<human>: Tried posting this to /r/AskReddit and they suggested i come here , so I hope this is the right spot. I have a long haired cat that is in need of a shave. I've been gone most of the summer, and the fur that he'd been shedding has been matted up into his other fur, he also hates to be combed/brushed. He usually gets a shave every April or May, yet this time i couldn't afford it.

The groomer i typically go to isn't returning phone calls, from what i understood she used a sock over his head to disorient him and get the job done, she did a fine job. I've tried this to no avail. Also i have used the method (recommended from a vet years ago to use childrens benadryl, but he had an adverse reaction, while the other cat i have was fine with it) I am at my whits end, it breaks my heart to see him with dreads all over, and getting some dandruff or dry skin to boot. If I had the money I'd take him in, but this is currently not an option.

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<bot>: Cat has dreads, need to shave him in the safest manner for both of us, no money to get this done professionally.