How To Keep Mats Out Of Cat Hair

You can buy pet detangler spray at your local pet supply store or online.

How to keep mats out of cat hair.

Removing matted hair from your cat 1. Get the pair of scissors and cut the mat away making clean cuts. Start by holding the hair below the mat close to the skin and separate the tangled fur into smaller pieces. Take away any loose hair carefully.

Keeping up with regular brushing is the best way to avoid mats building up and it is especially recommended for longhaired cats. Instead get a detangler that s made specifically for cats. Buy a detangler spray for your cat s fur. Pay close attention not to cut your cat s skin especially in areas where the hair mats are close and tight.

If mat has just started to form the best thing to do is to simply brush it out. Cut thick large mats out using small scissors. When it s removed you can then brush it again. If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes.

Continue separating the mats and cutting it away from the skin. Cats have very delicate skin and with mats forming close to it it s easy to miscalculate and cut too deep. Be as gentle as possible and apply short fast strokes so there s less pulling of the skin. 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.

Try to groom your cat when they are calm. Hair clippers can make quick work of mats but make sure not to rub against the cat s skin. Adding water to the mats can actually make them worse. 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.

This refines the matted hair. Spritz a bit of this onto the mats. Clipping the nails first is advised in case your cat makes a mad dash to get away. Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles.

Never try to cut out a mat. The product may help loosen up the 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. You can also gently pick individual mat parts out of your cat s skin.

The friction and even the heat of the clippers can damage feline 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. While cutting your cat s mats give your cat some treats to ease his discomfort and allow him to stay. Do you best not to pull your cat s hair as you cut as it might make him squirm.