How to get rid of matted hair besides groomers
How to get rid of matted hair besides groomers
Hi Lynda,
If your cat is accustomed to them, there are specifically designed brushes and combs that you can use on matted fur, then by just using a flea comb or a regular brush. An example of one: FURminator Adjustable deMatter.
If your cat is not accustomed to the use of any kind of brush, you can introduce her/him to it gradually.
- leave the brush or comb out for a few days within the area your cat frequents the most. Allow for her/him to investigate it and become used to its presence.
- after a few days, holding the brush in your hand, allow her/him to sniff the brush and then offer a treat. Repeat this a few times but do not use the brush on her/him just yet.
- after another couple of days, when the cat is relaxed and in a sleepy mood (do not wake from deep sleep) try a gentle use of the brush on the neck. Determine what the cat will tolerate. If there is any signs of fear or stress involved-remove the brush from cats view and try again later. If the cat is okay with this - keep going. These specifically designed brushes allow for the removal of the matted fur to come out quite easily. For chronic cases, you may need to incorporate a calming supplement, such as VetriScience Composure Chews or consider consulting your veterinarian for an alternative treatment.
