When a cat no longer shows an interest in grooming it s important to look for the underlying causes as an old cat with matted fur may be indicative of an underlying health issue.
How to groom a cat with matted hair.
These clumps of fur can be painful for the cat.
People usually get a double whammy dose of guilt when they accidentally cut their pet s skin.
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Unfortunately they can t always prevent tough tangles from forming in their coats.
Certain breeds of cats persians maine coons and other long haired breeds are more likely to develop mats.
They know the pet got too matted and they feel neglectful.
Usually grooming keeps the fur clean and prevents fleas from taking hold.
Pets groom themselves less as they age.
Dental issues the easiest place to start your investigation into why a senior cat isn t autogrooming as often is their mouth.
If your cat has developed mats in its fur you ll need to remove them right away to keep.
But sometimes if something becomes stuck in its fur or a cat neglects its grooming mats may form.
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