Let's face it: do we often see cats whose owners shaved their pets? Sphinxes are not considered, because they are not shaved, but bald. They were specially bred, so it is impossible to attribute it to a breed of shaved cats.
Let's find out what kind of animal it is - a cat, and even a shaved one.
Why do this?
Why shaving your own cat is not entirely clear. Someone will twist a finger at the temple, deciding that the owner of the unfortunate animal has decided to stand out in this way. And he turned his favorite into squalor.
But, in fact, not all owners start a shaved cat just to attract the attention of the public. The main reasons an animal undergoes such changes in appearance are listed below:
Excessive heat. Sometimes it happens that a cat can hardly tolerate too high temperatures. This is especially true for animals with long and dense hair. Then the owners undertake to ease the torment of the pet, turning it into a shaved cat. Wool grows over time.
The disease. There are diseases that force owners of cats to rid them of hair. Oncology is one of those; during its treatment, the animal loses its coat. It’s easier to shave it, otherwise the cat will look like a lichen.
Flea know-how
A shaved cat can become if its owner decides to rid the animal of hair due to the presence of fleas. The fact is that some online resources offer such a creative way to deal with these biting insects.
We will reveal the secret: shaving will not help. Fleas do not live on a cat, it is a source of food for them. The direct habitat of insects is the litter of the pet, its toys, ordinary home carpets. Fleas know how to fly, therefore they move out of their shelter on their wings, quickly sit on a cat, eat and rather hide back.
To help the pet get rid of them, disinfect her accessories, as well as the floors and carpets in the apartment.
Molting and shaving
There should be a description of a shaved cat, but it will not be. For it is impossible to describe that which does not have a standard. And since there is no such breed, then the standard does not exist. The appearance of the animal after shaving depends on the taste and imagination of its owner. Others prefer shaving under the lion, and someone completely deprives the darling of his coat.
Why is this done? Many novice cat-lovers believe that after shaving, the pet will stop shedding. And a shaved cat is a great animal for allergy sufferers. All this is a lie, for growing, the wool will continue to fall out. Its length will become shorter, but short and stiff hair, scattered in abundance on the floor, is still a pleasure.
Should I shave a pet?
Wool for an animal is a kind of clothing that regulates heat transfer. In the heat, the hairline saves the cat from sunburn, and in winter it does not freeze. If the animal has lost hair, the owner should be ready to provide appropriate comfortable living conditions.
In addition, cat hair protects its owner during fights with other "brothers". Depriving a pet of "clothing" is not necessary without urgent need.
If you decide to shave
A shaved cat looks unnatural and pathetic. Imagine a skinny, pink or gray body with all the anatomical details from which a woolen head sticks out.
But some people like this creative, and the owner is determined to shave the pet. Is it possible to do this at home?
Yes, it is quite possible, but it is better for a beginner to turn to a professional groomer. The fact is that during the procedure you will have to keep a pet, and help is needed. In addition, most cats are nervous and restless. They do not tolerate touching themselves, especially the stomach, legs and tail.
When shaving, care must be taken not to injure the animal. Carefully bypass the area of the nipples, genitals and muzzle in the mustache area. As for the head and face, it is better not to touch them at all.
If you do not want to take the cat to the groomer, fearing that she will experience stress on the road, you can call the "cat barber" at home. It will cost more than a trip to it, but calmer for the pet.
Conclusion
A shaved cat, the photo of which can be seen in the article, is not a separate breed. This is the fruit of the owner’s imagination or an urgent need to rid the animal of the hair. The reasons for this are indicated above.
In any case, if unscrupulous breeders give out a shaved animal as a "rare breed", you need to know that they are lying.