Cat Care: How to Get Rid of Matted Fur
It's essential that you get rid of this problem as soon as possible. Matting can prevent air from getting to your pet's skin, irritating the area and removing moisture from the area. Tightening of the skin can also occur making little Fluffy terribly uncomfortable.
Here's a few tips on how to correct the problem yourself:
If the mats are small and loose, you may be able to untangle them by using a brush or wide-toothed comb and a spray bottle of water. Also, there are a number of detangling shampoos, sprays, and combs on pet store shelves which may help you avoid the clippers.
For larger problems, cutting the mats off becomes necessary. When you first start, try to work out as much of the mat with the above method. You may also be able to use your fingers to untangle some of the mess. Once you begin clipping, be careful not to cut too closely to the skin. Gently cut away the tangled area in small sections until the area is clear.
If your cat starts getting annoyed during the process, you may be able to calm it with a treat or stopping to pet him or her for a few minutes. If this doesn't work, stop and try again later in the day or the next day. Time and patience will be necessary if your cat has a large number of mats. If your pet is extremely nervous about the grooming process, it will become necessary to take him or her to a professional groomer. Most large cities have numerous grooming salons and PetSmart offers grooming services in many of its stores.
Once you've finally gotten rid of the mats, you can prevent the mats from occurring again by brushing your cat regularly. Long-haired breeds should be brushed everyday but you can get away with skipping a couple of days if your cat has short hair.
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Post a Commentmy cat has hard matted hairs.i tried scissors to cut those matts many times but i was bitten or clawed each time.now he has several matts.......should i go to pet gromer????? should i shave him?????
My cat stormfur is almost always a good cat and sometimes even like a therapy cat but he started geting these knots. we figured it was normal but now its so bad if we get 2 inches of his tail and near the root of his tail( were it is )he'll scratch our hands off and nothing we do even what you have said isdoing it it seems like its making it worse. have any suggestions?
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Matted fur happens to most dogs or cats. When you notice matted fur on your dog or cat, it's very important to remove the matted fur as soon as possible. It can be very ugly, and very uncomfortable for your pet.
There are several factors which can cause matting, but the most common cause is lack of grooming. If your pet has long flowing hair, she may develop matted hair at some point. Some cats and dogs have 2 coats of fur which shed and need to be brushed out.
If you haven't brushed your cat, dog or horse mane/tail for long periods of time-your pet will suffer the consequences. Pets are dependent on us to groom them regularly; or to take them to a groomer regularly.
Fleas can also cause matting. They can create a tangled mess in your pet's fur. Please check and treat your pet for fleas regularly.
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I have tried brushing my cat every day. At one point I got them all cut out, and brushed her but she still got them back. I feel so bad for her, but she is not one to sit still so I can cut them out easily!