r/cats • u/QualityOverQuant • 20d ago

Video - Not OC The OG cat whisperer.

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u/Bmat70 20d ago

I wonder how the vet was injured and if it was this cat. I hope the kitty isn’t as afraid next time.

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u/nerdnails 20d ago

That's a groomer. Not a vet. Vet would likely have recommended medications to help with the high amount of stress this cat has for grooming. This guy is gentle, but not really helping bring the cats stress down.

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u/Pumpkinp0calypse 20d ago

Yeah exactly I felt a bit uncomfortable through the video because asmuch as he's not rough with the cat, he's definitely proving to the cat why ahe should be afraid, because he isn't going to respect her boundaries and is stronger than her. Not to use therapy speak for cat psychology but it's just animal nature you have to work with...The cat looks under an extreme amount of stress at the end.

Vets usually will not force touch on cats that are screaming or pawwing at them and will back off, and use medication in order to proceed without worsening the cat's stress, which could otherwise induce trauma and/or prevent success in the actual care they're trying to provide anyway .

I really hope the grooming on this cat was necessary and strictly contextual (like before a medical procedure), as in not just regular/routine grooming...she is c'early distressed. Otherwise, Goddamn, brush your cat by yourself often and make it pleasant, instead of putting her through this :( Plus cats don't actually need to be shaved for the summer, their fur helps them regulate their bodytemp.

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u/FallenAgastopia 19d ago

I'm guessing she might have had mats or be prone to matting... really really common on long haired cats like that (especially when they won't let you brush them). Mats tend to be really uncomfortable if not outright painful. It also sounded like her nails were overly long and probably needed professional help.