British Shorthair cats have everything it takes to look flawless – dense coat, rounded shape, proud posture. But behind this external simplicity lies a daily struggle with undercoat, shedding, tangles and internal stress. And it is professional grooming that is the way to health, beauty and peace of mind for this Beloved.
British undercoat
One of the main mistakes of owners of the British cat breed is the opinion that short hair does not need regular care. In fact, this breed has an extremely dense, generous undercoat, which accumulates during periods of molting, forms clumps, remains on the furniture and gets into the stomach of the cat during licking. Brushing at home only removes surface hairs – but does not solve the problem.
At V.O.G DOG SALON we work with professional tools that allow us to comb out up to 90% or even more of the dead undercoat in one session. This is a prevention of trichobezoars, constipation and even allergies in owners. And most importantly – the procedure is carried out carefully, taking into account the temperament of the British, which do not tolerate sudden movements and rough touches.
Grooming of the British cat breed as a prevention of behavioral problems
British cats often have an independent character, sometimes – a tendency to irritability. And here grooming fulfills another role – psychological. The procedure, performed correctly, calms, normalizes breathing, reduces stress levels. We have learned to “speak” with the British in the language of respect: not to pressure, not to force, but to convince them that we are not enemies. Often already during the second or third visit, even the most demanding client will lie down on the table, close his eyes and allow the procedure to be completed without a struggle.
In addition, we always share with the owners observations about skin conditions, behavioral changes or small nuances that may be signals of problems. The groomer in this case becomes not only a master, but a partner in the care of the Pet.
The complete package: bathing, drying, combing and hygiene
In our salons grooming of the British cat is a full complex, including delicate washing with professional cosmetics, safe drying with temperature control, treatment of ears, eyes and nails, if necessary also haircut of the British cat. We use only those products that are suitable for the type of coat of Brits: the dense, velvety structure requires a specific approach in order not to damage the natural density, but to preserve the shine and softness.
Drying at home is always a compromise, but in the salon we work with diffusion dryers and boxes for drying cats, which do not over-dry the skin and do not cause stress. After the treatment, the coat is clean – it breathes, shines, and doesn’t “pile back up” into a tight matte clump.
Our V.O.G DOG SALON network on professional grooming of British cats. We have separate areas for cats where there is no noise, barking or stress. Our groomers are specially trained to work specifically with cats – especially the British breed, which require tact, patience and a real sense of character.
