September 22nd, 2011
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Many cats get them – those unsightly, stubborn mats of fur on the back or belly, which are often hard for the cat to reach and groom. The best course is prevention, which means brushing your cat regularly with a brush that’s appropriate for the length and type of its fur. For cats with long, thick fur, a wire-pin brush is usually recommended; for medium-length coats, a bristle brush works well; and for shorter coats (yes, they get matted, too), you can use a soft brush.
If your cat gets mats despite your diligent care, try a slicker brush, which is made to remove mats; a fine-toothed stainless steel comb; or a specialist dematting rake tool. Kelly Pulley is a pet writer. She lives in the Boston area with three pit bulls and one neurotic cat. |
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and doesn’t stop. She starts meowing and then cuts it off xD
hairballs any good remedies, my cats are smart and they hate that paste
I used petroleum jelly (vaseline) for years for Tiger. he lived to be 18 years old, so the little bit he would lick off my finger couldn’t have been bad for him. He loved the stuff!! I had to keep 2 jars, one for him, one for me. Whenever he heard me open the jar he would come running. I had tried other stuff but he didn’t like anything else.
My cat Billy needs daily brushings or he gets mats near his hind legs.
As for hairball remedies, my cats like a petroleum free one call NaturVet Natural Hairball Aid. My cat Sammy will eat it if I sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top of it. I think he’d anything that was topped with Parmesan cheese!
Deborah Julian
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Try the Groominator or Furminator. Both fantastic at getting the deal hair out that causes the mats to begin with. I have a cat that hates to be brushed. but loves the Groominator.
You might have to look hard but master feline groomers are out there and are trained in cats only, to provide an educated service and professional grooming for your feline friend. Regular professional grooming will benefit most cats and owners can enjoy their feline friend without the hassle of trying to do it themselves!