How to Select Electric Clippers for Cat

Cats require little to minimal grooming. However, if you have a long-haired cat or its coat is severely matted, you may want to purchase electric clippers to manage its coat. A number of electric clippers are on the market and it may be difficult to decide which one to buy. Several factors need to be considered for the best type of electric clippers for your cat, including your budget, the condition of your cat's coat and the amount of grooming required.

Instructions

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      Determine how much you are willing to spend on electric clippers for your cat. The quality of clippers vary, depending on the price. A cheaper clippers is designed for light trimming and cutting. More expensive ones are made of higher-quality material, have multiple speeds and higher power and are designed for serious groomers.

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      Determine the type of grooming your cat requires. If your cat needs light routine trimming, cheaper electric clippers will be fine. However, if it has serious matting, it is best to purchase the more expensive type of clippers professionals use with several different blades. A blade can cut under most mats, but a(blade will work for the most severe matting. The higher the number of the blade, the finer the cut.

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      Determine which type of power source you would be most comfortable using: traditional corded clippers, cordless or a combination of the two. You do not need to worry about running out of power with corded clippers; however the downfall is that you can only use it near an outlet. The benefit of using a cordless clipper is that you can use it wherever you go; however you must ensure you can groom your cat before the power runs out. The combination corded/cordless clipper allows you to clip your cat anywhere and to charge it again by plugging it in an outlet.

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      Educate yourself on the various electric clippers on the market. Speak to veterinarians and groomers and try out their clippers yourself. Get a feel for the way different models feel in your hands, the amount of noise each one makes, etc.