If you use salon quality scissors the cutting of the mats can be quite quick and painless, pulling with a seam ripper will take more time and you have to actually pull at the fur to get the knot out. Depending on where the mat is, any pulling at the fur can be painful to the cat.
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Cat maid to:
Rose semi feral, a cpietra rescue, female tabby (approx 13 yrs)
Jasper RIP (2001-2018)
Sweet Pea RIP (2004?-2014)
Puddles RIP (1996-2014)
Snowball RIP (1991-2005)
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