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Question by Patti
Submitted on 7/6/2003
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If you were to shave a cats tail could that cause the cat to die?

Answer by bigfattux
Submitted on 7/7/2003
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I can't see why that would cause a cat to die, since doctors shave other parts of a cat (such as their tummy) when operating. Beware of harming the cat's whiskers though, because that's what they use to maneuver around. Living without them would be like you driving a car, when all of a sudden, you lost your sight. That's the only thing I know of that can harm a cat though. Take care, and God bless!

Answer by Peter parker
Submitted on 2/3/2004
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well I shaved a cat once, and it died.

Answer by Nemo
Submitted on 2/3/2004
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Of Course the cat would die if you shaved its tail. personally this is probably my favorite method of cat execution, as it causes almost no pain and has nearly instant effects.

Answer by dog
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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eating cats tails is nice

Answer by As fast as a camel!
Submitted on 2/8/2004
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Even better, try shaving a 75g can of brasso, takes ages but the satisfaction is immense

Answer by Jewels
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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Shaving a cat's tail wont make the cat die. Ignore some of these people's advice. I have a cat and I get him shaved and he is fine. So dont worry.

Answer by fro
Submitted on 7/10/2004
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cats suck

Answer by Shannon
Submitted on 11/3/2004
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I know tons of people who shave their cats and even groomers too. When they do lion cuts, they shave almost the entire tail except the tip. Your cat will not die if you shave the tail. That's just a joke. People are just making fun.

Answer by Skooter95
Submitted on 12/31/2004
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Some of these answers are absurd! I get my cat shaved twice a year, tail included like a lions cut and she's still breathing. Geez! Whoever said they shaved their cats tail and it died, well obviously you killed it some other way.

Answer by The Warden
Submitted on 1/7/2005
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You people are all sick. You shouldn't even own animals.

Answer by cat hater #1
Submitted on 2/2/2005
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Cats are useless hateful creatures and if shaving their tail will kill them, I am off to the store to buy some shaving cream and razors.

Answer by ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't you love me?
Submitted on 4/26/2005
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yes, cats suck, and why do you think a cat would die if you shaved its tail? why would anybody want to shave a cat? and if you want to kill your cat, just find a really big rat. evil grins and how do i know this? jk

Answer by Maude
Submitted on 4/26/2005
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i shave my cats all the time and they are still alive and very healthy. There is no reason why a cat would die if you shave it unless from a heart attack if the cat is too scared but never happened to me. I shave my cats because i just cant stand cat hair all over the house, and it makes a huge difference. I actually really like the lion cut look on them its really cute. So don't listen to Myths and legends , cats wont die if you shave them or shave their tail.

Answer by dog bone
Submitted on 5/25/2005
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cats are good eating

Answer by fro killer
Submitted on 9/12/2005
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Fro Sucks, and id love to take an aluminum baseball bat to the skull of nemo. Animal haters should be torchered before they are killed.

Answer by Cat Feeder
Submitted on 2/11/2006
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Why on Earth would you shave ANY PART of your cat? That is best left to professionals. You may HURT the cat by shaving him, unless you use an electric razor with guard...what am I saying?? DON'T SHAVE A CAT! They need their fur, it is protection from cold, Ultra Violet light, enemies, and protects them as they navigate the underbrush. Dang, what is with you people? If you are in a Fraternity and MUST shave a cat's tail, get it done at a groomers, or at LEAST use a good electric shaver with guard, and be ready to be scratched and bit, because YOU DESERVE IT! But better yet, save the frat dues and adopt a cat-friendly dog to have fun with your cat.

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Answer by God
Submitted on 6/1/2005
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my cat hates having his tail shaved but certainly is not dead yet!

Answer by vegeta
Submitted on 6/5/2005
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I want to use miracle grow on jenna jameson, and force her to be a nasty hairy creature and let the cats shave her.

Answer by Voltaire
Submitted on 2/22/2006
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If you shave your cat, be sure to avoid shaving its tail, head, and feet as all those parts of its body have specialized hairs for mobility. The fact that it might die, though, is debatable. The only way I can see it dieing is a mobility accident.

Answer by poona
Submitted on 3/21/2006
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just plant ur shaver up your cats rectum and that achieve maximum results.

Answer by anon
Submitted on 4/27/2006
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where can i get ma cat shaved

Answer by Emili
Submitted on 4/30/2006
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My dogs got my cat and bit his tail,they tore off all of the fur,will he die?

Answer by pookie
Submitted on 7/13/2006
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why would you shave the poor thing anyway? even if you shave a cats tail it wouldn't die. i think shaving a cat is crule. and- CATS ROCK!!!

Answer by kittycat
Submitted on 12/7/2006
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I have really bad alergies and I get my 12 your old cat shaved four times a year. He loves it, and runs around like a kitten. Cats adjust to a lot of different things that come their way. As long as they know that they are loved unconditionally. For that is what they give to us. A cat owns you...remember!!!

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