If the tangle or mat is very large say bigger than the end of your thumb it is probably best to have a professional handle the removal.
The tangle or mat cat is very large.
This design has little holes and the litter gets trapped in there so it doesn t spread it.
Work your way down to the base of the mat as you untangle the top.
If your cat has developed mats in its fur start by trying to work out the tangles with a wide toothed comb and pet detangler spray.
Thus they need to be given special medical attention.
Simply take a climb of the coconut oil in your fingers and mead it into the tangle in your cat s fur.
If the mat is one large clump sometimes pulling it apart allows the brush or comb to better untangle the hair.
If you notice the mats are a little thicker or more tightly knotted you can use a brush with teeth or a wide toothed comb.
Different from a singular tangle mats will feel like a dense piece of carpet on your kitty s otherwise soft fur.
If the brush doesn t seem to work use both of your thumbs and index fingers to pull apart the matted fur.
I ve used a lot of cat mats to control litter spread but the ones with little spikes that stick up don t do much.
You may want to enlist the help of an assistant because even though this technique is the easiest and least painful way to get rid of mats it takes a lot of patience.
In this video dr jones shows you the quick and easy way to remove you.
But if they really have large mats and it s visually impossible for you or a groomer to remove them then going to a veterinarian is the best option.
When using clippers on your cat tighten your grip around its scruff to prevent it from biting or scratching.
Using a wide toothed comb.
However if this doesn t work clip off the mats.
Take things slowly and don t be surprised if you can t remove all the mats in one sitting.
The goal is to unknot tiny portions of the mat at a time.
De matting a cat is typically not a fun experience for the feline or the human.
Regular brushing is recommended for your cat s coat health and most knots and mats can be removed this way.
How to remove mats from a longhaired cat 1.
The pricepoint is very good compared to some very expensive mats that get good reviews.
It works similar to the olive oil method by additionally lubricating the mat in your cat s fur making it easy for your cat to work it out itself.
If there are any signs of irritation or injury to the adjacent skin contact the cat s veterinarian.
As the mat grows larger and deeper into your cat s fur it pulls on her sensitive skin every time she moves ouch.
