In this video dr jones shows you the quick and easy way to remove you.
The tangle or mat cat is very large.
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.
The goal is to unknot tiny portions of the mat at a time.
Take things slowly and don t be surprised if you can t remove all the mats in one sitting.
If the brush doesn t seem to work use both of your thumbs and index fingers to pull apart the matted fur.
Work your way down to the base of the mat as you untangle the top.
Most likely your cat has already infections and lice infestations when they ve got large mats.
How to remove mats from a longhaired cat 1.
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.
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.
Regular brushing is recommended for your cat s coat health and most knots and mats can be removed this way.
Thus they need to be given special medical attention.
Matting ranges from minor to severe but is always irritating.
As the mat grows larger and deeper into your cat s fur it pulls on her sensitive skin every time she moves ouch.
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.
When using clippers on your cat tighten your grip around its scruff to prevent it from biting or scratching.
If the mat is one large clump sometimes pulling it apart allows the brush or comb to better untangle the hair.
De matting a cat is typically not a fun experience for the feline or the human.
Different from a singular tangle mats will feel like a dense piece of carpet on your kitty s otherwise soft fur.
Simply take a climb of the coconut oil in your fingers and mead it into the tangle in your cat s fur.
If there are any signs of irritation or injury to the adjacent skin contact the cat s veterinarian.
Another excellent natural remedy for tangles in cat fur is coconut oil.
However if this doesn t work clip off the mats.
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.
This design has little holes and the litter gets trapped in there so it doesn t spread it.
