Undercoat is generally white or very light on every animal, the guard hairs are what gives them colour and that does not come out with a brush.

Oreo cat

My brown tiger sheds soft black undercoat any place he sleeps if I don’t brush

My older tabby and white cat (RIP Marley) had a ginger undercoat while my younger kitty who is black like Merlin has a dark grey undercoat, but I wonder if it’ll turn whiter as he gets older…? 🤔

@@NatGeoGacha Actually, fun fact! I don't know about other cat colors, but for black cats, they don't go grey with age necessarily - they go brown. You can see it with Merlin at the right angles (like at the end of his groom).

I had a cat that would not only pant when stressed, but foamed at the mouth. The first time it happened was on a ten minute ride home from the vet's office. I pulled over and called my vet. Now that I know it's just stress I know how to deal with it.

My brother in law’s cat foams at the mouth but doesn’t pant under stress. I try to help her as much as I can but is easily stress. A four minute car ride will have her in a giant mess. Luckily we don’t give her that many car rides like once a year for her yearly grooming and the rarest moment of moving to a new place.

Too much exercise will do it too. I've got a boy who me and my sister had running around the house for a while when he was around a year old, the little nut didn't want to take any breaks and ended up panting, we didn't let him continue past that point that day. He certainly still looked like he wanted to continue chasing though lol

@@doomeddragon76 My girl cat got to that point as well. She LOVES the laser pointer and once was chasing after it so fast she laid down after a moment and started to pant. I immediately put the pointer away and observed her until she stopped so I could make sure she was okay. Never let her get to that point since.

My parents' cat used to pant when he got really angry. His nose would get very red and wet too. We took him to the vet and when they tried to listen to his heart to see if that could be causing the issue, he purred too loudly for them to hear anything. As he got older, he stopped panting when he got mad. He's still a grumpy old man, but I'm glad whatever made him pant seems to have worked itself out.

Doin he best

I'm so glad she was responsive and sweet to him :)

The cat drying box was a little too much for the old man

@@scottcheg9 Sounds like she got really hot when playing. Were she human, she'd've been covered in sweat and panting.

Probably because he’s so stressed. One of my cats freezes when she’s scared so you can do whatever you want to her. It’s great for vet visits

He's a very handsome kitty! I hope my wee babby Merlin grows up to be as handsome! 💜

Such pretty, big golden eyes

Your fur baby is so precious 🥺❤️ I love him with all my heart

I love his name. What inspired it?

He's such a darling boy ❤️

And she's sharing that knowledge the best she can!

I hope she sees this comment ❤❤❤❤❤

I first read "veterinarian" as "vegetarian" and I was so confused

@@Superibis. Same here 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@@Superibis. if I were a vegetarian, would I be a vegetarinarian?

that's a good cat right there

Such a gentle and kind heart heart he has! He probably also knows he’s about to get a lot more comfortable after this spa treatment ☺️

@@pliktl Buyin themselves a pumpkin spice catte every day, no wonder Merlin can't afford a house

Given his age, it may be uncomfortable for him to reach back there anymore. Cats get arthritis and joint pain as they age, just like people.

He spends all his day on TikTok and ordering DoorDash food.

And smoking catnip 😂

This thread is sending me!😂

Some might try to keep going after noticing he stopped panting to 'get the job done'. I'm very glad she does not.

He really did look super soft after grooming.

@claireice Why are you mad that someone understands their limits and decides it’s better not to push themselves at the expense of potentially hurting the cat? I would rather someone who doesn’t like cats, or at the very least doesn’t like to groom them, not force themselves to handle them.

@claireice If she specializes in dogs, why must she drop everything to learn how to groom cats? She’s not going to start grooming cats at her shop. It’s your own problem if you don’t like her.

@claireice In that video she was offered to try grooming a cat, she was hesitant, she didn’t do well and she stopped. There’s nothing wrong with her attitude, she’s not obligated to do anything else about her cat skills, she’s a dog groomer. It really sounds like you don’t like her and you have a very toxic attitude talking badly about her on other groomer’s channel.

