Removing matted hair from your cat 1.
How to keep mats out of cat hair.
That way you can keep your cat from reaching the mats and your hands while you get the mats out of your cat s fur.
Cats have very delicate skin and with mats forming close to it it s easy to miscalculate and cut too deep.
Clipping the nails first is advised in case your cat makes a mad dash to get away.
If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes.
Cut thick large mats out using small scissors.
The friction and even the heat of the clippers can damage feline skin.
When it s removed you can then brush it again.
Buy a detangler spray for your cat s fur.
This refines the matted hair.
Instead get a detangler that s made specifically for cats.
Hair clippers can make quick work of mats but make sure not to rub against the cat s skin.
If mat has just started to form the best thing to do is to simply brush it out.
The product may help loosen up the hair.
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.
Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is.
Be as gentle as possible and apply short fast strokes so there s less pulling of the skin.
Try to groom your cat when they are calm.
Never try to cut out a mat.
Try and slide a comb between the knot and the skin and cut above the comb so that it acts as a shield protecting the skin.
Adding water to the mats can actually make them worse.
You can buy pet detangler spray at your local pet supply store or online.
Get the pair of scissors and cut the mat away making clean cuts.
Take away any loose hair carefully.
Do you best not to pull your cat s hair as you cut as it might make him squirm.
Spritz a bit of this onto the mats.
Hold under the mat s surface so that you won t be pulling their skin.
Comb away the mats take your metal comb and using the wide toothed side comb your cat s fur until you get to the mat on your cat s fur.
You can also gently pick individual mat parts out of your cat s skin.
Use the same kind of short quick motion you use with a regular comb and make sure you counter any tugging with your free hand and always brush away from the cat s skin.
Start by holding the hair below the mat close to the skin and separate the tangled fur into smaller pieces.
While cutting your cat s mats give your cat some treats to ease his discomfort and allow him to stay.
Pay close attention not to cut your cat s skin especially in areas where the hair mats are close and tight.
