How To Keep Mats Out Of Cat Hair

Hair clippers can make quick work of mats but make sure not to rub against the cat s skin.

How to keep mats out of cat hair.

This refines the matted hair. The friction and even the heat of the clippers can damage feline skin. Cut thick large mats out using small scissors. You can also gently pick individual mat parts out of your cat s skin.

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. Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles. Never try to cut out a mat. Hold under the mat s surface so that you won t be pulling their skin.

If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes. Get the pair of scissors and cut the mat away making clean cuts. If mat has just started to form the best thing to do is to simply brush it out. Removing matted hair from your cat 1.

Keeping up with regular brushing is the best way to avoid mats building up and it is especially recommended for longhaired cats. You can buy pet detangler spray at your local pet supply store or online. Instead get a detangler that s made specifically for cats. Take away any loose hair carefully.

Pay close attention not to cut your cat s skin especially in areas where the hair mats are close and tight. Be as gentle as possible and apply short fast strokes so there s less pulling of the skin. The product may help loosen up the hair. Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is.

Try and slide a comb between the knot and the skin and cut above the comb so that it acts as a shield protecting the skin. Clipping the nails first is advised in case your cat makes a mad dash to get away. Cats have very delicate skin and with mats forming close to it it s easy to miscalculate and cut too deep. When it s removed you can then brush it again.

Do you best not to pull your cat s hair as you cut as it might make him squirm. Adding water to the mats can actually make them worse. Buy a detangler spray for your cat s fur. Comb away the mats take your metal comb and using the wide toothed side comb your cat s fur until you get to the mat on your cat s fur.

Try to groom your cat when they are calm. Use the same kind of short quick motion you use with a regular comb and make sure you counter any tugging with your free hand and always brush away from the cat s skin. Spritz a bit of this onto the mats. While cutting your cat s mats give your cat some treats to ease his discomfort and allow him to stay.