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This clipper is well worth the money. We have 2 large dogs and have already saved hundreds of dollars in grooming fees, while getting to spend good, quality time with the animals while we are grooming them. Easy to use and reliable product!!
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After reading reviews on several different types of clippers and balancing the reviews with the price of the product, I decided to purchase the Oster Golden A5 clippers. I have 3 medium-sized dogs (a German Shepherd/collie mix, a black shepherd/lab mix, and a white lab mix...all rescues!), and I was going to have to pay at least $50 for each dog's summer haircut. So...for the $150 I'd spend at the groomer's, I decided to spend the same amount for my own clippers that I can use year after year. I also cut my long-haired cat's hair, saving myself even more in grooming fees.
Having never used any clippers before, I struggled a bit before finally learning to tilt the clippers at a certain angle. Once I learned that, it was soooooo easy! I will have to say, however, that these clippers are NOT quiet, although I can't compare them to any other brands. Even my long-haired cat, who is about 20 years old and nearly deaf, could hear the buzz! Every once in a while the clippers would stop cutting well and the dog hair would sort of tangle up in the blades, but I'd just blow on the blades and they would start working well again. The unit got a bit hot, but nothing as bad as what I had read about for other clippers. I was able to shave down all 3 dogs, plus my cat, in one evening.
Overall, I think these are good clippers and are worth the price.
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R344Q3B672SKL4 Please excuse our dog's messy hairstyle, we were just documenting her first big haircut and hadn't thought about posting it as a review until later.
Our Lhasa Apso is a non-shedding dog, so her hair will grow out to the floor unless trimmed. She used to go to the dog spa for $34 a trim! We tried other clippers to save money at home, but she wouldn't let us go near her with them, the sound freaked her out.
These are truly the only ones she is calm with. Check out the video. She can handle about 5 minutes at a time, so we learned to do the hard parts first.
These trimmers are very heavy, solid, and work great!!! They get warm but not hot, and I think that is ok. They're loud, but I don't know of any clippers that aren't loud.
We love this, it works for us, I have a hunch it's going to last a really long time! Feels like great quality!
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Over the past few years I have clipped my long-haired cat twice a year and each time had to buy a new set of clippers. The tedious task never took less than 3 hours, with the new clippers the entire task took less than an hour. Those clippers were one of the best investments I have made in a long time, I'm sure my cat appreciates them too.
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My wife and I have "Missy", a long haired Black Persian cat. As owners of this breed well know, Persians are prone to develop big time mats if their coat is allowed to grow too long. Owners also become aware of how much it costs to pay groomers to deal with this issue; pet stores such as Petsmart charge $65 or more per session. We decided enough of that; we felt we could learn to do the job ourselves. We also felt Missy would be much more comfortable letting us handle her, rather than a stranger she had never seen before.
We bought a set of Andis clippers for $36.99 from Foster & Smith. These were not up to the job-the mats were simply too thick, so we returned them. I decided to buy this item due it's larger motor and the good reviews here on Amazon.
In trying to find information about how to perform this task, we quickly discovered there is almost no reference material for the DIY cat groomer. Few books and no videos are available. We did find some stuff on YouTube, with people making movies of their cats being trimmed by groomers. This helped a little. In the end we decided to do it by trial and error.
Having never tried it before, we went slowly to be sure not to catch the clippers on Missy's skin (she has loose folds under her chin, legs, and belly, and one must also be very careful around the hindquarters/genital area). We went in stages over a period of three days, with the goal of trying to create the classic "Lion Cut" with all hair except the head, feet, and 3 inches of the tail trimmed down to about 1/4-1/2 inch or so. I did all the cutting while my wife held Missy firmly. With each session I got more confident, and was able to cut more hair without fear of hurting our kitty.
The final result was not quite as good as a pro, but we did get all the mats off, and Missy is much happier now. The Oster A5 worked well; one must be sure to keep the supplied #10 blade close to the skin, but angle it slightly upward to avoid pinching or cutting the kitty. Often the mats will be very close to the skin, so the technique is to get under them-trying to cut directly through the mats pulls the cat's skin, which is painful. I made sure to lubricate the blade with a drop of oil before each trimming, then cleaned it thoroughly afterwards.
The Oster A5 did a good job for us once I developed confidence in using it. The one complaint I have is the fact that it does not come with a case or combs. I will soon be running over to Home Depot to get a small toolbox to hold the clippers and other cat grooming accessories. I will also be purchasing a set of combs (or "guards") to maintain Missy's fur at a manageable length of 1" or so.
The Oster A5 is a good item for the DIY cat groomer. If you want to give trimming your cat a try, just be careful and take your time. Remember to maintain your clippers properly. You can save a whole bunch of money-if you have the confidence to give it a shot...
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