How do I find a professional cat groomer near me in Charlotte?

Unfortunately I don't have any personal experience with any groomers in Seattle, however here is a place that has excellent Yelp! reviews, and also seems to specialize in cat grooming, which is usual, and would suggest to me that they are very good at it. https://www.yelp.com/biz/meow-ville-cat-grooming-seattle You might also consider whether Gata might need to be sedated for the grooming. If she has a lot of matts, then it's possible that she will, as they can be quite painful to remove. If this is the case, consider talking to your veterinarian, as sedation can be performed safely in his/her office. Most vets will do a "shave-down" on long-haired cats, although it's likely a professional groomer will do a more artistic job.

It shouldn't be too expensive. Costs will vary based on clinic and geographic location. Unfortunately, we dont keep lists of veterinarians. You can ask your veterinarian or contact a veterinary dentist. Use the link below to find one close to you. https://www.avdc-dms.org/dms/list/diplomates-map.cfm

Sounds like a good start! I would recommend brushing her teeth rather than giving dental treats if Luna wil tolerate it. Start slow and gradually acclimate her to a small cat toothbrush or finger brush with some enzymatic toothpaste. Many cats never need to be bathed, but getting her used to being brushed is also a good idea.

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Luna! I would have Luna on year round flea treatment. Dogs and cats that are flea allergic, meaning have a severe reaction to the saliva, will break out this bad from ONE flea bite. She should have a skin scrape done to rule out mites. There no good test for food allergies. It is best to do food trials. To save money and Vet visits for Luna I would bite the bullet and immediately go for a prescription hydrolzyed diet like Hill's z/d or Royal Canin HP. She may need steroids or antibiotics to get her comfortable during this outbreak. Cats can be maintained on off label use of antihistamines and apoquel. And some cats do well on atopica. Omega 3 fish oils never hurt either. It is hard for Vet who have never examined Luna's skin to give you an estimate over the phone. Skin allergies are expensive but once you find the right medication and food regime Luna will likely do well. I hope this helps! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/zyrtec/ https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24785

I'm assuming you mean North Carolina. Unfortunately without narrowing down where you live, I cannot tell you if there are any no-kill shelters or programs in your area. The best thing I can advise is for you to search the internet for your area to see if there are any around you. Best of luck.

I am sorry to hear Charlotte has been uncomfortable! She is a very beautiful cat! I recommend having her screened for ear mites, ear infections and external parasites. Regardless of the underlying cause, medications may be indicated at this point. If they do not find an underlying cause on exam, I would also consider requesting a flea prevention, a prescription food trial and changing her food bowls to stainless steel and washing them daily as some cats can have sensitivities to parasites, food and plastic. I would keep a close eye on it to ensure the problem does not turn into a chronic issue! I hope this helps and she feels better soon!

Time and patience! Some cats don't like being groomed, or can become easily overstimulated from the tines of a brush. There are some self-grooming tools out there that may be less overstimulating and more interesting to Florence, such as arches with bristles on them the cat can rub against, or even plastic brushes that attached to wall corners to all your cat to rub up against it. A softer rubber brush such as a Kong brush, or even a grooming glove rather than a deshedding glove may also be gentle enough to avoid irritation while still getting mats out. If Florence is really nervous about the brushes, start slow. You can find a treat or snack she likes (such as a smelly piece of chicken or tuna) and then just brush her ONCE and give the treat. Once she is OK with that, you can move up to brushing a few spots in between treats, and then finally grooming mats or more problematic areas until she is more used to it. If she has some very bad mats that are affecting her health and she won't let you groom her at all, speaking with your vet about sedation so that she can be groomed thoroughly and all mats removed may help until she is more comfortable with being brushed.