@claireice you're on a dog groomers youtube channel. Dog people aren't known for having any semblance of empathy for cats. Not surprised people are jumping down your throat.

yesterday I took my sassy cat for annual vaccination and it was a murder battle, I can still see the horror on people's faces when we went out of the room, she's fine with a bath but I can't imagine giving her to a stranger to groom - I'll be on the black list forever

They just paralyze the cat with the hood.

@@n646n the cone of shame? doesn't work for mine, happy hoodie? yeah, come try to put it on, it will be a blood bath, only medication helps but to give it to her is also a trial

@@katel1849 you say it was a horrific experience? JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN

Well, cats respond differently from stress. My two cats for example don't move much and are paralyzed. When they start to feel a little less scared they'll run for a dark corner where they can hide but never they'll try to bite or scratch at people. They're sweethearts once they trust you though.

She's not just respecting the cat's feeling, she's protecting the cat's health. Like, continuing despite the cat panting could mean risking the cat actually having a heart attack. It's super important to stop in such a situation.

As a furparent of a dog since I was a kid, I can confirm this. Ever since we got cats the difference especially when it comes to their behaviors and feelings. Cats are really sensitive and could easily lose their trust towards you.

@@alexgrae8226 not gonna lie, I've only owned dogs so I'm used to how forgiving they are. I think I'd be really worried about breaking my cat's trust by mistake. That would just break my heart, NGL.

@@sose6255 they didn’t say they did lose their cats trust tho, just that cats are overall more sensitive creatures are are more likely to lose their trust in you for something unlike a dog.

@@alvamind5286 No need to worry! It is true that my cat will kind of hold “grudges” against me for like 3 days after I accidentally stepped on his tail at night going to the bathroom. But he forgives me as well and still scratches the door and wait outside when I’m in there😅 It is just not instant forgiveness like dogs

You did what was needed for your loved family member. We bought a window AC when the central AC went out, just for our cats, even tho it was only for 3 days.

This is very true. It makes me happy to. I think that's why most of us ( groomers) have gone Private / solo .

It’s essential a job as a veterinarian, I’ve heard so many nightmare stories from friends, And they’re poor pets,good luck to you as I’m sure you do a job well done✌🏻

I myself as a fellow groomer does not see the reward in caring about animal safety. As longs as its fur looks good, I'm happy.

​@@KaffiRawr I know who stole your monstertruck at the supermarket.

We need more Vanessa’s

I hate groomer bashing. There are millions of caring groomers JUST like her. They just don't post on social media (great way to make money groomers!) - but most groomers are Vanessas, some, are Baby Vanessas and starting their career. Good Groomers support Good groomers.

@@hopelessequestrian1227 I don’t think they were groomer bashing, they didnt even speak bad on every groomer. They are right she understands pets very well and some groomers just don’t care. It’s not bashing if some don’t especially if they arent speaking in general

Yes because no other groomer cares 🙄 you are a nightmare client I'm sure.

Seems to me that she knows more about animal behavior than some owners.

Most cats really like to mask their injuries, especially in invironments or in front of people that are less known to them.

LOL! My current kitty is sometimes too active in the Florida summertime chasing lizards, snakes, butterflies and such and starts panting. If let inside she will zoom to the tile kitchen floor and spread out on it to cool off! She's a short haired kitty but she has a very dense undercoat.

i went on a long walk one time and my cat followed me sprinting and resting, but on the way back she was panting like a maniac and i was so worried about her. my brother and my friend told me that she was fine but i was not about to make her suffer the whole trip back and risk her injuring herself, so i picked her up and sprinted back to the house to get her a drink and to get her to lay on the cool tile floor. my friend and brother probably didn’t think much of it but she most likely would’ve been in danger if we left her alone

My previous cat once followed me out on interval training and she was so disappointed when she realised I was just going back and forth on the tractor road instead of actually exploring/hunting something cool. I kept the pace slow to she could keep up so she never started panting that time. What would make her pant like crazy was long car rides, which was scary as all hell. I'm guessing it was mostly motion sickness and anxiety that made her pant but it's not as if I could really do much to help and I always felt wretched about it. My current cat also hates car rides but this time I got her a much larger carrier so at least she can stretch out her limbs properly.

