Clippers for cats haircut: types, models, selection and operation

Grooming animals at home is not easy. For a cat, a neatly performed procedure is painless, but it can be intimidated by the noise of a machine, and the need to sit quietly drives it to despondency and longing. However, if it is right to be a pet clipper, the procedure will not only be easier and faster, but will also give the cat pleasure. And soon she will quietly put her hair under the device herself.

Grooming an animal is an important manipulation, designed to perform several functions at once. First of all, timely haircut cat long-haired breed facilitates the hostess cleaning the house. The owners of such cats know that hairs and shreds of wool are present in each room of the apartment, litter the sink, can get into the food, and in the morning you have to get such a “present” from your own mouth.

The second reason for the procedure may be participation in the exhibition. In this case the hairstyle pursues a decorative task and allows the four-footed participant of the event to show itself in all its glory. In addition, in the hot season the cat will feel much more comfortable if it is deprived of part of the warm "clothes."

And finally The main purpose of the haircut is to maintain the health of the animal. Not only does the cat swallow hairs when licking its fur coat, which causes intestinal discomfort and can lead to serious consequences, but also mattes are formed on the wool without timely haircuts. They are constantly increasing and growing into the skin, the animal looks untidy, old, formed into dense clumps of wool causes him pain.

The machine for wool will help to avoid all these problems. The standard device includes a special knife that effectively copes with the undercoat of an animal.

Hair clippers are classified according to the principle of operation. In general, all devices are divided into mechanical and electrical machines. Electric varieties can also be presented in several versions.

The mechanical apparatus resembles pliers. Its principle of operation is similar to the work of ordinary scissors. In the center there is a spring. Working with a mechanical machine is quite convenient: it does not make any noise and does not frighten the pet. The device allows you to put in order the pet's hair, while he is resting in his usual place. This is a compact device, whose work does not require the use of batteries or electrical network, that is, it can be carried with you and in time to shear the tangles of a cat.

However, before buying a handheld device, it is worth considering some of the product’s drawbacks. The use of a mechanical device requires skill - from the first time the owner is unlikely to be able to aesthetically trim the hair of an animal. HUnauthorized actions during a trial procedure can injure a pet, cause him fear of an unfamiliar device, and next time it will be difficult for the animal to sit for a haircut.

In general, the mechanical option more suitable for hygienic haircuts, and not for aesthetic, because such a device is difficult to beautifully trim the wool.

A more popular option is electric trimmers. They can be divided into the following varieties.

• Vibration. Used for easy home upgrades, they are not suitable for professional work. They are used for animals with soft coat of medium length, but for long-haired breeds it is better not to use them. This device has low power.

• Pendulum. More powerful equipment. Suitable for grooming a cat with hard wool. Convenient to use, however, the procedure causes discomfort in the animal. In addition, the device has a high cost. For these reasons, the device is now practically not used.

• Rotary. Used by professional groomers. This is a powerful device, the advantages of which are easy course and functionality. The device includes several nozzles that can be rearranged depending on the coat of the animal. The minus of the products is the volume of work and strong vibration, and this frightens the cat and puts it into shock.

Electric trimmers can be powered by batteries or mains powered. When using the first option, it is important to check whether there is enough charge to perform one procedure, since a suspended session will aggravate the emotional state of the cat and will result in additional stress for it.

In the case of mains powered equipment, you must always have access to a power outlet.

After analyzing the reviews of professionals about various models, one can distinguish among them the top three.

• Brofa 206B2. Experts like the ratio of excellent quality and democratic value. The equipment operates on the network. Set includes replaceable blades. It is mainly used for animals with medium-sized wool. The owners note that the convenience of maintenance is also achieved due to the presence in the set of oil for the lubrication of the blades. Of the minuses is the need for frequent sharpening blades.

• Moser 1245 45W. Pretty powerful professional machine. The 45 W motor allows you to tidy cats with thick hair, for example, Persians or British. After each session, the blades must be lubricated with a special agent. The special brush for clarification of the cutting objects enters a set. Separately offered and interchangeable nozzles that allow you to cut cats with wool of different lengths.

