Welcome to Lotty's Cat Care
What
does cat grooming entail?
I
have a list of treatments available but cat grooming is quite a new
concept for people who have only heard of dog grooming or believe
cats can take care of themselves. Below is an explanation of each
treatment.
Nail
trimming - cats that have access to scratching posts or boards are
pretty good at keeping their nails in check but as a groomer I do
need to trim the tips off just to take off that edge if they decide
to try and scratch me. It is also a good opportunity to check on the
condition of the nails and the pads as cats can be very good at
hiding any overgrown or damaged nails.
Eye
cleaning - this is just using a damp cotton pad to get rid of any
debris or crustiness around the eye. Flat-faced breeds often need
this help as there can be a build up in their creases.
Ear
cleaning - this is using a cotton pad with some ear cleaner on it to
remove any wax and dirt from the ear. Most cats I've trained with
really lean into this and enjoy it once they've got over the cold
sensation of the cleaner.
Groom
through - this is me going through your cats coat with the combs and
brushes at my disposal (not applicable to curly coated and hairless
cats). I will be getting rid of any knots, undercoat that brushes and
cats can't reach and excess fur. This will prevent hairballs and
matting. I like to finish with a dry shampoo (if the cat hasn't had a
bath), finishing spray and cologne but this depends on the cat and
owners preferences.
Wet
bath - I'll start by saying not every cat needs or gets a wet bath.
If a cat is too stressed then it won't be bathed, even if the owner
wants it. It's more like a shower than a bath with shampoo and
conditioner that suits the cat's skin and coat. It cleans and softens
the coat and dislodges any loose hair that can then be disposed of if
caught in the sink or groomed out when dry. I will always check that a cat is happy with the hand dryer before i get them wet.
Hygiene
trim - some cats have long hair around their hygiene area and things
get stuck. A hygiene trim just trims around that area to clean it up
and prevent that from happening.
Panel
trim and matt removal - this is using a trimmer to get rid of those
matts. The panel is their belly area which can be quite susceptible
to matting.
Lion or Teddy cut - if a cat is heavily matted, it can be better to style it into a
lion cut rather than just have trimmed sections in various places.
Some owners like or require this style too which can be accommodated. A teddy cut is a longer shave for customers that don't want their cats fur to be so short.
Kitten
groom - this entails the first four treatments in this list but they
don't take as long as its a kitten. I offer it as it helps kittens
get used to the grooming process. The more familiar a cat is with
being groomed, hopefully, the less stressed it will be when it needs
it.
Where are you based?
I am based in Watton, Norfolk but I am mobile so i come to your house to do grooming or cat sitting.
Where do you cover?
I mainly advertise to a 12 mile radius of my home but am prepared to travel anywhere in Norfolk and North Suffolk if the customer is happy to pay a fuel charge. I also have links in Bedfordshire and visit frequently so I can work there too.
What is your availability?
I work Monday to Saturday.
How do I pay you?
At the moment i accept cash or bank transfer.
Get in touch if you would like to enquire about getting your cat groomed or cat sitting