Chapelhouse Persian & Pedigree Rescue . The Butler's House, Wytham Abbey, Wytham,
Oxford OX2 8QE
Battery Powered Clippers
Battery Powered 'Mini Clipper': Our Best Selling Product - PERFECT FOR PERSIANS/LONGHAIRED BREEDS
We sell more of these clippers than any other product - sure evidence of how good they are!
Grooming can be a real difficulty, especially if you have adopted an animal with a traumatic background. It is not 'ideal' to have to clip an animal but now and then, it is inevitable they will develop a matt you just cannot handle. Many Persian cats turn into matt-monsters! It is more humane to clip a pet than to allow him to be matted or to keep submitting him to veterinary general anaesthesia or grooming parlours. (The vast majority of Persians are highly distressed by this experience). Learn to clip, and become a more responsible pet owner.
These clippers are very small and not too scary for the animal, if you allow a pet to get used to the sound. Battery operated, there isn't the inconvenience of a trailing cable. One AA battery powers the shaver for a full, all over body shave (what vets call a 'lion cut') and we have managed to do this, with a really professional look, at home. They last a surprisingly long time as well.
There is a technique to acclimatising your Persian to being clipped with battery clippers.
When you order these clippers we send you an email with our own very detailed user guide attached. You will not get this guide with any other clippers from any other source. These have been specially devised for use with Persian cats and other cats of nervous disposition, and were written by the Rescue Manager.
The fear factor expected in clipping, is soon overcome. Don't rush the process and definitely don't 'assert your authority' - you shouldn't be ending up with a wailing, hissing or scratching cat. He should be sitting calmly and willingly, without restraint in most cases, even if nervous. Allow your pet to leave if he wishes.
Run your clippers frequently, at relaxed times of the day when you and your pet are sitting together, and the house is quiet without contacting the animal's body - just hold them and put them nowhere near your pet, at first. Make a big fuss of your cat each time the clippers are switched on - (I managed to convince my most nervous cat that the clippers were the best thing ever! He gets giddy when I even switch them on!).
Once he tolerates the sound without running away, simply touch your pet a little with the clippers - don't set out to shave him yet. Touch him and make a fuss of him - I don't mean hands-on, just talk to him in an excited, happy way. The tone of your voice is very important in the reassurance of a pet.
Do this over time and he will soon see the clippers as nothing to get upset about and may even come to you when they are switched on. DON'T RUSH IT or you will undo your good work so far.
If the cat you are clipping knows you well, don't feel a need to restrain him/her while clipping - allow him to let you clip a little, and work progressively towards him coming to trust you without using any restraint. It really doesn't matter if you manage only a bit at a time - you can clip faster than the coat can regrow! When clipping the cat do it with no fuss and don't get stressed out yourself. It also really helps if you 'occupy the head end' while clipping the rear end or back legs, e.g. let someone else play with the cat in a relaxed manner while you clip, or stroke him under his chin while you use your other hand to clip with. It is amazing how many cats who are very bitey and scratchy while being groomed or clipped, will forget that there's a grooming exercise going on if you can 'occupy the head end'!! (Er....Nobody said Persians were bright!).
It's really no big deal if a cat jumps off your lap. He will soon come back. You need to assume an air of indifference and confidence, because companion animals react to the stress of their owner. If you're chilled out about clipping, most cats soon accept it.
Make sure though that you also pet your cat when he comes to you or sits on you - don't make every encounter a grooming affair even if the cat really needs it! Restrain yourself - a matt is not going to kill the cat if it stays one more day. But taking that day to further your relationship with the pet, could enhance the bond and make clipping that bit easier next time. So maybe one day, play and cuddles are more important.
I have a new cat/kitten....with a matted coat. What should I do?
Do remember it takes time and YOUR attitude and knowledge is key. If the cat you are clipping doesn't know you yet, (e.g. you just found him, or adopted him) - he will probably be fractious and try to get away because of the sound of the clippers at first. This is normal.
With a very young cat who doesn't know you, or with a kitten, try GENTLY grasping the back of the neck (the 'scruff') because as mean as that sounds, it is actually a hugely reassuring thing for many cats and for almost all kittens. Some cats will go totally limp and compliant when this position is adopted, because it reminds them of their mother and how she carried them. But if the cat really dislikes it, just release him - it is a very individual thing, whether a cat benefits or not from being 'scruffed'!! If he doesn't like the scruff of his neck being held then you will need to acclimatise him in the manner described above. That will work, too!
If you have an older, non-compliant adult cat, the best thing you can do is take him to the vet for the first clip, and then take time to acclimatise him both to you and to your clippers as your relationship and bond develop. Any new cat needs a full vet health check anyway, so you are doing him no disservice by taking him to the vet when he first arrives; he probably also needs his teeth descaling so a general anaesthetic won't be a big issue. But for otherwise healthy cats, clipping at home is a far safer and healthier option.
Here's to knot-free living! I'll drink to that!
Mini Clipper With Bespoke User Guide
Price: £15.10 Inc. VAT
BLACK RUBBERISED FINISH Mini Clipper: ONLY 4 REMAINING (January 27th 2010)
The black mini clipper looks like the blue in shape and size, but has black rubber all over and therefore is very nice to handle and grip. It is a highly durable item with a superb finish, and feels superior to the other sets we sell. I am a huge fan of these items and believe every longhaired cat home should own at least one mini clipper. I'd buy the blue or black for its utilitarian, everyday cut, the pink for the added benefit of the smoother, less close cut (and the fact it comes with a storage pouch), and the black again for the nicest styling, aesthetics, superior handling and sheer robustness. So, take your pick. We are thrilled with every item! We cannot obtain a photo of this item but promise you it is a beautifully made product, as are all the items from this manufacturer.
