How To Get Rid Of My Cats Matted Hair
We recommend the following detangling method for cat fur.
How to get rid of my cats matted hair. Once you have removed the mats you re not done yet. Another way you can get rid of the hair is by baking it. Undo the knots and tangles and remove the dirt from. Locate each knot and try to undo them or at least loosen them with your fingers.
Wash the cat hair with dishwashing detergent in to get rid of the mats. Apply a bit of powder cornstarch or talcum powder in the matted areas of your cat brushing it with your fingers. The first tool to try in removing tangles is conveniently located at the end of each of your arms. Start by holding the hair below the mat close to the skin and separate the tangled fur into smaller pieces.
Use your fingers to detangle minor knots loosen larger tangles and separate mats into smaller more manageable pieces. Step 5 comb out the mat once the fur has been loosened. You are not trying to cut out the entire mat just loosen it enough to comb it out. Pet your cat around the ears and give her a nice scratching under the chin as you continue to brush her hair.
We like to see a good 1 4 inch or more of space between the mat and the skin before cutting. Working with your fingers is likely to be less painful and stressful for your cat. You can use baking soda to clean the cat hair and then let it dry. Do this step gently so as not to harm or shock your cat.
Cut small pieces off the top of the mat to be sure that your cat does not get cut. Detangle what s left of the mat with a brush or comb. Clean the shampoo off the cat and place it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer. Don t add water as this will only make the matting worse.
Your primary goal is to make her feel comfortable and think that brushing is just another form of petting. If the mat isn t too big or too tight the best way to tackle it is to work it apart with your fingers. 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. Use a metal mat comb for cats to detach the smaller tangles.
Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is. Apply some baby oil talcum powder or corn starch. If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes. Stay away from the matted areas for now.
Use a comb to lift the hair from the skin. Next apply an oil based detangling spray to loosen the fur.