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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / July 2004Recommendations on cordless clippers.
I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless clipper to cut the hair of a (very impatient) cat. He has very thick fur and must be trimmed once or twice a year (especially for the summer months), but he's fidgety and won't stand still for two minutes without throwing a tantrum. For that reason, I need something that'll cut through his coat quickly and easily so that I can get it over in 2-3 sessions - and something that will follow the cat as it sulks away (this ought to be an Olympic event). I currently use a domestic hair trimmer, but the comb has difficulty going through my cat's thick hair, and it takes a long time. Any recommendations, particularly on mail-order houses in Canada? I've looked at a few model (Oster, Arco, Wahl) but I'd like to get first- hand accounts of their performance. jaybee >Any recommendations, particularly on mail-order houses in Canada? >I've looked at a few model (Oster, Arco, Wahl) but I'd like to get first- >hand accounts of their performance. > >jaybee We go through a lot of clippers at the shelter; I can't give you any recommendations right now but I do recall that the cheap ones burn up in no time. I'll ask the shelter manager the brand name of the one she likes....also, you can ask a local groomer for a recommendation. They'll be pretty knowledgeable about the best ones. Sherry >>Any recommendations, particularly on mail-order houses in Canada? >>I've looked at a few model (Oster, Arco, Wahl) but I'd like to get [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > likes....also, you can ask a local groomer for a recommendation. > They'll be pretty knowledgeable about the best ones. I asked, but they use corded clippers because they keep the pets stationary. However, since I don't have the benefit of a helper, trimming the cat is an event that takes place all over the house. jaybee >From: "Jacques E. Bouchard" invalid@invalid.invalid >However, since I don't have the benefit of a helper, trimming >the cat is an event that takes place all over the house. Recently my cat had to have blood drawn and the vet used a Klaw Kontrol Bag. I thought it was pretty neat and my cat didn't seem to mind it at all. I wonder if something like this could help when with your situation. Here's a link about it: http://www.klaw-kontrol.com/testimonials.html Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm > Recently my cat had to have blood drawn and the vet used a Klaw > Kontrol Bag. I thought it was pretty neat and my cat didn't seem to > mind it at all. I wonder if something like this could help when with > your situation. Here's a link about it: > > http://www.klaw-kontrol.com/testimonials.html My cat doesn't bite or claw if I sternly warn him. But he's big, and he's STRONG. Besides, I can't trim my cat's hair if he's in a bag. :-) jaybee >From: "Jacques E. Bouchard" invalid@invalid.invalid >> Recently my cat had to have blood drawn and the vet used a Klaw >> Kontrol Bag. I thought it was pretty neat and my cat didn't seem to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >jaybee Yeah I know I thought about that. But you can open up the top of it to reach the cat's sides. But you're probaby right, it wouldn't work so good. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm > I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless clipper to cut the > hair of a (very impatient) cat. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > jaybee Get either a Oster or Kim Laube Lazor Clip (http://www.kimlaubeco.com/lchp.html) cordless animal grooming unit (I prefer the Kim Laube). The Oster #10 blade or equivalent is what you want to use for basic grooming. The Kim Laube blades are more expensive, IIRC. Don't bother with the corded units - they are a pain to use. There are a ton of sources where you can order on-line and have them shipped to CAN. be careful, though - all of the blades are extremely sharp and if used improperly can cut the skin very quickly to the point that it needs to be sutured. If you are able to, observe a professional groomer using the instrument you are interested in purchasing. HTH, -L. (former groomer) > I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless clipper to cut the > hair of a (very impatient) cat. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > jaybee For the amount of money spent on clippers that will *really* do the job and last more than one cut, you can purchase the services of a pet groomer umpteen times to perform the service for you. And, save on the scratches and ill will as well. > For the amount of money spent on clippers that will *really* do the > job and last more than one cut, you can purchase the services of a pet > groomer umpteen times to perform the service for you. And, save on > the scratches and ill will as well. Yeah, I had already considered pet grooming services. Obviously, that's why I was asking about buying clippers. The cat is terrified of strangers, and transporting it every time it needs a trim is a hassle. Wouldn't want to to turn the experience into a traumatizing one for the cat, would I? Can't put a price on the convenience of having a trimmer at home. jaybee >The cat is terrified of strangers, and transporting it every time it >needs a trim is a hassle. Wouldn't want to to turn the experience into a >traumatizing one for the cat, would I? > > Can't put a price on the convenience of having a trimmer at home. I agree. I vote grooming kitty at home, if she and you can manage it. Saves kitty the trauma of being transported and messed with by a stranger, and eliminates the risk of exposure to disease. You're a brave one. Sherry > I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless clipper to cut the > hair of a (very impatient) cat. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > jaybee Mine have a cord but I love them. I bought them thru the vet. They're the same kind he uses. The brand is Oster and they cost about $150 with tax. I purchased the Wahl Arco cordless clippers a year or so ago to use on my horses and have been VERY happy with them. They're powerful enough to trim up the horses, run quietly, have an extra battery pack, and most importantly (at least to me) have an adjustable blade that can adjust from a #10 (one quarter inch or so) to a #40 (very close) cut. I've used these clippers on horses, the dog and assorted cats and highly recommend them for trimming purposes. Gayle Thomas Jacques E. Bouchard a ecrit: > I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless clipper to cut the >> hair of a (very impatient) cat. > I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless clipper to cut the > hair of a (very impatient) cat. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > hand accounts of their performance. > jaybee I had several cats who used to get very bad mats but since I started them on Hill's hairball formula they have been pretty much mat free. And mine didn't much like being combed or clipped either. Ron Herfurth Charlottesville, Va |
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