My cat keeps getting these lumps of hair then i have to cmb them out but they just kee coming back. What is it???
2006-08-18 16:43:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Those are called mats in cats and dogs. A young healthy cat who is grooming normally shouldn't have them.
I have a 22 yr old cat who is very arthritic and she does not groom herself any more. She gets trips to her spa every month or six weeks for a combout and bath.
2006-08-18 16:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ur cat isn't cleaning itself on a regular basis then they get MATS...These are just like humans but on pets and if it is a long haired cat u might need to takt the cat to a groomer to have them groomed every 6-8 weeks. If u do not have them taken care of the cat will get sores all over and it will be a bigger problem then just taking the pet now and having it groomed.
2006-08-18 16:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by StArR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our cat has had those for the first time this summer. it's been unusually hot (which causes unusually heavy shedding), and she is a bit overweight, so she can't get to a couple of spots as easily as she used to... we just comb them out as they surface.
there's really nothing to worry about, unless these things are popping up everywhere, in which case you may have a serious problem. if that is the case, i would advise you to see a vet.
2006-08-18 16:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by gwenwifar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but please do not take the advice of the guy who stated to "put some hair oil on it's hair" this is a very bad idea. Cats clean themselves by licking their fur. If you put any kind of conditioner or oil on their fur, they are going to lick this off and digesting it can be harmful.
Good Luck
2006-08-18 16:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by Smoothann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a long haired cat.... that's what happens. Brush or comb your cat at least 3 times a week. Your cat will like it, it's like a massage.
2006-08-18 18:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by pro_and_contra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you notice them on her decrease back end, those are in all threat tapeworm segments - the only thank you to do away with them is to bypass to the vet and get drugs (we use Drontol - it is likewise accessible as familiar praziquantel). they arrive from fleas. whether your cat has in elementary terms ever had one flea, and that flea replaced into wearing tapeworms, and your cat ate it, she could desire to get tapeworms. they are rather exceedingly subject-unfastened, and it does no longer propose you do no longer take reliable care of your cat. The cats on the hospital get Drontol each and every 3 months to steer clear of tapeworms, as they are continuously uncovered to fleas from the sufferers. you may save your cat on a topical flea prevention at the same time with Frontline or Revolution, yet they only forestall tapeworms by utilising battling fleas - it extremely is nonetheless attainable your cat could have a flea bounce on for an instantaneous, eat it, and get tapeworms back. Revolution, despite the fact that, is meant to guard against different intestinal parasites (different forms of worms - hookworms and roundworms), as nicely as fleas, heartworms, and ear mites.
2016-12-17 13:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by shorb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be mats of fur if your kitty is long-haired. You kitty needs to be brushed everyday. If the lumps aren't from your kitties fur, take your kitty in to get checked.
2006-08-18 17:10:04 · answer #7 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the cat to the vet and have them wash the cat yhis will help
2006-08-18 20:57:33 · answer #8 · answered by Stan the man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably need to brush on a daily basis until it stops especially if you have a long haired kitty
2006-08-18 16:51:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub her down with some hair oil or non-rinse conditioner and see if that helps.
2006-08-18 16:49:46 · answer #10 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