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Ocelot II

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1. I had no luck with my cat, who has semi-long fur that mats easily,

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Mon Apr 18, 2022, 11:30 AM

Apr 2022

because she hated being brushed. She had a lot of mats that I couldn't get out, so I finally had the vet shave it all off (a groomer couldn't do it because she had to be sedated). As the fur grew back I brushed her regularly and she was fine with it, since she no longer had mats that pulled when she was brushed. All her fur has grown back now but since I brush her every day, and she doesn't mind, the mats don't form. You might have to go that route.

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Any tips on dematting cats? [View all] Marthe48 Apr 2022 OP

I had no luck with my cat, who has semi-long fur that mats easily, Ocelot II Apr 2022 #1

We take our Maine Coon to the groomer for a lion cut when he gets mats. we can do it Apr 2022 #2

When really bad, shaving is the only real answer and may require veterinary sedation/supervision hlthe2b Apr 2022 #3

Probably the only solution when they're bad Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 #5

Don't use scissors! WhiteTara Apr 2022 #4

Yes, lion cut. marybourg Apr 2022 #6

I comb my cat every day, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #7

Marthe, I could have written this myself! The only solution I can come up with is to have the tblue37 Apr 2022 #8

If you are from Florida, you may be in luck, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #9

I have two long haired cats, slightlv Apr 2022 #10

Thanks for the tips Marthe48 Apr 2022 #11

These types of matt splitters work very well on long haired dogs, plus there are dematting/detangler Donkees Apr 2022 #12

Looks like letter openers we have Marthe48 Apr 2022 #13

My baby Ollie, may he RIP, had gorilla hair! Tough as nails and with a heavy, heavy undercoat. Ziggysmom Apr 2022 #14

What a pretty kitty Marthe48 Apr 2022 #15

Thank you. He was an angel. It does get more intense as cats get older and can no longer Ziggysmom Apr 2022 #16

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All clinics are familiar with the v-shaped cuts that come from scissors. chowmama Apr 2024 #18

Thank you for the advice Marthe48 Apr 2024 #19