People had been wonderful about Max's impending "total shave". They had expressed shock, suggested alternative treatments, consoled me and given me tonnes of advice. But I guess nothing will prepare me for the end result.

Max is technically not my cat, but it pains me that he will be going through his ordeal. I think he himself will feel terrible about it too, not to say the reactions from the other cats.

I think the best way is to be supportive of Max. Cats can sense our emotions. If we feel upset when we see Max, he will feel lousy, and think it was something he has done. We have to praise him, and boost his self esteem. The least we can do is not to have any reaction, especially in front of the other cats, so they will accept Max in good time.

Now we are looking for little doggy clothes to keep him warm.