Old Chauncey is looking raggedy, with his huge winter pelt just starting to tangle up. I am thinking seriously of taking him to a groomer and getting him shaved as spring gets closer. I hear it is humiliating for the cat. Even if it reduces the tick count here in the house, I wonder if his fur will grow back next winter all even like it is now. I told Bro Phil about this idea and he was laughing so hard we almost drove off the road. Apparently most folks do not shave their cats. Anyway, it is very alarming to find ticks all over the house so why not? At least I can pick them off easier. I will post a picture of Chauncey if I do get him shaved. It might be a bit ugly...