Removing Mats from a Cat

Long haired cats can have mats that are tough to get rid of. This is a guide about removing mats from cats.

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Removing Mats From a Cat or Dog

Take a comb and put it teeth down between the mat and the animal's skin, then cut the mat away. Then brush the remaining hair out. This keeps you from clipping the skin on your pet.

By Danialle from Polson, MT

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Dematting a Cat

Does anyone have any good ideas for dematting a cat? Is my only option getting her shaved? Thanks in advance for the help!

By Grace from NV

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The Veterinarian's Office Combs Them Out

By admin212/01/2000

I work in a Veterinarian's office and we just take a sturdy wire-type comb and comb them out. It might seem that it would be painful to just pull out the hair but the cats do not seem to mind it and you are less likely to cut skin by shaving than by combing. Sometimes we have clients who come in that have tried to cut out the matts with haircutting scissors and have actually cut their cats skin resulting in a hole in the skin or infection. We recommend DO NOT do this! If it ever gets bad enough, take the cat to the groomers or vet.

Danielle R. - Phoenix, AZ

Use Mat Removing Comb

By admin212/01/2000

I had the same problem, and was a bit "skittish" about taking on the task myself, because my cat is so "squirm". I did it, though! With the help of a kindly pet store salesperson who recommended a mat removing comb. It has little blades that break up the mat. You need to be careful, but the comb comes with good instructions. Just be firm when holding your cat and let him or her know who's boss!

Melinda

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