Which blade to clean the sanitary area on a cat?

[Giselle]

Hi all,
I was wondering which blade would you use to clean the sanitary (butt area) of a cat. My cat has medium length hair and she always has stuff stuck in it (yuk). Anyway I am in grooming school but we have not done a cat as yet, so I figured I would get great info from you all. I thought maybe a #10 but I'm not sure. Thanks!

[Froggie25]

I have always used a 10 or 15.

[rainingcats&dogs]

i use a 10 or a 15 too

[sheilabgroomer]

Ditto!

A 10 or 15 is the safest way to go.

[Giselle]

Thanks guys, I figured a 10, but I have never used clippers on a cat before and I wasn't sure if it would be the same like a dog. You guys are great!!!

[rapuzzled]

Thanks guys, I figured a 10, but I have never used clippers on a cat before and I wasn't sure if it would be the same like a dog. You guys are great!!!

Hi Giselle!

Just wanted to throw out there that since you have never used clippers on a cat before, be a little more careful than with a dog. There skin is much thinner, and forms shall we say ropes because it's so stretchy. They are easier to cut than dogs.

[Giselle]

Lauren, thanks for the heads up on that. The cat is my cat. I am not grooming cats as yet at school. But that was a great point to bring up because I am so used to grooming dogs that I could have nicked her. So now, I will be more aware that I have to be more careful.

[rapuzzled]

Lauren, thanks for the heads up on that. The cat is my cat. I am not grooming cats as yet at school. But that was a great point to bring up because I am so used to grooming dogs that I could have nicked her. So now, I will be more aware that I have to be more careful.

Sure, no problem. I actually don't do cats myself (though I do hope to learn one day), but have been told from day one about them being easier to cut tham dogs. I think that it's a great idea to practice on your own cat! I wish I had one to practice on!