Article: This cut is appropriate for long hair and overweight cats. The sanitary or hygiene cut is purely functional. It helps keep your cat's fur clear of waste that sticks to him after litter box use. Complete this cut every six weeks. Use a cat clipper with a #10 blade. Hold your cat still. Trim the hair around the anus. Be careful not to nick your cat. Appropriate for long haired cats, the belly shave removes most of the hair underneath your cat. This cut is an extension of the sanitary cut. It makes it easier for your cat to clean himself. A belly shave prevents matting and excessive shedding. You cannot see a belly shave when your cat is walking. Use an appropriate cat fur clipper. Pull the skin taut. Shave under the tail and around the rectum. Shave between the rear legs. Shave up the belly area to the armpits of the front legs. This trim leaves approximately 1/2 to 1 (approximately 1 to 2.5 cm) of hair on the cat's body. You trim the hair short but do not shave it completely. Cats may not have matting for this cut. The comb cut reduces shedding and hairballs. It also makes it easier for you to inspect your cat's body for skin-related issues. Attach a snap-on comb to your clippers. Start clipping behind the ears. Clip your cat's back to the base of its tail. Clip down the shoulders and the sides of your cat. Turn the cat on its side. Clip the cat's belly. Clip the cat's legs.
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Perform the sanitary or hygiene cut. Give your cat a belly shave. Try the comb cut.