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help! new cat member w/ matted fur!
hello,
I am new to the chat scene and am in desperate help of ridding my cat of his matted fur. i don't really know how this happened except that with the birth of my baby girl : I haven't brushed his fur in nearly a year. i tried to comb/brush it out and even shampooed him w/ pet shampoo to no avail! other than cutting certain spots off, is there any help for me and my cat?! thank you |
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Matts can actually be quite painful for a cat. If he'll let you, and there are not too many, I would cut them out. Bathing won't do it and too much will dry out his skin. Does he have a very long coat? If there are lots of matts and he is difficult to handle, it might be a good idea to have him professionally groomed. And after that, regular brushing!
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I suggest having your cat professionaly groomed. There are places that specialize in this - I watched a cat being groomed while waiting for my dog. Not a sight I am likely to forget - and sure wouldn't have wanted to be the one doing it - long haired cat. The matted fur will definitely have to be cut out. If you do it your self dress accordingly and watch out for those scissors.
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Matts can also be dangerous ... if they are closely attached at the skin and are not taken care of, apparently the skin underneath can start to rot
Take your cat to either a groomer or call your vet to see if they will do it ... if the matt is close to the skin, do not try to cut it or you may end up cutting into the skin. Your vet or groomer will have to shave the matting off. The key to preventing this is brushing/combing regularly and if you notice a matt starting, cut it off asap before it gets too bad. Your vet or groomer may also suggest a particular comb that is good at getting matts out when they are manageable.
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I had to remove a matt from my cat once and it took about an hour for one matt. I was literally cutting one hair at a time, so as not to cut her skin. I suggest getting them taken out by a professional groomer or vet.
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The worst thing you can do with a matted animal is bathe it. As everyone said, take it to a vet and have it shaved down.
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