How To Keep Mats Out Of Cat Hair

Cats have very delicate skin and with mats forming close to it it s easy to miscalculate and cut too deep.

How to keep mats out of cat hair.

Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles. Hair clippers can make quick work of mats but make sure not to rub against the cat s skin. Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is. Clipping the nails first is advised in case your cat makes a mad dash to get away.

While cutting your cat s mats give your cat some treats to ease his discomfort and allow him to stay. If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes. If mat has just started to form the best thing to do is to simply brush it out. 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.

Be as gentle as possible and apply short fast strokes so there s less pulling of the skin. This refines the matted hair. 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. Hold under the mat s surface so that you won t be pulling their skin.

Take away any loose hair carefully. Cut thick large mats out using small scissors. Spritz a bit of this onto the mats. The product may help loosen up the hair.

Keeping up with regular brushing is the best way to avoid mats building up and it is especially recommended for longhaired cats. Do you best not to pull your cat s hair as you cut as it might make him squirm. You can also gently pick individual mat parts out of your cat s skin. 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.

Continue separating the mats and cutting it away from the skin. Get the pair of scissors and cut the mat away making clean cuts. 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. You can buy pet detangler spray at your local pet supply store or online.

Instead get a detangler that s made specifically for cats. Buy a detangler spray for your cat s fur. Removing matted hair from your cat 1. When it s removed you can then brush it again.

Try to groom your cat when they are calm. Pay close attention not to cut your cat s skin especially in areas where the hair mats are close and tight. That way you can keep your cat from reaching the mats and your hands while you get the mats out of your cat s fur. Adding water to the mats can actually make them worse.