is it okay to shave my cat because he has alot of knots on his fur?

Answer 1

Take the cat to a groomer at the pet store.

Don't attempt to shave him yourself.

Call a local pet store and find out if they can groom him there, or if they can recommend a groomer for you.

Answer 2

What are you shaving with? I wouldn't use a regular razor. They use electric clippers for that sort of thing at the groomers. He may not look too pretty, but you can get scissors and cut the knots out. Don't cut close to the skin though, as you may cut the cat. Sometimes you can cut the knot itself in half and the rest will brush out easily. After you've finished, you should brush your cats hair so it doesn't get like this again.

Answer 3

It is ok to shave a cat but its best to get it done professionally. You could also try cutting the knots and Mats out.

Heres How


Attempt to remove the fur mat after the cat has eaten. Cats tend to be more relaxed after meals.

Adopt a calm and soothing demeanor as you approach the cat. Have your manicure scissors hidden in your pocket as you pet the cat.

Once the cat is relaxed, try to work out the fur mat with your fingers. Pull out the scissors if that doesn't work.

Snip down the middle of the fur mat, far from the skin. It's quite easy to snip the skin accidentally on longhaired cats, so work carefully.

Slowly work apart the fur mat with your fingers. Snip away a little more if necessary. Reassure the cat in a soothing voice as you snip. If she becomes upset, stop and come back to the task later.

Once you've worked apart the fur mat and it's clearly away from the skin, cut it off.

Reward the cat's cooperation with a kitty treat.

If the cat has several fur mats, remove them at separate times. The cat will quickly lose her patience after you remove the first fur mat. Build trust with a gentle approach and kitty treats to make future encounters easier.

Answer 4

Don't try to shave your cat yourself. Go to a groomer. Cat skin is very thin and tears easily. If you nick it, it will keep ripping, which can be painful for your cat, lead to infections, and cause your cat to distrust you. Who needs that? Also, while you are at the groomers, get them to show you what brushes and combs they use, and buy the versions you can afford. Usually a comb that has two different lengths of tines, and a slicker brush are all you need. Spend a little time each day brushing and combing your cat (after the shaving), and it will help keep kitty's coat shiny and tangle free, as well as making the bond between you stronger.
Good Luck

Answer 5

It is OK to shave your cat. My mom takes her cat into a groomer all the time to keep the knots and fur in good condition. Matter of fact the cat likes it expecially during the summer time, much cooler.

Answer 6

You can't shave out knots! It will hurt him and it will damage your shaver. You have to sit down and cut out every knot with scissors- don't worry if it's uneven, he's not going on any dates. Then you need to comb him through and make sure he's knot free. Then you need to keep combing him on a regular bases so this doesn't happen again. Knots can make a cat very sick!!

Answer 7

Don't take scissors or a razor or even clippers to your cat's body. Cats have extremely thin skin and unless you are very adept you can cut or puncture it, risking infection.

If you think your cat is going to stand still for this kind of "operation" you are wrong. You are much more likely to injure the cat as it won't hold still for you.

Your vet office can remove the mats or a professional groomer. Then you need to have them educate you on how to groom with brushes and combs to prevent further matting.

Answer 8

Yes, we have to do this every summer to our cat. He's not suffered any adverse effects, and in fact he is able to groom himself better. We just keep a set of old clippers and use them when his fur gets matted or full of knots and burs.

Answer 9

It's alright to shave your cat. If it's got knots in, try and brush it out.

Answer 10

it depends. is the fur sticking together in some places without anything sticky in it, or just full of knots? if it is the first then cut them out because they can make your cat verry sick and can possibly put him 6 feet under