Clippers for cats: types, models, selection and operation

Grooming animals at home is not an easy task. For a cat, the neatly performed procedure is painless, but it can frighten the noise of the machine, and the need to sit quietly drives in despondency and longing. However, if you properly fit the clipper, the procedure will not only be easier and faster, but also give the cat pleasure. And soon she will calmly substitute her hair for the device.

Mowing an animal is an important manipulation designed to perform several functions at once. Primarily, timely haircut cat of a long-haired breed makes it easier for the housewife to clean the house. The owners of such cats know that hairs and shreds of wool are present in every room of the apartment, they clog the sink, can be caught in 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 haircut pursues a decorative task and allows the four-legged participant of the event to show himself 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 “robe”.

Well and finally the main purpose of the haircut is to maintain the health of the animal. Not only that, when licking its coat, the cat swallows the hairs, which causes intestinal discomfort and can lead to serious consequences, but also without a timely haircut, hair coats form on the coat.They constantly grow and grow into the skin, the animal looks untidy, old, the hair that has formed in dense lumps hurts him.

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

Devices for cutting hair 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 variants.

The mechanical apparatus resembles pliers. Its working principle is similar to that 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 scare a pet. The device allows you to put in order the hair of a pet while he is resting in his usual place. This is a compact device, the operation of which does not require the use of batteries or an electric network, that is, it can be carried with you and you can trim the cat's trunks in a timely manner.

However, before buying a handheld device, it is worth considering some product flaws. Using a mechanical device requires skill - the first time the owner is unlikely to be able to aesthetically cut the hair of the animal. Nsovereign actions during the trial procedure can injure the pet, cause him to fear an unfamiliar device, and the next time the animal will be difficult to seat for a haircut.

Generally mechanical option more suitable for hygienic haircuts, but not for aesthetic, since it is difficult to trim the coat beautifully with such a device.

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

• Vibrating. They are used for easy home renovation, for professional work they are not suitable. They are used for animals with soft hair 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 stiff hair. It is 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 operation and functionality. The device includes several nozzles that can be rearranged depending on the coat of the animal. The disadvantage of the product is the volume of work and strong vibration, and this scares the cat and introduces it into a state of shock.

Electric trimmers can be powered by batteries or powered by mains. When using the first option, it is important to check whether there is enough charge to complete 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 equipment powered by the mains, you must always have access to an electrical outlet.

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

• Brofa 206B2. Professionals like the ratio of excellent quality and affordable value. The equipment is powered from the network. The kit includes interchangeable blades.It is mainly used for animals with medium-long hair. Owners note that ease of maintenance is also achieved through the presence of oil to lubricate the blades in the kit. Of the minuses is the need for frequent sharpening of the blades.

• Moser 1245 45W. Pretty powerful professional device. The 45 W motor allows you to tidy up cats with thick hair, for example, Persians or British. After each session, the blades must be lubricated with a special tool. The kit includes a special brush to clean the cutting objects. Interchangeable nozzles are also offered separately, allowing you to cut cats with hair of different lengths.

• Wahl 2018-0470. The advantages of this model are its low weight (435 g) and multifunctionality. The kit includes tweezers, a brush for cleaning blades, an interchangeable blade. Separately, you can buy other nozzles. The machine operates at two speeds. Also, from the advantages, the duration of operation is noted.

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

• Give preference to appliances with ceramic knives. They heat up less during the procedure.
• Try to avoid devices that are too loud. A cat, frightened by a buzzing, will break loose and will not let her haircut calmly.
• Choose machines with interchangeable nozzles (for clipping paws, ears, tail) and a simple working mechanism. Check how easy it is to turn on and whether it has a speed adjustment 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 study the quality of the wire winding.
• The minimum power of the device is 15 watts. The device should gently cut coarse coat, but not overheat.
• If the equipment is bought for a cat of large breed, then choose an apparatus 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 network-powered trimmers, 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 for his pet, then it is better to choose cars with a lot of speeds.

Before deciding to purchase a specific model, take the device in your hand. Evaluate how comfortable it is to hold it, if it slips out of your hands.

From the first time, any owner is unlikely to cope with the task of cutting a cat. Especially if there is a noisy device that scares the animal. For the first session, it is better to choose a quieter device. Before moving on to the process itself, listen to these tips.

• Do not cut the cat's hair in the area of ​​the head, ears and tips of the paws. The hair in these zones helps the animal to navigate in space, and if you cut out part of the hair, then the cat will be confused, it will be difficult to move around the apartment. Never cut a cat's mustache.
• Refuse the procedure in winter if the apartment is cold. The animal may catch a cold. In extreme cases, if you have a convenient machine, you can only slightly reduce the length of the coat to prevent the formation of tangles, so that the pet is comfortable.
• The owner, who first encountered an independent haircut of the cat, should prudently allocate several hours for the procedure, since in half an hour the beginner is unlikely to cope with the task.
• It is allowed to divide one procedure into several days. For example, today cut the back, in a couple of days - the front.However, it is worth knowing that at the same time the wool will grow unevenly.

Next, you can proceed 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 beginning groomers should hold the cat, calm him, cover his ears, and the second - directly shave off the hair.
• Aggressive or frightened from increased attention to 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 some time at a distance to buzz to get used to this sound.
• Do not forget to talk affectionately with your pet. It is unlikely that he understands the words, but cats respond well to the intonation in the human voice and can understand his mood by the emotions of the owner.
• Begin work with the most confused areas, where the warlocks 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 inguinal region, gradually bring the machine closer 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 hair.
• Once the haircut is over, treat the pet with a treat. Let him remember the procedure at least something pleasant.

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

• high power
• sharp new blades;
• powered by mains.

You can not use a simple hair clipper if you plan to cut a long-haired cat, as the device will not cope with such a volume. But it is quite suitable for the removal of a single miter in an animal. If you always use a human device to cut your pet’s hair, it will quickly become worthless: the blades will become dull, the hair will no longer be removed gently, and it will pull out, which will hurt the animal.

See how to choose a cat hair clipper.