It's Shedding Season for Pets Again—Should You Shave Your Cat? Here's What People Are Saying!

It’s said that summer is the off-season for pet grooming because many dogs opt for a shave to stay cool. This reminds me that many cat owners also have the habit of shaving their cats to a short length when summer hits. So, here’s the question! For those of you working in pet grooming stores, do you often get requests for shaving cats in the summer—not due to skin conditions but because they are “too hot” or “shedding too much”? Do you ever try to convince owners that “cats don’t shed heat through their skin, so they don’t need to be shaved”? What’s the strangest shaving request you’ve encountered?
Pet Store B's Approach: If we have time, we’ll educate the customers in advance about the professional knowledge regarding shaving cats. If it's simply shedding, we may suggest using a longer blade to trim the fur or recommend regular visits to the pet store for shedding removal treatments. If it's a skin condition that requires shaving, we evaluate the situation. For full-body shaving, it makes treatment easier, but if it's just a small area, we don’t recommend shaving. We explain to the owner that a cat’s fur protects the skin, and shaving it could make them more prone to skin issues. Naughty Cat House's Approach: Aside from cases involving skin conditions, we don’t accept requests for full-body shaving. We might trim around the feet or belly, but we generally don't shave cats. Cat Don't Know I's Approach: We explain all the disadvantages of shaving a cat, emphasizing that it has no real benefits. We inform the owner that it can make the cat more prone to sunburn, bug bites, and skin problems because the cat might lick the exposed skin. Shaving can also cause allergic reactions and damage hair follicles. Then, we ask why they want to shave their cat.
If it's due to shedding, we suggest a thorough wash. If it's because they’re worried about the heat, we explain that cats have very few sweat glands and primarily cool down through their paws and tongue. We also recommend buying cooling mats to help them stay comfortable. Hope this gives you a clearer idea about grooming practices during the shedding season. Regardless of the reason, as professional groomers, we aim to offer the best and most scientifically backed advice to ensure our feline friends stay healthy and comfortable!

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