Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

Our cat, who adpoted us this winter , has longer hair than our other 2. I have tried to brush her as much as possible, but this is a struggle and now the hair on her back is matted, I`ve tried shampooing her only to have a bigger problem and a sore back as she is a very BIG cat. How can I fix this now and prevent a reoccurance???? Thank you.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

My cat had the same problem, if they are so bad she wont pull them out her self and you can't brush them out there is only one way to get them out-

Go to the vet or groomer's to get her shaved-my cat is currently shaved.

It will also feel good to her because of the warm weather.

She might look funny for a few months, but it's worth it.

To keep it from coming back, brush her daily and feed her:

Royal Canin HAir ball treatment, it will keep her from coughing up hair balls, from getting dandruff, and from getting mats.

Good luck to you and your kitty!

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

This happened to my rescue yorkie when she was found...her fur was very badly matted. If you can't brush it out then you're going to have to shave/cut the matts out. Then keep good care of it when it grows back in with regular grooming. :)

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

If you can't take him to a groomer, just cut the matts out. It will only look funny for a while, til the spots grow in, but will even out soon enough. Brush him daily to prevent matts in the future. Good luck!

...Pam

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

once it's matted that bad you'll have to carefully cut it out and let it grow back. sometimes cats hair grows thicker and coarser for no reason causing it to mat. as it grows back just ensure you brush it every couple of days and if you find new smaller mats and can't brush them out cut them and soon you'll cat will be looking lovely fluffy and gorgeous!

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

my cat had the same problem, if u dont do something now it will keep getting worse and cats skin is like paper it will tear if you pull on them, or try to groom her too much...take her to the vet/goomers to be shaved, thats what i did, and if her skin is sore you can use an anti biotic cream like neo sporin on her.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

Since it has gotten really bad and matted, I'd take her to a groomer and let a professional work through it. They can do a better job than you can at home. Then start brushing her every day. Some cats hate having their stomachs brushed - this can be resolved by having the vet or groomer shave their belly every six months or so. My mother-in-law has one that puts up a fight so they have the vet sedate him and shave his belly periodically to keep the mats at bay. But you can't do that on the whole cat, so regular daily brushing as a habit is important before the mats start.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

Call up a local vet and ask if they can iso your cat and shave him- we do it at work all the time, and the cats feel alot better. When you try to shampoo mats, water only makes it worse.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

Well when this happened to my cat which is a persian, I resorted to shaving the cat--getting him a lion-cut. We had to do this because his hair was hard to manage. If your kitty's hair is really matty then get her shaved by a pro. And when her hair starts coming back, brush her at least twice a day to avoid the same occurence.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

Time for a bath and use a detangling shampoo.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

You have no choice, you have to shave her.

Need help with unmatting our cats` hair.?

you can take your cat to the groomer and they can take care of it for you.. They will totally shave your cat but the hair will grow back shortly. They will also clip the nails as it is a safety hazard to shave or bathe a cat without doing so first. Petsmart usually charges around $45 and you have to have an apointment. but it is well worth it if your cat is matted. If the mats are too close to the skin you will have to take it to a vet and your cat will have to be sedated to be shaved because they will have to cut close to the skin. Do not try and cut the mats out with scissors yourself!! I have seen some people bring in animals where they tried to do it and its so hard to see where the skin is they end up cutting their pets skin also. do whats safest for your cat.