• Wahl 2018-0470. The advantages of this model are low weight (435 grams) and versatility. The kit includes tweezers, a brush for cleaning blades, a replaceable blade. Separately, you can buy other attachments. The machine works at two speeds. Also of the merits notes the duration of operation.

Before you buy your favorite model, use a few recommendations from experts.

• Prefer appliances with ceramic knives. They heat less during the procedure.
• Try to avoid devices that are too loud. Frightened by the buzzing cat will burst out and will not allow calmly perform a haircut.
• Choose machines with interchangeable nozzles (for cutting paws, ears, and tail) and a simple work mechanism. Check how easily the device turns on and if it has a speed control function.
• If the choice fell on the battery option, then make sure that there is a charging indication system.
• When choosing an electric trimmer, carefully examine the quality of the wire winding.
• The minimum power of the device - 15 watts. The device should be neatly sheared coarse wool, but not to overheat.
• If the equipment is bought for a large breed cat, then choose a device with a blade width of 3.5 cm. This option will speed up the grooming process.
• For well-fed and fluffy pets, it is recommended to take trimmers that work from the mains, as the battery charge may not be enough for one session.
• If the haircut will be done for decorative purposes and the owner wants to create an interesting hairstyle with his pet, then it is better to choose cars with a large number of speeds.

Before deciding to purchase a particular model, take the device in hand. Assess how comfortable it is to hold it, whether it slips out of your hands.

From the first time, any owner is unlikely to cope with the task of grooming a cat. Especially if in the presence of a noisy machine, frightening animal. For the first session it is better to choose a noiseless device. Before proceeding to the process itself, listen to such advice.

• Do not cut the cat's hair around the head, ears and paw tips. Wool in these areas helps the animal to orient in space, and if you cut out part of the wool, it will confuse the cat, it will be difficult for her to move around the apartment. Never cut a mustache off a cat.
• Refuse the procedure in the winter if the apartment is cold. The animal may catch a cold. In the extreme case, if you have a convenient machine, you can only slightly reduce the length of the wool to prevent the formation of tangles, so that the pet is comfortable.
• The owner, who first encountered an independent haircut of a cat, should prudently set aside several hours to carry out the procedure, since in half an hour the beginner is unlikely to cope with the task.
• It is allowed to divide one procedure for several days. For example, today mow the back, after a couple of days - the front. However, it is worth knowing that in this case the wool will grow unevenly.

Next, you can go to the process of cutting. A session consists of the following steps.

• It is best to perform the grooming procedure together with an assistant. Well, if the partner is familiar to the pet, then he will not worry. One of the novice groomers should hold the cat, calm him down, cover his ears, and the second one should shave off the wool directly.
• Aggressive or frightened by the attention of the cat is recommended to wear a special collar. He will not allow the animal to bite.
• Tightly but carefully wrap the pet in a blanket and turn on the machine away from the animal. Let the pet listen for a while at a distance, listening to a buzz to get used to this sound.
• Do not forget to gently talk with your pet. It is unlikely that he understands the words, but the cats respond well to the intonation in the human voice and, according to the owner's emotions, can understand his mood.
• Start work from the most confused areas, where the mats were formed. If the machine is still scary to do, then you can use ordinary scissors.
• Next, go to the back. Cut the hair from the paws and in the area around the groin, gradually bring the machine to the front.
• You can shave the animal along or against the coat. If you want to cut a large number of hairs, it is recommended to drive the machine against the wool.
• As soon as the haircut is over, treat the pet with a treat. Let the procedure be remembered by him at least something pleasant.

In general, the essence of the work of a hair clipper and an animal hair clipper is quite similar. If the apartment has a human shaving machine, in the extreme case, you can use it if it has the following characteristics:

• high power;
• sharp new blades;
• powered by the network.

You cannot use a simple hair clipper if you are planning to cut a long-haired breed of cat, as the device will not cope with such volume. But he is quite suitable for the removal of a separate mats on the animal. If a human pet hair clipper is used all the time, it will quickly become unusable: the blades will dull, the wool will no longer be removed gently, but will be pulled out, which will cause pain to the animal.

On how to choose a machine for grooming cats, see below.