Aunt Stacey, a professional cat groomer, demonstrates a tummy clip on Jai, a Maine Coon she's groomed since he was a kitten.

You might ask, "Why would you shave a cat's tummy?"

Health and comfort, of course!

A Tummy Clip may aid in the relief of these and other issues:

Chronic hairballs
Coat matting
Sensitive stomach upset
Obsessive auto-grooming
Skin infections

Jai is NOT SEDATED. He's just awesome!

Many cats, like Jai featured in this video, comfortably accept being clipped.

However, not all cats are capable of the intimacy and vulnerability required of them for their coat to be safely shaved.

If the cat says “NO!”, then a behavior modification plan is implemented.

Counter conditioning using positive rewards, respectful handling, and patience help to earn the cat's trust and cooperation.

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Filmed on location at Stonebriar Veterinary Centre, Frisco, Texas
Music: Home Base Groove, Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
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