My cat has burrs stuck in her fur. Is it safe to trim or shave?

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Hi! My cat, Estelle is coated in burrs. I have been trying to remove them one by one, but they are so entangled in the fur, that is literally impossible. Is it alright if I trim her down? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 5 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

We do routinely shave cats that have matted or soiled fur. How easy this will be will depend on your cat's personality, so you may need to enlist the help of a professional groomer! They have special groomer clippers to shave the fur to different lengths so hopefully they can keep some of her hair, or they may be able to remove the burrs. It also might be helpful getting a detangler or creme rinse made for pets and spraying it on the areas and then trying to comb over the areas with a fine comb, as it may loosen the burrs from the fur and help you avoid having to shave her! I wouldn't recommend using scissors to trim her down as it is very easy to accidentally cut a cat's thin skin. You will also want to keep her indoors if it is cold in your area and her coat is still short.

My cat has burrs stuck in her fur. Is it safe to trim or shave?

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