Hello,

I've been reading up on products ideal for my Maine Coon. Many of them say Woolite needs to be added to water. Is this normal or necessary? Is it that particular brand (as I cannot find it in my local stores)?

Just seems odd to me.

I'm afraid I don't know but am interested in the answer too as I am getting a semi-long haired cat.

Where are you gonna be showing out of interest?

The Manchester District Club.

The woolite is supposed to help penetrate the coats waterproof barrier, however i've never needed to use it on any of mine to get them sparkly x

i think it's added to water and poured over as far as i remember x

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Hi,

I have pm'd you regarding this subject.

Izzie

I think I have a good idea about the bath. I think. Going to try it at the weekend. Just the Woolite thing. Does it have to be Woolite specifically?

No you don't just use woolite, you need a good shampoo also and depending on your cats coat a detangler/conditioner spray or conditioner after shampoo x

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I bought a Vitacoat shampoo & separate Vitacoat conditioner plus a big tub of Groomer Gloop too.

Oh yeah. With the clipping of nails. I know they are meant to be done for the show. Do people do them a certain amount of days before & let the cat wear them down? I'm thinking about doing it this week but it's just under four weeks until the show anyway.

Any tips on tying the tallies? I bought one so she could get used to if needs be but I don't know how they are tied.

Just make sure you rinse fully and keep on rinsing - if you don't the coat will be sticky and flat when dry so keep at it for a good few minutes hun x

do nails that week otherwise they'll grow back before the show x

No idea on the tallies sorry x

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If you are talking about getting the white ribbon for a little tag to go on then you won't need it. Generally most cat shows don't use them nowadays - you only need these at The Supreme.

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Kaz

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