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 Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:12 am
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:07 pm
... I need to groom my cats.
We've actually got plans to get ones of those ... I've forgotten the name, but the rubber brushes. I've found them in both local pet shops, but they're $25, which means I've been putting it off. We're also going to get a slicker brush, because I've seen it in action and liked the look of it.
Plus, both brushes will work with the dog too!
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:19 pm
Freddus ... I need to groom my cats.
We've actually got plans to get ones of those ... I've forgotten the name, but the rubber brushes. I've found them in both local pet shops, but they're $25, which means I've been putting it off. We're also going to get a slicker brush, because I've seen it in action and liked the look of it.
Plus, both brushes will work with the dog too!
Personally, our nylon slicker is my favourite so far out of what all I've tried on Saphi - with her coat type, it's what seems to work best (I haven't tried combs but they probably would work well too).
For Bella-dog, I've found this sort works best with her coat, followed by a quick once-over with the metal slicker if I want her coat to go fluff/poof
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:40 pm
Freddus ... I need to groom my cats.
We've actually got plans to get ones of those ... I've forgotten the name, but the rubber brushes. I've found them in both local pet shops, but they're $25, which means I've been putting it off. We're also going to get a slicker brush, because I've seen it in action and liked the look of it.
Plus, both brushes will work with the dog too! Sadly, you would want different brushes for both sets of animals. O.o Just so the cats know that "Hey! this is just for me!" etc. I have 6 brushes. O.o And Loki gets brushed the most since he doesnt groom as efficently as my dainty princess. And your thinking of a zoom groom. LOVE MINE. works great for baths too. wink
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:43 pm
~ Aki - Fairy ~ Freddus ... I need to groom my cats.
We've actually got plans to get ones of those ... I've forgotten the name, but the rubber brushes. I've found them in both local pet shops, but they're $25, which means I've been putting it off. We're also going to get a slicker brush, because I've seen it in action and liked the look of it.
Plus, both brushes will work with the dog too!
Personally, our nylon slicker is my favourite so far out of what all I've tried on Saphi - with her coat type, it's what seems to work best (I haven't tried combs but they probably would work well too).
For Bella-dog, I've found this sort works best with her coat, followed by a quick once-over with the metal slicker if I want her coat to go fluff/poof I did get the nylon slicker and I still perfer the pin brush for my cats. D: Loki is the only one getting brushed right now (hes not as good of a groomer) and hes shedding the most. SOOO MUCH HAIR.
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:01 pm
Punkin Avis I did get the nylon slicker and I still perfer the pin brush for my cats. D: Loki is the only one getting brushed right now (hes not as good of a groomer) and hes shedding the most. SOOO MUCH HAIR.
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:02 pm
~ Aki - Fairy ~ Punkin Avis I did get the nylon slicker and I still perfer the pin brush for my cats. D: Loki is the only one getting brushed right now (hes not as good of a groomer) and hes shedding the most. SOOO MUCH HAIR. Loki dont care what brush I use but the Pin feels better than the slicker on his skin. He doesnt care for the comb and Freyja hates all of them. she needs a bath today. D: Shes covered in snot.
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:41 am
Punkin Avis Sadly, you would want different brushes for both sets of animals. O.o Just so the cats know that "Hey! this is just for me!" etc. I have 6 brushes. O.o And Loki gets brushed the most since he doesnt groom as efficently as my dainty princess. And your thinking of a zoom groom. LOVE MINE. works great for baths too. wink Huh. That's actually a really good point. If nothing else, Blossom sometimes smells a bit strong. xd
She does actually have a couple of brushes of her own... that aren't used very often. She's so hard to brush! She doesn't mind me doing the top of her head and her ears, but anywhere else, she spins around and tries to eat the comb.
Zoom groom! That'd be the one! I know that you suggested it to me, so I kept an eye out for it. I've found it, but money's a little tight right now, I'll get to it after I've recovered from these vet visits. (Pet insurance is great, because I know I'll get the money back, but I still had to pay for it first... so it'll take time.)
Loki is getting better at grooming himself though?
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:46 am
~ Aki - Fairy ~ Freddus ... I need to groom my cats.
