A Matted Cat

What causes matted cat fur.

A matted cat.

If your cat has developed mats in its fur you ll need to remove them right away to keep. Unfortunately they can t always prevent tough tangles from forming in their coats. If your cat has sections of matted fur you can probably take care of the problem yourself. The fatter the cat the more difficult it could be for it to groom every spot.

If this drastic step is necessary be sure to maintain a regular program of brushing and combing when the coat grows back to prevent future problems. If her fur is bad enough that the mat is just one giant stretch of knotted hair that s a situation that probably calls for a professional as shaving her fur might be necessary. If your pet is unwell it may stop grooming which could increase matting. It tends to occur on parts of your cat s body where there is a lot of rubbing or movement like between the legs under the chest under the tail and around the collar.

How to shave a matted cat. Cats just love to groom themselves. More serious reasons for matted cat hair are that the cat is overweight or is sick. If your cat is predisposed to thick matted fur you may be able to control the condition with a simple change in diet.

Whether it is changing to a high quality high protein diet or simply giving your cat extra grooming time there are things you can do to control and even reverse the condition. Affected cats are lightly sedated and their hair coats are shaved to remove all affected mats. Seriously matted cats require veterinary attention.