For me, it was when my cat was still a kitten and she would play until she wore herself out, to which point she'd be panting from exhaustion.

I used to have a cat with feline asthma and in really bad attacks before he got diagnosed his nose would go white and he'd be panting. I finally got it on video and showed it to the vet which got him diagnosed because before that the vet was insistent that I was just a nervous owner and he had hairballs (despite the fact that I'd owned cats over 10 years and knew what hairballs looks like and this was NOT hairballs). I feel bad that it took me 6months to get him properly diagnosed. :(

I bet the “abuse” has more to do with how you approach the topic, than the actual information you’re trying to spread. 9/10 times that’s what goes awry in this type of internet discourse, even when you’re simply offering important information/advice. Most people instantly shut down and become agitated if they feel like someone is coming across as overly dramatic/sanctimonious/haughty/nagging/talking down to them/etc. (especially if/when they’re just trying to unwind by watching a silly animal video). Although feeling repelled by someone coming on too strong is a typical human reaction- the internet definitely has not helped anyone learn how to handle those feelings in a mature manner…which is why so many feel “brave” enough to respond with outright aggression. (Sadly.) I genuinely hope you don’t take their cruelty to heart and don’t allow it to bother you (or stop you from talking about important issues). ❤

LOL I do the same thing. Worked in vet clinics and animal care for years and I just can’t stop myself from commenting on “cute” videos when I see something dangerous going on. But I’ve gotten positive replies too where ppl thank me for the knowledge so idc I’ll keep doing it.

You need to learn to read the room. If you're coming off as holier than thou then yeah you're probably not going to be well received. It's why so many forum communities have no PSA rules because it's annoying and presumptuous. You are not the only intelligent person in the room.

@@glorygloryholeallelujahnope. I tend to just state facts based on information readily available. It's usually on fb or the videos from tik tok etc. I don't watch tik tok for that actual reason they just filter through to fb or youtube. I don't comment much anymore because there's no point, people aren't interested in learning anything just in it for their 5 second serotonin boost and not interested in whether an animal was being injured or harmed for their entertainment. but hey, it's all good.

Yeah... If you're dispersing facts and creating intelligent discourse, KZfaq comment section audience usually isn't going to be receptive. If it's genuinely not valuable or less appealing for any valid reason, intelligent proplr either ignore or brainstorm on the issue WITH you, such as Gloryglory did (despite the name)... ANYTHING in some kind of interesting or positive direction rly. True morons (or simply emotionally confused immature minds (usually youths)) tend to waste time expounding on their negative or angry (mis)interpretation of your expression or the character of it. If it's a topic that's being discussed and debated, that's one thing. But morons always turn the criticism personal in order to derail any semblance of a stable medium of communication in which they feel inferior. This is usually sparked by some sense of inadequacy within them... They are basically fishing for any semi-valid criticism to invalidate your worth and ellicit idiot-mob social acclaim. They're misinterpretation outliners and argue for the negative routes... often exercised to simply say that you suck because they think you're someone that (extremely usually) you're absolutely not; a crusade against an imagined enemy they've superimposed on you. They ignorantly form a vision of you in their minds' eyes that they vehemently hate. True morons tend to waste time; responding based on some angry personal issues within them you have triggered and offering nothing of value. Their prerogative is appealing to popular acclaim via immature emotional interpretation (which is a common enough emotional modality to always get a decent deal of likes from children and the low iq). Sometimes, now, a smart person will get roped into moronic discourse. But usually only morons will INITIATE the negative judgmental grossly-overgeneralized presumptive and unnuanced assessments. One red flag indicator is their common use of nauseatingly overused colloquialisms or expressions you've heard at least 300 times before while babysitting you're 8 yr old cousin and hearing him play his video games, such as, "you must be fun at parties." or, "cringe," etc. ^ Designed to make you feel good about yourself and your benevolent spreading of info (ie, that was my impetus). But it's all nonetheless valid. "Know budy gunnuh reed all that! I bet know won ever did!" yeah, i know pal. selective marketing i suppose.

