She is not brushed often because she is very sensitive and hates it. Unfortunately she is fluffy and has fine fur so it has tangled and matted close to her skin. We cut them off last year and everything grew back beautifully, but THIS time they are tight to her skin - too risky. Any suggestions?
2006-09-19 21:47:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
We have the same problem with our cat...she has never let us brush or comb her, and she has stopped grooming herself, and her fur is getting matted quite badly. We took her to the vets for their opinion as to what to do. The problem we have is that Suki has kidney failure and is on a special diet for it. The vet said that they normally sedate a cat to enable them to shave the animal, but because of Suki's kidney problem they can't sedate her.....so...the choice was for us to take her home and try and comb them out, or for her to be held down whilst they shaved her! We have tried gently combing them out and I even cut a smaller one off...but she really is not happy with us doing it so I'm afraid it's going to be that we take her back to the vets. Something has to be done as parts of her fur are now solid masses and it appears to be uncomfortable for her to lie on them.
Good luck with yours!
2006-09-19 22:02:48 · answer #1 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We had a Maine Coon that wasn't fond of being groomed and needed to be shaved to get rid of a few close mats. Our vet gave us a comb that looks like rows of nails on a stick that worked well too.
2006-09-20 04:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by Catini 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wear leather motorcycle gloves and use a cat comb, the one with the prongs not too close together. If you do it just after she has eaten she may be more sleepy and cooperative, the matted coat should untangle without cutting it.
2006-09-20 04:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a cat like this luckily she doesnt get matted but the best thing to do would be go to a vet dont listen to suggestions on here they might hurt her the vet will give you the best answer and if it happens again then youll have the advice from last time
2006-09-20 04:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by bam P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it's too close and too risky you might have to take her to the vet. They might have to even give her something to put her to sleep so they can take care of it. I know that if it's left alone it can cause others problems such as infection and stuff so call your vet in the morning and see what they recommend.
2006-09-20 04:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cut as far down as you are comfortable and let them grow out a little before removing completely.
2006-09-20 04:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by loveorlust06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the groomer. If she isn't grooming herself she needs to have you do it. or go to the groomer and they will do it for you if you don't want to.
2006-09-20 06:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