Comments on: Ask GoVacuum: What can I use to vacuum my cat? http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/ Get the dirt. Cleaning tips, vacuum cleaner reviews, allergy prevention ideas, and all things vacuum. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:12:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Peter Sward http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Peter Sward Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:37:17 +0000 http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/#comment-80 I now have an updated Video of Princess being vacuumed on both sides on her Movie page. http://www.Princessclick.com /Peter I now have an updated Video of Princess being vacuumed on both sides on her Movie page. http://www.Princessclick.com

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]]> By: The GoVacuum Blog » Vacuuming Cats, Part II http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-36 The GoVacuum Blog » Vacuuming Cats, Part II Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:46:14 +0000 http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/#comment-36 [...] Who knew cat vacuuming was so popular? Certainly not me. I thought Peter’s question would be a rare one, but some people have practically made a sport out of it! Check out this YouTube video; click on the video to be redirected to the YouTube site and see more. (Yes, there are more.) [...] [...] Who knew cat vacuuming was so popular? Certainly not me. I thought Peter’s question would be a rare one, but some people have practically made a sport out of it! Check out this YouTube video; click on the video to be redirected to the YouTube site and see more. (Yes, there are more.) [...]

]]> By: Carrie http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Carrie Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:57:04 +0000 http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/#comment-35 Peter is right about vacuuming the cats to create less mess later on. When I had my cats years ago I regularly vacuumed them every spring just as they started shedding. It was so much easier than vacuuming every spot they touched or sat in all day. Also I cut their hair down to about half to three quarter of an inch in early spring, then down to a quarter inch at the beginning of summer. You cannot believe how nice it is to do that and miss the shedding season all together. Then after the trim just vacuum the excess hair off. Note though, my cats were well mannered and had years of training. One of them was much calmer than the other. They always complained and I always had to hold them still or they would run away given the chance. You have to be patient with them and introduce them to the vacuum with it on and off. Eventually they tolerate it, noise and all. I find they needed a lot of reassurance from me to accept me doing something so wierd to them. Peter is right about vacuuming the cats to create less mess later on. When I had my cats years ago I regularly vacuumed them every spring just as they started shedding. It was so much easier than vacuuming every spot they touched or sat in all day. Also I cut their hair down to about half to three quarter of an inch in early spring, then down to a quarter inch at the beginning of summer. You cannot believe how nice it is to do that and miss the shedding season all together. Then after the trim just vacuum the excess hair off. Note though, my cats were well mannered and had years of training. One of them was much calmer than the other. They always complained and I always had to hold them still or they would run away given the chance. You have to be patient with them and introduce them to the vacuum with it on and off. Eventually they tolerate it, noise and all. I find they needed a lot of reassurance from me to accept me doing something so wierd to them.

]]> By: Patricia http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Patricia Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:28:26 +0000 http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/#comment-34 I think thats great that Peter has trained his cat to be vacuumed. I have 5 cats and own a hand vac that I use daily for the furniture and anything else that needs it, but as far as using it on my cats, I don't think soooo. I also work for a rescue organization (Joeys Feline Friends) and they have about 3 hundred cats all have been dumped of left when owners move. Many have medical conditions that are being taken care of and the cost is unbelievable. We always need donations to keep this shelter going. But needless to say there is alot of vacuuming going on there daily. It would be nice if Hoover came out with a quite vacuum that could be used for animals. What a great thing they would have. It would allow us to clean with a lot less stress on the animals. I think thats great that Peter has trained his cat to be vacuumed. I have 5 cats and own a hand vac that I use daily for the furniture and anything else that needs it, but as far as using it on my cats, I don’t think soooo. I also work for a rescue organization (Joeys Feline Friends) and they have about 3 hundred cats all have been dumped of left when owners move. Many have medical conditions that are being taken care of and the cost is unbelievable. We always need donations to keep this shelter going. But needless to say there is alot of vacuuming going on there daily. It would be nice if Hoover came out with a quite vacuum that could be used for animals. What a great thing they would have. It would allow us to clean with a lot less stress on the animals.

]]> By: GoVacuum http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-32 GoVacuum Fri, 08 Sep 2006 15:33:57 +0000 http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/#comment-32 Thanks for your comment, Liz! (You're our first, and I'm SO excited) I should point out that Peter has been click-training his cat, and that he mentioned that it took him about 15 days to get her trained enough to be able to handle the vacuuming. So, you should definitely use caution when trying to vacuum your cat. I get the impression that it's a long and delicate process. You can learn more about Princess at her website: http://www.princessclick.com/ Also, my brother thinks I should clearly state: "No cats were harmed in the writing of this post. And probably not in the making of that video." Thanks for your comment, Liz! (You’re our first, and I’m SO excited)

I should point out that Peter has been click-training his cat, and that he mentioned that it took him about 15 days to get her trained enough to be able to handle the vacuuming. So, you should definitely use caution when trying to vacuum your cat. I get the impression that it’s a long and delicate process. You can learn more about Princess at her website: http://www.princessclick.com/

Also, my brother thinks I should clearly state: “No cats were harmed in the writing of this post. And probably not in the making of that video.”

]]> By: Liz W. http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Liz W. Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:24:31 +0000 http://www.govacuum.us/blog/2006/09/07/ask-govacuum-what-can-i-use-to-vacuum-my-cat/#comment-31 I think that your vacuum cleaners are superb, but to vacuum a cat - Wow!. I'll have to try it on my kitty. You should use Princess to advertise on TV to see how versatile your vacuum is! I think that your vacuum cleaners are superb, but to vacuum a cat – Wow!. I’ll have to try it on my kitty.

You should use Princess to advertise on TV to see how versatile your vacuum is!

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