back and underarms) at the vet, but she kept her private area very clean! The last 3 years we had to give them 2 SQ's (subcutaneous fluids) twice a day til we felt it was time. They were still very happy and played and ate well but were slowly heading for ill health that would have been too difficult for them. They were such wonderful and quirky cats that we loved so much. Muffy was such a tomboy and would thump across the carpet and Daisy was SUCH a princess and walk with a delicate feminine sway lol. Daisy would always sleep at our feet but Muffy would squeeze in between my husband and I by our knees under the blanket, stretch out and go to sleep. It was like a furry knee warmer at knight. Daisy would watch the birds out the window with her tail swishing like crazy and Muffy would look out the window and chirp at the birds! Muffy would hog any sunny place and Daisy would give up the sunny spot with a delicate shrug of her shoulders and lay nearby with one paw still in the sunny patch.

@intheocean007

5 жыл бұрын

ART HEART What a great story! 😻😻

He is such a good, good cat for having all this done to him!

the groomer is professional, knowledgeable and straight forward. the best thing for this kit is exactly what this groomer did. nice work. m, il .

That is the most well behaved cat 🐈 I’ve ever seen

What a sweet cat!!!💜💜💜🐱

I’m glad you helped them opt for a shave down. THe cat looked like he would feel better with it.

Been a shelter volunteer for years, have dealt with many matted dogs and cats. Have spent a few hours just cutting matts off dogs. This woman seemed not to understand that she neglected the cat as was proven by the mat on the cat's butt, that's lending itself to a UTI. The cat did very well compared to the ones I've seen and dealt with, nice to know you handle the types that you deal with because there are groomers who won't deal with disabled or other types outside of domesticated.

he did really good,,poor guy...as for the pet mom......not even going there dede....well done you....

"Does he like water?" "I have no idea" So she's obviously never bathed her cat either

@kristi.kervin

4 жыл бұрын

I have never bathed my cat either. He is a 17 year old loooong hair kitty. He has no skin issues and is not dirty. Some cats don’t need it.

@SpiritDragoness

4 жыл бұрын

Cats usually don't need a bath if they can groom themselves. Only elderly, sick, or disabled cats need a bath.... so any cat that has mobility issues and lack of energy for grooming might need some help. I have owned several cats, short and long haired. Only one of the long haired cats needed regular shave downs when he got elderly and started to have issues related to his age and breed. He was no fan or regular brushing... he wouldn't even let us pet him as he got older and his body started to ache... so shave down was the shortest and easiest solution without torturing that poor old cat for too long or too often.

@RelaxElise

4 жыл бұрын

I have never ever bathed a cat. They usually clean themself.

@601salsa

4 жыл бұрын

@@RelaxElise yep but occasionally they do need a bath. I have no idea how but my cat climbed up the Victorian chimney then came for cuddles....... he smelt of soot.... the black paw prints on the brand new cream carpet were hysterical, he is a black cat....funny as heck. He spent the night cuddled up on me drying out after the long towel dry.

@RelaxElise

4 жыл бұрын

@@601salsa ypur talking about the exemption and not the rule :)

Your mind runs a million miles a second. Deep breathes, Love. Love what you do.

What I like most about you is that you actually truly CARE about the animal. Thanks!

Anyone else think it’s funny that there’s a guy named MATT!?! LOL

@nimblesofwimbledon

5 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty common name, so... No?

@georgaseebalack6003

4 жыл бұрын

didn't pick up on that genius coincidence.

I think the cat looks really good . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

cat did so good, you did amazing. i hope those people bring him in more often and take him to the vet...

This boy did amazing in such a stressful situation. You did amazing with him! I have two cats and they need grooming just as much as any dogs, especially with the longer furred breeds. It's essential to their health to be able to clean themselves. My cat has a little skin tag on her butt which means when she poops, some of the poop gets stuck on her butt and gets rock hard and then tears her skin when she tries to get it off. I've spent many an hour with my face basically in her butt to try and soften the poop enough for removal. It's not a pretty job but it's all a part of taking care of them, when we aqquire a pet, they're our responsibility. Thank you so much on behalf of the cat parents! 💜

@nancyfenity9817

5 жыл бұрын

Lauren Haggerty I say this in the spirit of being helpful. Check with your vet about getting the skintag removed. I know that he will tell you it is not a health issue. But, in this case it may cause a health issue if he cannot clean himself. It would certainly make your life easier and it's not difficult. I'll bet kitty would be happier if he did not have to endure those manual cleanings too. Best of luck.

@LaurenMacP1994

5 жыл бұрын

@@nancyfenity9817 I'm definitely bringing it up at her checkup in January. At the moment it's only happening maybe once a week or so but she really doesn't enjoy it. I check after every poop she does so it's easier but when I first spotted it, it had been a while and it had dried quite hard. Poor girl was so annoyed by me but I didn't want it to get worse. She's only a year old this past halloween so she's now become a bit better as I trim her and my older cats front nails once every two weeks, back nails every month. She's definitely more tolerant as my older cat wasn't raised having it all done lol

She says, "Don't get mad at me." Cat says, "Too late!" ;)

Listening to the cat, it sounded like he said, “ Ouch “ , went you cat his nails. 😂

Such a gentle gentle cat!!! OMG!

Such a good Kitty. I have never seen a cat that chill around clippers 🙂🙃

We once had a cat with wings. My parents didn't know what to do. Eventually they asked a vet. 5-10 minutes later a clipper fixed that. 35 years later, I still have my own cats done every six months. The cats are happier, and I can wear dark clothes.

Wow what a good cat!

I’ve been giving my cat a bath since he was 6 months old and he’s 15 years old I also blow dry him my self! And he’s gotten a buzz cut! I didn’t need a groomer to groom my cat! My cat is trained like a dog he know his commands, settle, stand up, all done! Sit, and etc, he rides in my car on the driver side of the back seat! He’s my pride and joy!!

I have to say I’ve watched a lot of cat, dog videos and yours is far the best and most humane. I’ve watched others that yell at the animals, grab at the animals and complain about the smell. I feel sorry for the animal because it’s not the animals fault. Some groomers seems to not have any idea or tact concerning the owners. I think it’s amazing that you allow the owners to see the process and the explanations you provide. Thank you!

The mom is. Very frustrating. To me "dont get the. Quick"ok first off. If. You would keep him trimed and clean as well as on the proper diet. The cat wouldnt be as bad as he was. Also. Dont tell the professionals. What to do or whether or not to get. Something when the professional has done the. Job for over. 15 years.

@lisazemelman5170

5 жыл бұрын

Are those periods for every place that you paused while you were saying that?

@catchingbird1

4 жыл бұрын

@@lisazemelman5170 🤣🤣🤣

@cxaxukluth5407

4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Zemelman what a useless comment. Did you mean to offend or joke?

@valerieneal2747

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. She's annoying...might sound mean..but I hope she doesn't have kids.

Such a well - behaved baby what a trooper🤗😇😍! Awesome job as always Dede and kudos to bringing up the fact that diet can play a role in his skin & coat health and for also pointing out to Dad the skin irritation on his man bits that was not caused by you, but by the mat🤓👌👍!

I cannot get over how calm this cat is! Bless him!

That cat was so patient