Whilst every cat that stays at Specialcats receives appropriate daily grooming, some cats may need to come here for special work: to sort out matted long or elderly cat’s coats or to remove paint or oil etc.
If you would like a quick look at how you could groom your cat, here is a video of Rosie working through a cat who hates being groomed! (apologies for sideways view!). We are happy to provide bespoke training sessions for you with your cat.
We work without the use of sedatives or anaesthetic. Patience and firm yet gentle handling substitute to enable the work to be done without the attendant risk of anaesthetic, especially where the elderly or infirm are concerned.
New owners of long-coated cats can be advised on grooming care and shown how to groom their cat and can also purchase appropriate tools for that individual from our shop if desired.
We do not provide show preparation just general maintenance but are happy to advise on or teach care of coats.
References can be provided from regular customers and cat breeders.
Day Grooming Charges:
- Minimum groom/dematt charge £20
- Bath and tidy (includes ears, claws, removal of paint/oil etc.): £20.00
- Dematt £40 hour
- Claw clip only £10
- Bath only £30
We groom on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday and some Saturdays.
What will a grooming session entail? How can it be customised?
- Clip claws shorter – routinely done for cat comfort and to protect staff by default, recommendation should be done for older cats every 6 weeks
- Remove any matts – minimum to do twice yearly as undercoat changes, especially if the cat has a large undercoat (e.g. Persian, Ragdoll, Maine Coon) or cannot groom due to disability or old age
- Clip around bottom – makes it easier to poo
- If fur is greasy – talc may be used to stop it sticking together (avoid if asthma/COPD etc)
- Clean waxy ears
- Clean smeared or sticky eyes
- Remove longer hair between toes (if matts)
- Shorten paw under-hair – some is needed to protect toes
- Bath – remove coat contaminants
- Dry – for comfort after bath
- Treat for fleas – owner to bring product, otherwise diatomaceous earth will be used
- Clean/dress wounds – in cooperation with owner’s vet if appropriate
Please advise areas to clip.
Note: fancy clips are a task for at-home or show dog groomers. We are here for function, not fashion.
We can’t ultimately turn a long-haired cat into a short-haired one. The insulating undercoat is what mats. The topcoat doesn’t, so making it shorter will not help prevent matts or necessarily make grooming easier.
To book a grooming session
Please telephone Rosie on 01292 520543 to discuss your requirements. Payment may be by cash, crossed cheque, or postal order. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Specialcats of Ayr’. If you would like to pay by electonic banking (BACS) please contact us.