He may not have liked the sound of the blower which would likely be at a frequency we can't hear.

I can't blame her! I start getting weird when I have to go and can't too! Glad she just needed to have a pit stop and it was nothing serious

my cat pants when he plays too hard. does not stop him from playing too hard

@@misseselise3864 Silly boy XD

@@misseselise3864 Does he have a heart condition?

"waIT MOOM I GOTTA GO POTTY WAIT-"

i'd absolutely love to use a tactic like this if i get a cat, it sounds lovely! props to you

Damn, good to know. I missed the opportunity to introduce my cat to water in her kittenhood so I'm currently working on that. I started leaving the bathroom door open whenever I bathed and at first she would come in and scream at me to get out of the tub, then leave. Now she is at the point where she dozes on the bathtub rim while I bathe. I'm gonna start trying to introduce her to the concept of intentionally getting wet the way you described. Hopefully it works.

Do you keep your tommy gun there?

If someone used my guts as instrument strings, I would too!

You should not discourage their artistic aspirations.

My kittens are planning how to help eachother take off their collar

@@eieiolsen ah, someone that recognizes the history of string instruments

Did you go to or have any classes before you got into the industry? I am only asking because I have discovered a lot of big box stores in my area are hiring people with out schooling to be groomers. I am talking hair cuts and all. I am getting lots of calls to come train new people at the box stores that have been already hired. This scares me.

@@jeanettewilson3195 Seriously. Identifying alarm signs should be basic.

@@jeanettewilson3195 It depends on position, but usually not much is taught when it comes to cats and reading their signs. When you are taught cat behavior it is often lumped in with dogs, which leads to a lot of folks believing they behave very similarly in various situations. The only main differences you're taught are how to hold a cat by the scruff and what a "spicy" cat means. But I've noticed that only vets, vet techs, vet assistants, and people who work in cat only places are the ones who are actually taught cat specific behaviors and signs. As for grooming, the certifications to groom are a lot different than what it takes to be an assistant, which is different than a tech, which is (surprising to many) different than what it takes to be a full on vet. So those different certifications mean some stuff is required, some is highly recommended but optional, and others are purely optional. Like cat specific behavior is technically optional (in America) for a groomer since most folks don't get their cats groomed.

@@jeanettewilson3195 'pet care' does not necessarily overlap with (cat) groom knowledge

Yeah, depending on the type of fur it can be quite a lot. 😅

That reminds me, I need to ask my cat’s vet about some short-acting anti-anxiety meds. He’s fine once we actually get to the vet’s office and he’s out of his carrier; in fact, he’s actually a bit distracting because he’s almost too friendly. But during the car ride there…he has quite literally shit himself. Several times.

@@rekkariley652 poor kitty. I hope you find something that works 👍🏾

@@Mii4210 Me too! He’s actually used his carrier as a nap spot, so I thought he had gotten over his issues…then I closed the door and he freaked out again.

My question is, what should you do when your cat is panting when you have to take it to the vet? For example, I have a cat that gets super stressed when in car, but we have to take her to a specialist for a check up... I mean she is fine before the car ride and all, but gets super stressed in a car?