We've actually got plans to get ones of those ... I've forgotten the name, but the rubber brushes. I've found them in both local pet shops, but they're $25, which means I've been putting it off. We're also going to get a slicker brush, because I've seen it in action and liked the look of it.
Plus, both brushes will work with the dog too!
Personally, our nylon slicker is my favourite so far out of what all I've tried on Saphi - with her coat type, it's what seems to work best (I haven't tried combs but they probably would work well too).
For Bella-dog, I've found this sort works best with her coat, followed by a quick once-over with the metal slicker if I want her coat to go fluff/poof The slicker looks like the best option, to me, for our bunch. At least, for Nightshade. I think the zoom groom would be good for Tansy and Minstrel, with their short fur, but Nightshade is looking like he'll be rather fluffier than either of the others! Which is slightly strange... I've never had a fluffy cat before!
I have a brush kind of similar to the one you linked. I mean, same bristles, but it's not a traditional brush structure, it's one of those strap-your-hand-to-the-back ones. More like a horse brush, I guess.
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:21 am
Freddus The slicker looks like the best option, to me, for our bunch. At least, for Nightshade. I think the zoom groom would be good for Tansy and Minstrel, with their short fur, but Nightshade is looking like he'll be rather fluffier than either of the others! Which is slightly strange... I've never had a fluffy cat before! I have a brush kind of similar to the one you linked. I mean, same bristles, but it's not a traditional brush structure, it's one of those strap-your-hand-to-the-back ones. More like a horse brush, I guess.
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:50 am
i love grooming my kitties. ive started giving them baths together just to watch them both yell at me at the same time
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:47 pm
~ Aki - Fairy ~ Freddus The slicker looks like the best option, to me, for our bunch. At least, for Nightshade. I think the zoom groom would be good for Tansy and Minstrel, with their short fur, but Nightshade is looking like he'll be rather fluffier than either of the others! Which is slightly strange... I've never had a fluffy cat before! I have a brush kind of similar to the one you linked. I mean, same bristles, but it's not a traditional brush structure, it's one of those strap-your-hand-to-the-back ones. More like a horse brush, I guess. That's true! I guess I can always donate any that don't work for me to the cat rescue though. They've got such a range of cats with different fur that surely any given brush would work on someone!
We tend to frequent the dollar stores around here anyway (not that I call them that, but close enough! xd ) The only toy we've found, so far, that Minstrel likes at all, came from one of them. So we go there fairly often to see if there's something else he might like. Not to mention that we try to buy as much groceries of ours there that we can...
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:31 pm
Freddus Huh. That's actually a really good point. If nothing else, Blossom sometimes smells a bit strong. xd
She does actually have a couple of brushes of her own... that aren't used very often. She's so hard to brush! She doesn't mind me doing the top of her head and her ears, but anywhere else, she spins around and tries to eat the comb.
Zoom groom! That'd be the one! I know that you suggested it to me, so I kept an eye out for it. I've found it, but money's a little tight right now, I'll get to it after I've recovered from these vet visits. (Pet insurance is great, because I know I'll get the money back, but I still had to pay for it first... so it'll take time.)
Loki is getting better at grooming himself though? I know how you feel. D: Next month is gonna be tighter than hell with money due to unexpected funding of animals, etc. T.T And go slowly. smile Loki LOVES it as it pulls the loose hair up, but Freyja perfers to do herself. (For kicks and giggles they both got a real bath yesterday. No shampoo, just a nice hot bath. XD ) And yes, hes been watching Freyja do it and has gotten into good grooming habits. smile
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:33 pm
Shanna66 i love grooming my kitties. ive started giving them baths together just to watch them both yell at me at the same time Oh dear. XD So silly. Both my kitties got baths yesterday. No shampoo, just nice hot soothing kitty apporpiate water. :3 Freyja had alot of snot in her fur and I just put Loki in for shits and giggles.
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:41 am
Zygmunt is addicted to the suede cloth... And he gets so shiny afterwards it's amazing really eek one of those things that amaze me every single time... I strongly reccomend it won't irritate even the most fragile skin, and I guess it feels more like stroking than grooming so the ones who dislike brushes will be ok with it...
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