Unlike the clawed predators of the wild - our kitty simply loved being domesticated - she enjoys spring haircuts and cuddling on your pillow while you sleep as well.
FWIW: We've experienced much success using the shortest attachment of our Wahl electric hair clipper with a vacuum cleaner attachment - starting at the head and ending at tail the vacuum lifts the hair for the clipper to cut.
BTW: Has anyone ever experienced the involuntary muscle twitching of a cat dreaming or the muscle vibrations when your cat is kneading you?