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Hi persian fans
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I have a persian cat which has a real issue being combed, it doesnt seem to mind its back, its just its stomach it does not like. Can anyone advise how long i should comb it for or how i should approach combing his stomach. He is normally quite placid until he is combed. |
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As a first time cat owner who lucked into a cat that loves to be brushed, I'm afraid I have little experience with your issue, but I wonder if a grooming mitt might be helpful? At the very least, if your cat gets reactive, your hand is a bit more protected?
Btw, would love to see a picture of your persian if you have one to share. And welcome to the board!
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Thank you for your advice, I have bought something called the furminator which is a type of comb. It is good for his thick back, but not for his stomach.
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His name is Felix, he is a lovely cat, but where I live he would get stolen, so I take him out for walks on his lead which he loves unless he sees a dog, then he sees me as a sort of makeshift ladder and climbs up me.
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If you comb his stomach he likes to clamp on to your hand with his feet and paws and kick. |
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Oh, my goodness, what a dignified little fella! Such a beautiful cat!
Ticklish tummy, eh? Is there someone available to hold him while you comb? Maybe stand him up on the table and hold him standing on his hind legs--then comb the tummy?
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"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference." "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!" "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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He is a nice cat, he likes to dress up, with him though if you comb his stomach he likes it for so long then he will clamp on with his four paws and kick until you let go.
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When he does not want his tummy combing he starts off with a polite mieow then becomes very physical grabbing hold with his paws and kicking. |
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He's a stunner for sure
How about distracting him while you brush his belly? I have difficulty clipping my cats nails if I don't distract him with a tube of yummy Hairball Meds. . I squeeze some out on the counter and while he licks it up I get busy with the clippers. My cat would definitely bunny kick and bite if I attempted to brush his belly. I'm pretty sure it's instinctual for them to protect their belly from potential attack even if it is just from a brush I'm not even permitted to pet his belly |
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Bunny kicking is probably one of his favorite moves, the only trouble is you get no warning, when he has had enough , claws out & kicking. I used to have a tabby that died last year, but they did not like each other, my vet said a lot of cats dont like pedigree cats. He is quite funny, he loves his biscuits and will only eat organic cat food, also loves human food anything ice cream, cake, tomatoes, we have to put him away when we are eating as if you do not share your food he will hit you with his paw to knock the food off. |
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Oh I didn't watch the who utube and thought it would show how to comb out the stomach too. That is a tender place to comb or bush. It's very matted you may have a groomer shave it. When the fur start to grow back comb it every day to keep it from getting matted again. It won't hurt to comb out as long as the fur not matted and you get the job done faster.
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Lower down he is very pink and short fur, the matting problem is his front paws if you dont comb between his front paws he becomes matted, but if you do he tends to bunny kick you.
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