Black Rubberised Mini Clipper Set - Comprises a Mini Clipper, Cleaning Brush, AA Battery & Clipper Oil
Price for Black Rubberised Mini Clipper £17.50
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NEW Product: Paw/Small Areas Fur Trimmer - With Narrow Precision Blades
This product is new to the market and we think it makes an outstanding addition to any cat grooming kit, especially for longhaired breeds. The paw clipper has a narrow precision cutting head and is therefore not so scary for the pet, and can be used either as a gentler way to clip a pet, or for those awkward small areas like paws, heads, under chins (boy, do these get matty on Persians!)...and of course, the ever dodgy Persian rear ends!!
Price for Paw Trimmer: £15.00
NEW Product: Medium Sized Battery Operated Animal Trimmer - 10 Piece kit
This product is a larger and more substantial clipper in terms of the length and weight of the device itself (say, compared to the mini clippers we sell). It is still quiet and light in weight, but is perhaps less suited for more nervous pets (where the Paw Clipper and the Mini Clipper really have an advantage).
The item has a soft rubber grip, a high carbon steel blade, and the kit contains:
Trimmer
6 position guide comb
3 close trim guide combs
Storage base
Cleaning brush
Clipper oil
2 AA batteries.
This is a rugged item suited for cats and dogs alike.
Price for Medium Sized Battery Pet Trimmer: £15.00
SHOPPING INDEX:
CAT CARE ITEMS
(Pet Shavers, Manual Clippers, & Professional Grooming Tools)
(Combs, Slickers, Specially Assembled Sets)
SUNDRY (NON PETCARE) ITEMS
NEW Product: Lightweight Trimmer and Grooming Accessory Kit - 8 Piece kit
This powerful, lightweight trimmer operates from 3 x AA batteries. Ideal for close trimming around face, ears and paws. Rust resistant, high carbon steel, screw-on blades cut to 0.8mm length. This is a fantastic value kit highly recommended for every pet home. The clipper is quiet, small, cordless and easy to manoeuvre around the pet with confidence. It is just as simple to use as the popular mini clipper. As a set, this is unbeatable.
- Comprises:
- Battery trimmer.
- Blade guard.
- 2 combs.
- 3 x AA batteries.
- Cleaning brush.
- Oil.
- Dual head brush.
- Slicker brush.
- Flea comb.
- Nail clippers.
- Scissors.
Price for Lightweight Trimmer and Grooming Accessory 8-Piece Kit: £30.00
NEW PRODUCT - "Matt Monster Winter Grooming Collection" - A Specially
Formulated Bundle Designed to Eradicate Persian Grooming Nightmares!
In this special collection of grooming tools and products, we have assembled a large number of the best grooming tools for matt-prone longhaired cats.
Many of our customers are repeat buyers who tend to purchase items separately. Our professional bundles, comprising only 'tried and tested' products that are highly suited to Persian and longhaired cats, make it more affordable for pet owners to possess a really professional set of tools RECOMMENDED BY OUR RESCUE.
As such, you will see the 'usual price' followed by the special collection price. It's your opportunity to make a real saving as well as obtain items that can also be hard to find in the shops. The offer applies "while stocks last" only.
All of the items in the Collection are detailed in other Shop sections; please read the relevant write-ups before you order.
Collection comprises:
A blue or purple battery powered mini clipper with accessories, for larger area shaving
A battery powered small areas/paw trimmer for shaving difficult-to-access areas
A fur exterminator professional tool (blue or yellow - at our discretion depending on stocks)
An undercoat stripper professional tool
Two selected grooming rakes for longhaired cats (styles at our discretion depending on stocks)
A hygiene spray, for disinfection and lubrication of clippers
Pack of tear stain/eye wipes
Pack of winter dry shampoo, for exemplary coat cleaning
A slide-n-lock professional comb
A rubber soft-grip professional quality slicker brush.
Note on Stock Availability and Substitutions:
The Rescue Manager reserves the right to make a reasonable substitution of equal or greater spend value, for any item that is out of stock at the time of your order. The item substituted must be similar to the missing item and do exactly the same job. Any substituted item can be sent back for full refund (including your postage) and its substitution will be explained to you by email. Please note substitutions are also very rare!
Matt Monster Winter Grooming Collection:
Usual price of items if purchased separately : £150.10
Offer price for Collection (While Stocks Last) : £135.00
Price for Matt Monster Winter Grooming Collection : £135.00
NB: Pack Labelling: The item sent may be blue, red or purple. The item may be labelled for dogs and cats, horses, or indeed humans, but in fact all the clippers are the same - only their marketing is different. Ignore the outer packaging. In any case, we ONLY SELL products thoroughly tried and tested on Persians and other longhaired cats, We know these are effective and safe for cats and dogs. The Rescue Manager's main profession involves product testing for large firms/blue chips so she is used to looking at products like this, and checking whether they are suitable for other applications. But in THIS case, all the clippers are actually the same, and only their marketing differs!
Now on Facebook...
If you would like to support us on Facebook, please do search for us on 'Chapelhouse Persian Rescue'.
Remember to ADD US TO YOUR FANS on Facebook so that we get seen by all your friends too. This is vital for increasing our UK and global exposure.
We now answer as many petcare enquiries from vets and pet-owners in the US, Canada, India and other distant corners of the globe, as we do from the United Kingdom. We also despatch many of our parcels to global destinations. We are happy to send anything, anywhere, usually.
We're so delighted to have this loyal supporter base, wherever you live.
Kind Regards
Cheryl-Anne
Manager
February 2010
