I had given Hot Rod and Maggie their summer cuts (really short) in March so he was pretty short. I kinda wished I trimmed him some more. They shaved him down pretty good for surgery so when he is able, I am going to try and even his coat up. It will be easier to sponge bath him afterwards also. Waiting til he can have that (drs orders). But he has been cleaning himself so it will be a whole lot easier if he was short. Please try to not stress yourself out and second guess your decisions now; I know, easy to say but you are being a great mommy! Your baby doesn't want you to be so stressed out either.