How To Get Mats Out Of Cats

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How to get mats out of cats.

Most mats will come out with brushing but hard mats can require extra work. And thirdly if that does not work then you should try to cut them out. We hope this information has helped you learn how to take mats out of your cat. Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles.

Secondly you should try to comb these mats out. How to get mats out of cat fur. Mats are clumps of hair that form when loose hair gets tangled onto the rest of your cat s fur. While cutting your cat s mats give your cat some treats to ease his discomfort and allow him to stay.

You can also gently pick individual mat parts out of your cat s skin. Start by holding the hair below the mat close to the skin and separate the tangled fur. Hold under the mat s surface so that you won t be pulling their skin. Indoor only and shorthaired cats can also get mats from a buildup of dust and dander.

To detangle cat fur examine the whole cat for matted fur and try to break it up with your fingers. Really stubborn mats can be broken up with specialized mat rakes or by cutting the mat out with a pair of scissors. In short a simple mat can mess up your cat s whole system. 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.

Next apply an oil based detangling spray to loosen the fur. Try your best to keep your cat dried as water can make the mats become even fluffier. Mats are clumps of hair that have become entangled or knotted over time. If you cannot untangle everything that way use a brush to gently break up the ends of the mat working inward.

Finally you should also keep your cat clean to prevent mats. Once you have removed most of the mats use the wide toothed comb and brush your cat focusing on the matted area until it fully removes. If mat has just started to form the best thing to do is to simply brush it out. Take away any loose hair carefully.

De matting a cat is typically not a fun experience for the feline or the human. Take things slowly and don t be surprised if you can t remove all the mats in one sitting. Continue separating the mats and cutting it away from the skin.