{"id":105060,"date":"2022-04-22T12:37:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:37:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:36","slug":"is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it good to shave long haired cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_good_to_shave_long_haired_cats\" title=\"Is it good to shave long haired cats?\">Is it good to shave long haired cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_OK_to_shave_your_cat\" title=\"Is it OK to shave your cat?\">Is it OK to shave your cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Can_long_haired_cats_be_groomed\" title=\"Can long haired cats be groomed?\">Can long haired cats be groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#What_happens_if_you_shave_a_long_haired_cat\" title=\"What happens if you shave a long haired cat?\">What happens if you shave a long haired cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_cruel_to_shave_a_cat\" title=\"Is it cruel to shave a cat?\">Is it cruel to shave a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_cruel_to_shave_cats\" title=\"Is it cruel to shave cats?\">Is it cruel to shave cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_normal_to_shave_a_cat\" title=\"Is it normal to shave a cat?\">Is it normal to shave a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_is_shaved\" title=\"What happens if a cat is shaved?\">What happens if a cat is shaved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Do_long_haired_cats_need_haircuts\" title=\"Do long haired cats need haircuts?\">Do long haired cats need haircuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Can_I_get_my_long_haired_cat_groomed\" title=\"Can I get my long haired cat groomed?\">Can I get my long haired cat groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#How_do_you_give_a_long_haired_cat_a_haircut\" title=\"How do you give a long haired cat a haircut?\">How do you give a long haired cat a haircut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_OK_to_shave_a_long_hair_cat\" title=\"Is it OK to shave a long hair cat?\">Is it OK to shave a long hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_good_to_shave_cats\" title=\"Is it good to shave cats?\">Is it good to shave cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Does_shaving_a_cat_ruin_their_coat\" title=\"Does shaving a cat ruin their coat?\">Does shaving a cat ruin their coat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Do_cats_get_depressed_when_shaved\" title=\"Do cats get depressed when shaved?\">Do cats get depressed when shaved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-shave-long-haired-cats\/#Is_it_okay_to_shave_cats_fur\" title=\"Is it okay to shave cats fur?\">Is it okay to shave cats fur?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_shave_long_haired_cats\"><\/span>Is it good to shave long haired cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Even cats with long, thick coats don&#8217;t need to be shaved in summer to keep cool. A cat&#8217;s coat naturally helps to regulate the cat&#8217;s body temperature depending on whether it&#8217;s hot or cold out. When properly brushed out, air can circulate through the cat&#8217;s hair down to the skin, helping to keep the cat cool in summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_shave_your_cat\"><\/span>Is it OK to shave your cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_long_haired_cats_be_groomed\"><\/span>Can long haired cats be groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While short-haired cats need a bit of help grooming too  a quick brush once a week should do it  <b>long-haired cats ideally need to be brushed daily to prevent their fur from becoming tangled and matted. If you have a long-haired cat who needs some grooming help, follow our top tips for preventing a bad fur day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_shave_a_long_haired_cat\"><\/span>What happens if you shave a long haired cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not only that, shaving his fur off completely can actually be pretty risky for a variety of reasons. <b>Removing all his fur can actually make him more likely to overheat. It can also make him more likely to be bitten by insects or to get sunburn which can ultimately even lead to skin cancer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_shave_a_cat\"><\/span>Is it cruel to shave a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_shave_cats\"><\/span>Is it cruel to shave cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_shave_a_cat\"><\/span>Is it normal to shave a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>shaving a cat is not usually necessary, it&#8217;s not cruel when it&#8217;s done safely by a professional and as long as the cat isn&#8217;t overly upset or stressed by the process. In some cases, shaving is not advised. Don&#8217;t shave your cat if her temperament makes the process dangerous.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_is_shaved\"><\/span>What happens if a cat is shaved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shaving a cat who lives outdoors <b>puts them at risk for sunburn or other skin injuries, and the cat could even become hypothermic should he become wet or if the temperatures drop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_long_haired_cats_need_haircuts\"><\/span>Do long haired cats need haircuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most cats, even those with long hair, cope very well with hot summer temperatures without the need for a haircut.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_my_long_haired_cat_groomed\"><\/span>Can I get my long haired cat groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s true that most cats need to be eased into grooming and to get used to being handled in that way. But <b>it is entirely possible to do a great job grooming your fur friend without much fuss. Cats with longer fur require more frequent grooming to avoid tangles, mats, and other fur catastrophes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_a_long_haired_cat_a_haircut\"><\/span>How do you give a long haired cat a haircut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Steps to Grooming Your Long-Haired Cat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Use a wide-tooth brush to brush your cat&#8217;s fur.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove any mats or knots using a shaving device, flea comb, or mat splitter.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a fine-tooth comb to further brush your cat&#8217;s fur.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a grooming glove or a soft brush to brush one last time.  <\/li>\n<li>Optional other steps!<\/li>\n<p>02-Mar-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_shave_a_long_hair_cat\"><\/span>Is it OK to shave a long hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shaving is dangerous because the cat&#8217;s skin is so thin from age and\/or health issues. The risk of nicking or cutting the cat is very high. Shaving the pelt off requires using a clipper blade very close to the cat&#8217;s skin, and sometimes the ability to see what is underneath is inhibited by the pelt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_shave_cats\"><\/span>Is it good to shave cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pet&#8217;s coat is designed by nature to keep it cool during the summer and warm in the winter. By shaving your pet you usually interfere with this built-in temperature regulation. Cats, in particular, are very good at regulating body temperature and <b>really get no benefit from being shaved, says Mark J.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_shaving_a_cat_ruin_their_coat\"><\/span>Does shaving a cat ruin their coat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shaving a cat who lives outdoors <b>puts them at risk for sunburn or other skin injuries, and the cat could even become hypothermic should he become wet or if the temperatures drop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_depressed_when_shaved\"><\/span>Do cats get depressed when shaved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cat Depression After Shaving. As robust as their independent personalities seem to be, our furry little friends do not like change. Having a haircut or a trim can leave them feeling a little invaded, especially if they don&#8217;t take kindly to the grooming process and\/or find it traumatic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_shave_cats_fur\"><\/span>Is it okay to shave cats fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not necessarily bad to shave your cat, but he doesn&#8217;t need it. Not only that, shaving his fur off completely can actually be pretty risky for a variety of reasons. Removing all his fur can actually make him more likely to overheat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it good to shave long haired cats?Is it OK to shave your cat?Can long haired cats be groomed?What happens if you shave a long haired cat?Is it cruel to shave a cat?Is it cruel to shave cats?Is it normal to shave a cat?What happens if a cat is shaved?Do long haired&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105060"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105060"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105060\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105060"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105060"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}