Untangle hair with cornstarch.
How to get matted hair untangled on a cat.
Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles.
After waiting several minutes gently untangle the easiest knots with your fingers.
This remedy is also beneficial for detangling pet hair.
Try to brush out the tangles.
Next use a wide toothed comb to brush the ends of your hair slowly working upward to release the knots.
Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is.
Just remember to hold the base of the cat s fur and skin to reduce pain and pulling.
The cornstarch allows the hair to glide easily.
It s particularly helpful if you can get under the mat.
Use a de matting brush or comb specifically for your cat s hair length.
Unless your cat enjoys being brushed she might snap at you or attempt to gash you with her claws.
Use a bit of conditioner by spraying it on smaller mats.
This is a brush with recessed blades that will cut the hair as you brush.
Detangling matted hair is also easier with cornstarch powder.
Put on a pair of gloves before you start removing your kitty s mats.
Grasp the fur closest to the skin and below the tangled area with your free hand in order to limit tugging on the skin.
The oil will help loosen the knots and untangle the fur.
Sprinkle cornstarch powder into the scalp.
Prepare the matted area sprinkle a little cornstarch or talcum powder in the area of the mat and gently work it around with your fingers.
To untangle severely matted hair start by applying a deep conditioner or a detangling spray to your damp hair.
Do this step gently so as not to harm or shock your cat.
Cover the matted area liberally with coconut oil.
If all these methods are still unsuccessful you can use an electric razor clippers to cut the mats out.
To untangle stubborn mats you can use coconut oil.
Pull the mat away from the skin so you know where your cat s skin is.
If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes.
Apply a bit of powder cornstarch or talcum powder in the matted areas of your cat brushing it with your fingers.
Before moving on to more specialized equipment you can try after using your fingers to brush out mats and knots with a regular cat brush or wide toothed comb.
Next apply an oil based detangling spray to loosen the fur.
