Topic: A somewhat delicate question..................... (Read 4646 times)

Janeyk · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2009, 06:38:54 AM »

Quote from: Hippykitty on June 01, 2009, 03:07:02 AM

I used to have a beautiful maine coone type, Max, who had long trousers and the same problem you describe. I used to give him some munchies, then trim his bum with blunt ended scissors - the sort schoolchildren use. He didn't mind, but it was messy clearing the dried-poo fur from the kitchen floor!

I had a maine coone type with plus fours and used to trim his

Hippykitty · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2009, 03:07:02 AM »

I used to have a beautiful maine coone type, Max, who had long trousers and the same problem you describe. I used to give him some munchies, then trim his bum with blunt ended scissors - the sort schoolchildren use. He didn't mind, but it was messy clearing the dried-poo fur from the kitchen floor!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2009, 19:33:00 PM »

I wonder if argos will think im mad if i ask to listen to the clippers before purchase

west0405 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2009, 09:58:25 AM »

The fur around Dylan's bottom was really long so we used to cut it with scissors but he sat at the litter tray in a rather strange position sometimes

and so sometimes 'bits' would stick to his tail also. I mentioned this while he was being groomed and so she clipped the area really short. She also did the top bit of under his tail, (if that makes sense!) so 'bit's' wouldn't get sandwiched! We then bought a pair of Wahl clippers from Argos and trimmed his trousers, bottom and under-tail. He didn't mind the sound too much and I think he preferred that to us chasing him around the house with a box of wipes

And I preferred that to finding "Dylan patches" as we called them... on the bed, sofas, bath mat, carpets and best of all my bath towel that he had conveniently knocked onto the floor and slept on

Hope Gizmo sore botty is feeling better today

Kirst · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2009, 23:20:15 PM »

Gizmo will be getting a trim tomorrow - he has a bit of a sore botty today so I didn't want to add insult to injury!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2009, 22:01:23 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on May 24, 2009, 20:21:50 PM

Are they very hummy gillian?

They are a bit. Mind you, I just ran them right next to Joe who is laid out on the landing, and I don't think he even opened his eyes! LOL!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2009, 21:34:19 PM »

sounds to me as if there is a market opportunity here - Dragons Den, anyone?

Millys Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2009, 20:21:50 PM »

Are they very hummy gillian? I use scissors on taz but not being great at hairdressing he never looks very well styled

would like a smoother look but hes very suspicious of odd noises, especially if they are near his botty

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2009, 11:11:22 AM »

Yep, agree with the trimming - thats what I'd do. Scissors, carefully, or this little battery trimmer is quite good http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001501&productId=1500369313&langId=-1&engine=froogle&keyword=Wahl+Pocket+Pro+Trimmer

woodlandcats · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2009, 08:37:11 AM »

Quote from: Kirst on May 24, 2009, 02:47:15 AM

A short bum and sides it is then!

pictures!!!

Kirst · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2009, 02:47:15 AM »

A short bum and sides it is then!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2009, 01:58:59 AM »

My two hairy ones also get trimmed!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2009, 00:36:46 AM »

In this situation trouser trimming is the answer to the worse scenario

Millys Mum · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2009, 19:41:53 PM »

I trim tazs trousers, he gets allsorts stuck in them

if he ever has a loose tummy they get done shorter.
You need to have full control before putting scissors anywhere near a cat, if you cant then clippers or a groomer would be a safer alternative

woodlandcats · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2009, 16:51:07 PM »

I don't have the problem with my Coonie, but I used to have a Persian that had "runny poo" quite often. I used to wash her behind with a cloth and a soft soap.
They have special gloves for dogs, maybe you could try the small version on your cat?

MrsR · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2009, 16:43:54 PM »

We use to trim Vesti and if Elvis gets into problems we trim her.

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2009, 16:22:52 PM »

I swear by unscented baby wipes for Monty's baggy trousers

Kirst · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2009, 16:13:25 PM »

I have some PAH wipes but they didn't really help much........................they did make him mnore fragrant tho!

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2009, 14:39:50 PM »

I vouch for the baby wipes. Lexy hates them. As she's a short hair I can brush it out for her once its dried if I've missed a bit, but for the most part the wipes do a great job. I have had far too many skid marks on my carpets that now the wipes live near the litter tray!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2009, 14:36:50 PM »

Yes, Blip has this problem from time to time. I have a thread about it: http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,23066.msg420871/topicseen.html#msg420871

You'll see that unscented baby wipes are also useful in these circumstances.

Kirst · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2009, 14:34:11 PM »

Gizmo has very furry trousers , and on a few occasions recently we have noticed they are getting a bit dirty. He gets brushed daily but obviously if 'it' dries before we can get to him his bottom area gets matted and it hurts him. Mr Kirst has suggested maybe if we gave him a little trim it would help to ease the problem??

Does anyone else trim their furries unmentionables??

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