@@mayapiece First, you’d need to pinpoint what exactly is causing the stress. Is it the motion of the car? The unfamiliar environment? Being stuck inside the carrier? For my cat, the carrier was the issue. He was okay as long as the door wasn’t closed, or if he was on his harness and allowed to look outside the window. If it’s the unfamiliar environment, you can try just taking them out to car just to hang out for a bit. No driving, no leaving the driveway, just…sitting there. Give them treats if they’ll accept them, or just let them explore the vehicle (with supervision, obviously), cuddle, etc. Practice multiple times per week, daily if you can manage it. Eventually you can work up to turning the car on without driving, then backing out of the driveway before pulling it back in, then maybe one short trip around the block with lots of treats and cuddles after, etc. It gets a bit trickier when the source of the stress is the actual destination, or something like claustrophobia or motion sickness. If it’s the vet, then ask them if it’s possible to arrange an appointment where all you do is just relax. No needles, no strange people, no poking and prodding. Just treats and cuddles, then right back home. The goal there would be to show the cat that the vet is not always scary and painful, and that car rides don’t always mean inevitable doom. For claustrophobia and motion sickness, though, you might need to talk to your vet about medication. Keep a close eye on your cat to see if they show any signs of an upset stomach, drooling (often a precursor to vomiting), being very stiff or very wobbly like they’re either trying to stand as still as they can because moving makes them sick or not being able to keep their balance at all, or inappropriate elimination. There’s much you can do outside of asking the vet for anti-nausea medication to give your cat before putting them into the car. Same with claustrophobia, which is not just “cat does not like being in carrier.” Claustrophobia would be like what one of my cats behaves like in his carrier: as soon as you close the door, he panics. He yowls, flings his body around, tries to chew through the door to the point of hurting himself, quite literally shits all over himself from sheer terror, etc. You might be able to train him to accept being on a harness and leash, but most likely you’ll end up having to ask the vet for an anti-anxiety medication to give the cat before taking them to the vet.

Your cat sounds adorable, definitely got lucky with yours. My black cat however, enjoys destroying $300 printers and suffocating sisters in his spare time.

The glorious dichotomy of Cat.

My cat has an allergy, most likely to something in his food. How did you figure out exactly what protein your cat is allergic to?

@@WolfDreamer101 I found out what my Noodle was allergic to through years of trial and error. It took ages for me to learn she's allergic to grain. I thought it was chicken and grain.

​@@renataravensong God, me too. She would constantly get sick and we tried hundreds of different catfoods. In the end it was something contained in the "plant byproduct" in most foods, but I still have no idea what exactly it is.

That look says more “i will be telling my dearest mother about this! do NOT brush my tail you foul devil!

He was just saying thank you for turning off the dragon that blows warm air at me.

@@jeanettewilson3195 Yeah but it showed the extreme stress he was feeling. It hurt my heart as well.

He seemed a bit startled but relaxed right away after she started petting him to calm him down. Poor guy, the blow dryer was really stressful it seems.

shes very rough when she brushes them

He seems like a good bean.

Yes. Many cats hate some specific brushes: Especially if you accidentally pull on a tangle/matted fur with one, they will likely hate anything that looks similar. As frustrating as it seems, getting a lot of different types of brushes is the best way to find one that the cat not just tolerates, but actually likes. I thought one cat just didn't like brushing. Then we got a new type of brush, and found out the cat actually liked being brushed: He simply hadn't liked the same brushes our other cats had. I think it might've had something to do with how easily his fur attracted static electricity, and the new brush was better at not causing it?

@@Sienisota It can also depend on how much variety in handling with different brushes etc they were socialised with during the critical period as kittens. Ideally you want to be as varied as possible with handling when socialising them as kittens so they can develop comfortable and positive associations while they are learning what human cat interactions might be like in the future. This is also why it is a good idea to include a few vet visits during this period even if the kitten seems entirely healthy too, you want them to learn the normal things vets do so they feel safe when they need to go to the vet later. Otherwise the sudden introduction of unfamiliar handling later is confusing and stressful.

