How To Survive The Season Of Moving In With Your Himalayan Persian Or Exotic

Spring has arrived and those of us who have the fluffiest cats on the planet are enjoying the shedding season! With the warming climate, our Persians, Himalayas and Exotics no longer need their thick winter coats.

Before you know it, your cat starts tying knots at night and all her favorite nap spots start to have a thin coat of fur. This is undoubtedly one of the most frustrating times of the year with your Persian.

The best way to survive the spring shedding season is to be proactive.

1. Get into a consistent daily routine of grooming your cat.

to. A mere 5-10 minutes a day is all it takes to keep your cat knot-free.

B. To keep your styling session smooth, style one section a day. Do the back and sides, then the head and ruff, then the bottom, pants, and tail.

2. Bathe your cat at least once a month or more often if the shedding is bad.

to. Using a diluted baby shampoo or dish soap, massage your cat’s fur well as you apply the shampoo.

B. Rinse well and shampoo again.

vs. Make sure to rinse really well when you’re done. The residue left in the shampoo irritates the skin.

Another option that some Persian owners chose is to shave their cats.

The lion cut is very popular and removes all body hair along with the annoying fine hair under the armpits, on the belly and between the hind legs. As a bonus, the panties are cut so the poop doesn’t get stuck in the hair.

If shaving your cat completely doesn’t appeal to you, shaving the bottom of the cat from the front armpits to the pants is a good compromise. With this cut, all fine hair under the belly that gets tangled is removed. Grooming sessions are much easier and less annoying for the cat.

Believe it or not, there are exotic owners who shave their cats at the beginning of the shedding season. Most people believe that since grooming an Exotic is less complicated than its long-haired Himalayan or Persian counterpart, the Exotic does not kill or shed much.

WRONG!

The thick undercoat of an exotic can mate in small knots all over the body during the molting season. Anything that doesn’t get tangled up will end up all over the house. With long hairs, most of your dead hair gets tangled and tangled.

So what do you do if you don’t catch your cat shedding and you end up with big knots?

Never, never, NEVER use scissors to cut a knot! Scissors should only be used by an experienced groomer, vet, or breeder.

The cat’s fur is very loose. Grabbing your cat’s ruff by the nape of the neck is an example of how loose his fur is. When the fur becomes tangled and the knot tightens, the hair pulls the fur toward the knot. Trying to cut a knot could cut the cat’s fur.

If your cat has a lot of knots, your only option is to take him to a groomer or veterinarian with experience in cat grooming, especially cat shaving. If your cat freaks out during grooming, especially when she hears scissors, your vet should be chosen to cut your cat’s fur. You can put your cat under mild anesthesia to hold the kitten more securely.

If you choose to buy shears to prune your cat yourself, you need a breeder, groomer, or vet to show you how. There are certain razor placement and use techniques that can make the difference between a clean cut and scrapes and scrapes.

Persians, Himalayas, and Exotics are high-maintenance cat breeds. They are also such sweet and precious companions that grooming shouldn’t turn into a nightmare. Enjoy your kitty during shedding season by choosing your favorite method of fighting the hair war.