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The Lion Cut

The Catty Shack’s most iconic transformation.

The Lion Cut is the most popular grooming style for cats that are currently matted, prone to matting and busy cat owners. And let’s not forget how adorable to this defined style is too!

If your cat is currently matted, prone to matting or you have a difficult time taming their mane, this cut is for you! The Lion Cut is the perfect solution to eliminating mats and preventing future mats. The Lion Cut will also resolve hairballs, excessive licking, and even overheating in the summer. Not to mention less shedding!

You and your bestie no longer have to be plagued with these common grooming issues with the Lion Cut.

The Lion Cut is your low-maintenance glam solution to reversing damage done by mats and lack of brushing.

We safely shave down your cat’s coat to humanely remove mats to a short, manageable length. Not only will your cat’s skin and coat improve significantly but their quality of life will be restored.

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What Is a Lion Cut?

A Lion Cut is a signature grooming style:

  • Full body shave down with a #10 blade

  • A full mane around their head (like a lion!)

  • Tall boots on all four legs

  • A pom-pom at the end of their tail

The result? A defined, low maintenance look that prevents mats and promotes an overall healthier feline lifestyle.

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What Your Cat Gets

  • Nail Trim - Essential to preventing snags & ingrown nails

  • Signature Lion Cut - Mane, boots, and tail pom-pom

  • Mat Removal (if needed) - We handle even the worst cases

  • Degreasing Treatment - Gently cleanses skin and hair, removing dandruff

  • Restorative Shampoo - Reawakens coat to its glossiest, healthiest prime

  • Blow Out- Heat styling for mane, boots, and tail pom-pom

  • Ear & Eye Cleaning - Wipe & wash away buildup

  • Final Comb Out - Final touches to deliver the most iconic look

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Perfect for:

Health and Medical Reasons

Current mats, prone to matting, difficult time brushing or ailing senior kitty, this cut is for you! This cut the perfect solution to eliminating mats & preventing future mats. It will also resolve hairballs, excessive licking, & less shedding!

Busy Cat Owners

If you have many priorities, travel a lot, or have a vibrant social life but can’t always comb your kitty every day then let’s put her in a Lion Cut.

Lion Cuts will extend the time beteween grooms and reset your cat’s skin and coat.

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Iconic Look

You love the iconic look and want your cat in it. acceptable.

Lion Cuts aren’t just for health & medical reasons. Your bestie will thrive in a Lion Cut and we are here for it!

Don’t be shy to ask for a Lion Cut for purely aesthetic purposes.

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You'll Experience:


💙 A happier, more active cat

💙 Less hairballs and tumbleweeds around the house

💙 Low-maintenance look

💙 Dramatic visual transformation

💙 Your cat can finally be comfortable in their own skin

Your Cat Will:


✨ Move without painful pulling from mats

✨ Regulate body tempture in hotter months

✨ Groom themselves properly again

✨ Have healthy, clean skin

✨ Look absolutely stunning

✨ Feel lighter and more comfortable

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Give Your Cat the Comfort They Deserve.

Matted, miserable cats become comfortable, confident lions in one appointment. Your cat deserves relief.

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