I feel for you, as I know how it hurts to lose a loved pet. However, it is always nice to know that people love and miss their pets. He probably had a lovely life with you, and that's the most important. So many animals are being neglected or abused, so dead or alive: happy pets make me reassured.

I also have a black domestic shorthair named Merlin, he's currently sleeping on my sofa next to me, he's only 5 so I hope I still have some happy years with him ahead of me.

Jesus Christ 18 is really old. You took damn good care of him--well done!

"Petting with accessories" is just a brilliant turn of phrase. 😄

This is about Merlin, not your cat.

Maybe she doesn't shed as much because you groom her regularly?

@@bunnicula38 people can share their own cat stories and comparisons if they want to.

@@bunnicula38 we had a tortilla named Mary. She didn’t shed at all 😀

Thank you Vanessa, that's very nice. I'm very honoured, but I live in the Netherlands, so do someone else a favor and give my giveaway prize to someone from your own region. That in connection with the shipping costs Canada-Netherlands. Sweet greeting from "girl" with three black cats.❤😻😻😻

With that much noise and things happening around him, I wouldn't blame him for fighting back. I'd say that would be a healthy response.

im sorry for your loss :((

@@heartcatchprecure Thank you it's so devastating but you always remember the good times.

Our Rocket will run himself ragged when chasing a toy. Never mind rhat the other cats want a turn.

If it happens again wet your hands and pet him (or use a wet towel if you prefer). You want just the outer fur to be damp / wet. Evaporation helps them, even if just a tiny bit

It's called ASMR, "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response." There are tons of videos on youtube about it. It's like you go into a light trance (body and mind).

Steve French is a reference to Trailer Park Boys

I own a cat, who have a name, a paternal name (although I do not know who his father is) and even a surname :). That's because he is very respectable cat

@@petramarishko Our parentage does not define us (think: Hamilton). Your description of what I am sure is a very respectable gentleman cat pleases me greatly. 🥰

@@petramarishko This is great! My partner and I are getting a cat in a couple of weeks and I intend to give the cat my partner's patronymic and surname, so she will be Olga Nikitchna Shupletsova. I hope she will be a very respectable cat too :)

@@starja4477 :) And mine is Mamai Kawaii Pate-zade (Мамай Каваевич Паштет-заде), the greatest pate conqueror :)

I also learned something new. I'm not a cat person, so I was ignorant of this. And even though I'm an experienced dog servant, once in a while they still surprise me.

What a good little void! If she stops grooming, it can be a sign of pain and stiffness, so be on the lookout because arthritic pain can be managed. My girl also developed thyroid problems as she aged (very common in female kitties). Her treatment regimen got expensive but she was worth every penny. 💙 Cats are so good.

A tip for ear cleaning… Use allergy tested, fragrance free ( bi-phase.. you shake ) eye makeup remover to clean the ears. I use a flat round cotton pad and wrap it around a small finger, then gently "twirl" . For "check-ups", I use a plastic "Bionix" ear cleaner to pluck out "chunks"..

My mom and I use a special pet ear cleaning liquid and a Q-Tip (we restrain her to make sure she can't move her head, to prevent damage). That ear's a problem area because a hematoma a few years ago caused swelling that collapsed just right to block the ear canal, so now something as thick as a finger can't get into it (the ear product's thin nozzle can barely get in).

13 is 68 in cat years. Yeah so I get that

Yup! They'll also pant after having kittens

I love black cats mine had a stroke and passed away it broke my heart he was moms cat she gave him to me before she passed away I mis them both every day

If you haven't already talked with your vet about it, you may want to see if they will prescribe something like gabapentin to use for vet visits. My boy has a prescription that I pick up a day or two before any scheduled exam. It's two pills, one give the night before the visit, and a second is two to three hours before we get into the car.

@@amalizard If she wasn't an absolute demon, when it comes to medicine, this would be a great idea. But she does absolutely not take any pill, that's why the vet said, that is not an option. Luckily she is almost never sick.