How To Get Rid Of My Cats Matted Hair

Don t add water as this will only make the matting worse.

How to get rid of my cats matted hair.

If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes. Your primary goal is to make her feel comfortable and think that brushing is just another form of petting. Stay away from the matted areas for now. We recommend the following detangling method for cat fur.

Next apply an oil based detangling spray to loosen the fur. The first tool to try in removing tangles is conveniently located at the end of each of your arms. Apply some baby oil talcum powder or corn starch. Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is.

Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles. Use a bit of conditioner by spraying it on smaller mats. Start by holding the hair below the mat close to the skin and separate the tangled fur into smaller pieces. Clean the shampoo off the cat and place it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer.

Pull the mat away from the skin so you know where your cat s skin is. Apply a bit of powder cornstarch or talcum powder in the matted areas of your cat brushing it with your fingers. Another way you can get rid of the hair is by baking it. Cut only the edges of the mat on the outside of the comb to loosen the fur.

Wash the cat hair with dishwashing detergent in to get rid of the mats. Pet your cat around the ears and give her a nice scratching under the chin as you continue to brush her hair. Step 5 comb out the mat once the fur has been loosened. Working with your fingers is likely to be less painful and stressful for your cat.

Once you have removed the mats you re not done yet. We like to see a good 1 4 inch or more of space between the mat and the skin before cutting. If the mat isn t too big or too tight the best way to tackle it is to work it apart with your fingers. Undo the knots and tangles and remove the dirt from.

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. Locate each knot and try to undo them or at least loosen them with your fingers. Use a comb to lift the hair from the skin. Do this step gently so as not to harm or shock your cat.

Use your fingers to detangle minor knots loosen larger tangles and separate mats into smaller more manageable pieces. Cut small pieces off the top of the mat to be sure that your cat does not get cut.