Grooming - Cats

"  Curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought it back. "  -  Anonymous

The grooming options available to each cat will be determined by a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to the cat’s condition, age, temperament, coat type, and breed, as well as the preferences of the individual owners. Once we see your cat in person, we can better determine what choices are available.

When you will bring your cat at our salon, a groomer will meet you and assess your cat:

1. temperament ?
2. coat matted?
3. type of coat ?
4. general condition of coat/skin ?
5. owner needs ?

Following that initial evaluation, the groomer will explain to you the different grooming options available for your cat according to your specific needs. Below are the grooming packages and add-on services that Dawn of a New Day is offering:

Toe tufts are longer hairs growing on the bottom of the feet in between the paw pads. There are times that the owner might request that the toe tufts be trimmed especially if they track the litter box pan. This can be done with a small clipper on request only.

Nail trim: cat claws are extremely effective weapons and therefore dangerous to a groomer. They should be trimmed as short as possible to avoid serious injury.

Soft Claws: are nail caps designed for cats to save your furniture and floors from damage. These are a good option for cats that are more destructive scratchers. First, we trim the nails, then, we apply a surgical glue and a plastic caps over top. They usually last up to 6 weeks.

Sanitary Clip: Popular request, because that keeps the cat cleaner. Long hair breeds as well as obese or elderly cats usually have a difficult time keeping a mess off of themselves when they use the litter pan. Keeping this area shaved will alleviate this problem. It is also an area that has a tendancy to mat.

Belly Shave: Many long hair cats mat on the belly. If so, a belly shave will be necessary. The owner might also request a belly shaved to keep the cat neater, cleaner, and cooler.

Comb Cut: A comb cut is actually a long lion cut. It is a good solution if you donʼt want your cat shave but clipped. The length can be anywhere between 3/8 to 1 inch.

Bath: It is the most vital part of the grooming process. Because cats have greasy skin and coat, the bath is needed to produce a clean finish. The coat will also stay mat-free for several weeks without having to worry about it.

Ear cleaning: Eliminate odors and help to prevent ear infections. A natural ear cleaning solution designed for the feline is used.

Face and Eye Cleaning: A must after the bath. A saline solution is used for the safeness of your furry friend.

Lion Clip : Most popular style is the lion clip where the body of the cat is shaved, leaving the head, mane, boots and tail. Lion clip are done for a variety of reasons. Many times, if the cat is severely matted, the only remedy is to shave off the damaged coat. At other time, a cat is given a lion cut to make it cooler or to cut down on shedding and hairballs. Often, it is done simply because the cat seems happier when it is not wearing its heavy coat.

Full Coat Groom For short and long haired cat. It includes sanitary clip, detangle, deshedding, nail trim, ear cleaning, face and eye cleaning, bath, blow dry and toe tuft trim. A Must!

"  I got rid of my husband.  The cat was allergic.  "  -  Anonymous