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Gulp! Tomorrow is shave day!

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  • Started 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons
  • Latest reply from Momma to 2 MaineCoons
  1. Okay guys even though the breeder assured me that a lion's cut is fine and she has done it herself and that the coat comes back nice and full and even better textured I am still a tad worried about it! Also I am stressing since tomorrow is Petco Groom/bath day with Rachel, Max will love that but not sure how Mystie will. it will be her first bath that I am aware of. Praying and hopign if she doens't love it at least she will tolerate it. Ugh! Stresses and worries of a Coonie mom!

    I know the shave will help Max immensely with the heat and it wont be to the skin but pretty close. I want to leave some fur so he doesn't get sun burned or chilled too much. Days are hot nights a tad cooler but in Nevada where we are headed days are schorchers and most nights can get pretty chilly! I am hoping for a really good thunder and rain storm up there like usual see how the babies take it. I jsut love them and when they are at night and lighting hits the lake wow a total white out!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  2. Hee Hee, don't forget to take pictures! Poor Max, I hope he can keep his dignity. Just treat him like the Lion King he is! I love a good thunderstorm too. The cats don't seem too fazed by them. My poor Gibbie was terrified of them; I think he lived through quite a few during his outdoor days.

    Posted 2 years ago by NNGM #

  3. Ange, don't worry about the 'shave'. We used to groom my mother's persian mix every summer (he got a 'lion' cut ~ sooo cute) and, trust me, his hair grew back every time, no problem. The clip just kept him more comfortable during the heat. He lived a long, healthy and spoiled life.... *RIP Mr. Beaujangles*

    As long as your coonies are inside kitties this 'shave' will be fine for them, and, depending on the clip you choose, they'll look 'fabulous'!!!! You must post pics ;-)

    Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

  4. I will get pictures. I want it close to the skin but not too the skin. He will keep his tail and mane and from hock/elbow down on his legs. Mostly the the shoulderblades back to the base jsut before the tail and then down and around hehe

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  5. Sounds like the perfect 'shave', Ange. He'll be more comfortable once it's done..... don't forget to post the pics ;-)

    Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

  6. ..... paws crossed.... prayers said...... ((((Max))))....((((Mystie))))....((((Ange)))).....

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

  7. Every mum frets about her 'babies' first hair cut but you don't need to Ange. Max-max will be so much more comfortable afterwards, maybe you can get him a wee coat for really cold nights. Pleaseeeeeeee, pictures, before and after.
    Mystie will be fine too and soon become used to baths.

    Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

  8. Hehehe thanks there AV!

    KittyMom do i have your email?
    I have jsut been sending the albums since the kodak changed and it's hard to upload a few good ones to multiply?

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  9. He will get a few pictures when he comes back from his bath along with Mystie! Then i will take some of him once the cut is complete!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  10. Ange, it's bestmomcat at yahoo dot com ~ I saw that you had a problem with a "Nigerian trip" :-) and your email and .. was it your myspace page? I'm too old to do the face book, my space, you tube stuff, so I'm not sure, but if you've changed your e mail addy, please update me at the addy above. And, I hope you've not had too many problems from the scam.... BTW, if I had gotten an email about you being in Nigeria, I would, of course, know it was bogus because you would NEVER leave your Max and Mystie just to go to Africa!!!!

    Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

  11. i will take a look. I can only assume if you didn't get the 7/10 email I don't have it! yeah I'd never leave my babies! So my trips will be stateside only! But, heheh if I was choosing a spot it wouldn't be a place I'd become a lobster haha

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  12. KM jsut sent off two emails. Alos for your safety edit out your email addy! Thanks

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  13. i decided not to have Velvet shaved. I've gotten most of the matts out with a slicker brush. most of the matts were tiny, only a few hairs each. i think i got enough fur off her to make another kitty. and to hear Velvet cuss in 7 different cat languages - oh my !!! did I get my ears pinned back for sure !!!

    Posted 2 years ago by CSBM #

  14. Hahhaah Well Cheri max is completely Mat free since i brush and comb him out every other day or when ever I cna get him to lay still long enough heheh! I am doing this strictly because of the heat not the coat he gets a bath once and month so that really helps but the heat is jsut getting to him. Well all 9 am appointments for their baths comes early I have to be up and showered and have them in their carriers by 830 in the car and on the road by 845 the latest! So I am calling it a night!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  15. My God this house is dead! I am sitting here waiting impatiently for the petco call to go pick up my babies! I'm really going nuts. No mews, no purrs, no skidding and thumping sounds, no head butts and cuddles. I am feeling well guess it is in ties to empty nest syndrome hahaha. I am hoping soon to get the call to pick them up since Max and I need to leave here by 2:40 to go get his shaving done. Still feeeling a tad twiste dover it but I know it is the best.

    I finally got everything into the run so that Mystie will be covered as of July 28th the earliest under VPI with Max. Tried to call Home Againt o find out about the confirmation of her chip, but here's where I hit a snag. Her number is in two places her tag on her carrier, and her health record book. Now where is her carrier at the groomers, adn you say okay well get the book. Ha tried to but it's in the travel trainer and for some reaosn it is now unleveled and the front door wont open. ANd where is the book you ask in the trailer in the front where I can't get in becasue the back door through the potty is blocked by the slide out! ugh! So once I get her home I need to call back agian and hopefully get some where!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  16. Yay babies are home now! And have about 33 to 35 minutes before time to get Max reayd to go get his shave done!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  17. Cheri I use John Paul Pet condition detangling spray and It works wonders. My Tiger cat (and my beloved Rocky) are maine coon mix and have very thick coat. I use this pump bottel spray and it seems to help prevent matting in the hair.

    Posted 2 years ago by Athena #

  18. thank you. i'll check it out...

    Posted 2 years ago by CSBM #

  19. It's done! My baby boy looks sooooooooooooooo skinny! He was lean before but no he looks skinny! And the sad part or made good part is the vets last check up said he was doing very well and they were no concerned with his weight!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #


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