This regular, 23-pound Maine Coon client of a pet groomer on TikTok received a teddy bear haircut and blow-dry. He was also treated for his stud tail. Throughout he behaved impeccably but you can see the groomer putting a rather strange device over his head because clearly in the past he has objected to certain aspects of the treatment!

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I think that it is a nice video. The teddy bear haircut is a softer version of the lion cut as I understand it. The impressive aspect of the video is this gorgeous Maine Coon who behaves like a teddy bear 😊. The lion cut is somewhat problematic because they say you have to sedate a cat in order to do it and I’ve heard that sometimes the cat is put under a general anaesthetic, which is dangerous. The potential danger of a general anaesthetic certainly outweighs the potential benefits of a lion cut.

Maine Coon gets a teddy bear haircut and blow dry plus stud tail treatment. Screenshot.

There are some ethical arguments about giving cats a haircut like this. I understand the arguments. Nature is best. We shouldn’t interfere. However, it is hard to deny the potential benefits of a teddy bear cat: less matting, cooler in hot climates. And I don’t think the cat minds.

Stud tail

I should add a little note about the stud tail problem. As you can see in the video it presents as a greasy area on the tail near its base. It is a condition which is similar to acne because it is caused by over secretion of the sebaceous glands.

You may see an accumulation of waxy brown material. In severe cases the hair follicles become infected. There can become matted and greasy and it may have a rancid smell. The hair may fall out. It is most common in unneutered males. It may occur in neutered males and females.

The treatment is to wash the tail twice a day with a medicated shampoo and sprinkle cornstarch or baby powder on the base. It is a chronic condition and requires regular management. You might wish to discuss the condition with your veterinarian because I am not a qualified vet.

This pet groomer appears to me to be excellent. Not all pet groomers are as good judging by the stories that I have read about them.

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