Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

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22. I groomed my cat with a scissors

Wed Jul 3, 2013, 12:32 PM

Jul 2013

Normally it costs me about $200 to get her shaved & shampooed... because in order to do that, I have to get her a rabies shot, which means an office visit charge as well, plus city rabies tag, plus sedating her because she freaks out and gets mega aggressive with vets and groomers.

Yes, she NEEDS grooming... long-haired cat who does not clean herself beyond her front legs. After nine months, she is matted, greasy and awful to look at much less to pet!

So I got a blunt-end scissors for $14, and a package of scent-free cat wipes for $4. She was surprisingly OK with the scissoring/combing/wipe-downs, done while she was eating. It took several days, and the haircut is pretty choppy as I have no styling skills at all. But she's clean and neat and mat-free, and we are both enjoying the cuddling again!

Bonus: We don't have to endure several months of awfulness any more while waiting for the yearly grooming/vet ordeal. She can now stay neat & clean all year long. Why didn't I do this before?!

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It appears to be, but I haven't yet figured out how to read the gauges. cbayer Jul 2013 #25

And is it up top a mast or decktop or where is it mounted? I am curious as haven't uppityperson Jul 2013 #26

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could you post or send me a link to it? thanks! n/t shireen Jul 2013 #27

Here you go. cbayer Jul 2013 #28