Hi all, 30F - kitty in question (Lu) is turning 10 in April.
I've had her since she was 10 weeks old (which means part of this is my fault, I'm sure), and I can't clip her claws, I can't brush her, and I sure as hell can't bathe her. Scruffing her does nothing (it doesn't work on some cats), and it is REALLY difficult to swaddle her, though that kinda helps with claw-clipping
When I say "I can't," I mean I get seriously bloodied - she bites, claws, kicks, and it's a success if I manage to actually get one or two claws done without a new scar.
I've tried giving her a treat per claw she lets me clip, but she's overweight and I don't want to keep doing that.
Because she's overweight, she can't clean about half of her body, so that's something I kinda need to do, too... but anytime I get near that half of her, same thing.
I'm like an inch from trying to get her to a groomer, but "trying to get her" there is the key phrase...
Dragonflymagic answered Monday November 20 2017, 5:34 pm: We used to have to get something from vet for our dog for fourth of July when he got really scared. The stuff they gave us made the dog so relaxed he could barely walk, just sleep. So ask your vet if there's something that can be given to the cat in its food so it becomes sleepy. YOu'll have to mention cat's age and it being overweight, and see if theres anything they can recommend. [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
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