Orange Cat Gets His 'Spring Shave' And Transforms Into A Little Lion
When it comes to pets, dogs are known to need to be groomed much more often than cats, sometimes getting primped and trimmed on a regular basis. When it comes to kitties, though, most don't need or tolerate the groomer, but sometimes, certain cats, particularly fluffy long-haired cats, require a little bit more help in the hair department. That's where this TikTok cat named Mario enters the picture, showing off his "spring shave" to prove that extra furry felines can look just as cute after visiting an experienced kitty barber.
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The video asserts that Mario wanted to show off his spring shave, as the orange cat struts around the house while resembling a little lion as the dreamy music of the "Nutcracker Suite" plays in the background. Completely shaved except for an orange mane, a fluffy tail tip, and some boot poofs on his legs, the cool cat looks purrfectly happy with his new 'do, and everyone ran to the comments to talk about his wildcat look.
While there was some debate over whether shaving a cat is healthy for them or not, many were in it to point out how handsome he looked and crack jokes about his "boots with the furrrr." Surprisingly, there were not as many "Lion King" mentions as we had expected!
Do cats need to be shaved?
To put it succinctly, no. It is generally not recommended and not necessary to shave your cat, as their fur helps regulate their body temperature and protect their delicate skin. So, for the most part, your cat should never be shaved during its lifetime.
However, it is occasionally recommended by veterinarians when the cat has severely matted hair or certain medical conditions that may make self-grooming harder. In fact, in the comments section of the TikTok video featuring Mario, the cat's owner confirmed that Mario was shaved to help with a medical problem caused by poor self-grooming.
In general, the best way to handle grooming is to regularly brush your cat and help keep its fur clean, letting your cat do most of the work. Never try to shave your cat at home; leave that to the trained professionals, if necessary, as cats can become extremely stressed during the process, and their skin is very delicate. Overall, cats are very good at grooming themselves, which is what they're doing whenever you see them methodically licking their own fur. Those little sandpaper tongues can really get the job done!