As you move to the other grooming steps.
How to groom a matted persian cat.
Matting can affect both longhaired and shorthaired cats and it s important that all cats get frequent grooming from their owners.
Some mats may loosen with a few strokes but stop brushing if the hair doesn t move or the cat seems uncomfortable.
Grooming your persian cat is a great bonding moment.
This is a step by step guide that will cover the basics of persian cat grooming.
Seriously matted cats require veterinary attention.
Matted fur is when clumps of cat fur appear to be stuck or grouped together.
If you have a longhaired cat brush it at least once and possibly twice per day.
There are many cat grooming salons that offer to de mat your cat for you.
If removing matted hair from a persian kitten use a pair of round tipped scissors.
Lift the tail with one hand and run the brush gently over the mats pulling as much loose hair out of the clump as possible.
This is typically caused by neglect or lack of grooming.
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Brush your shorthaired cat one to three times per week.
Once you have your supplies you can start properly grooming your persian cat.
In this video dr jones shows you the quick and easy way to remove you.
The problem with matted fur is it leads to discomfort for your cat because it s unable to groom itself properly.
The more exposure your cat has to grooming the more familiar and comfortable they will become with the process which will make grooming your cat easier on both of you.
Keep the cat comfortable by offering treats and praises.
We are going to focus on fur eye ear and nail grooming.
When grooming your persian cat it is important to start with their nails.
Brush your cat s fur frequently.
This becomes unmanageable by your cat and gets from bad to worse.
Be sure to cut as little hair as possible else risk having a persian cat that is bald in some areas.
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.