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hexesforurexes t1_ix85fwp wrote

It would be cruel to the animal to brush out those mats. The neighbor didn’t take care of her fur and now has to deal with the consequences. If the owner can’t continue to take care of her fur, then shaving may be a new regular occurrence.

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k30000 OP t1_ix89tzn wrote

Trust me, I also think that a shave down would be best. Ultimately it is not my cat, it is my neighbors. She is sick, elderly, and might not make it out of the hospital. This cat is her only family and she loves the cat’s long hair.

Out of due diligence to her, I just want to get recommendations for a good groomer to see if it is at all possible to get the mats out and preserve any of the fur length. If the groomer says it’s not possible or will be too painful for the cat, I’ll have her shaved.

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basilwuf t1_ixakefn wrote

Thank you for being kind, thoughtful, and helpful to both your neighbor and her cat.

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