my cat has what looks like clumps of fur on her back but seem to be more solid. Any information please?

Answer 1

Your cat could have mats in her fur. If she is a long haired cat, you need to brush her often. They sell matting combs at pet stores and they safely take out the mats. Just be gentle when doing it.

Answer 2

The clumps of fur she has could be fleas.You could cut the fur carefull not to cut to close. Then brush the cat really well.After that if the cat will allow you to bath it do so.Then get Advantage
for cats from your vets office or you could try an over the counter flea med.

Answer 3

Well i think my cat had it and still dose, but its just hair that is tangled and stuck together. but heres what it would be for humans: if u have long arm hair (not too long!) bend ur arm so that ur hand is touching ur shoulder, and right where the arm folds (above the elbow) rub in circle for a while. when u see little hair balls, unfold ur arm. It hurts because all the hairs together pull to stay together! so i suggest that (in the summer) u shave the parts were its clumpy. well thats what we did. my father says my cat likes it because it doesn't pull on her skin anymore. but Its up to u. Oh. by the way u might need 2 people to do this. ur cat might try and get away. but u should still see a vet and brush more often so it doesn't happen again

Answer 4

uh yeah my cat used to have the same thing but the thing is if u want to email me just tell me how old your cat is so then I can find out what the problem is. I used to be a veterenarian and if you don't wanna email me I will answer t now:
In human years

1-4- just some types of clumps and furs you will need to groom her a bit more.
5-7- ask your veterinarian to groom her their self for a bit more proffesional work
8-15- ask your veterenarian to give her a shot which takes away all of the mass and blood inside of that bump
16 and older- it hs to keep groing on how it is

Answer 5

It could be knots. My cat, who is long haired used to get them all the time. My vet suggested we gave him drops of evening primrose oil for his hair being 'lifeless' and now not only is he super fluffy but he rarely gets knotty and when he does they are easy to tease out rather than being cut out or pulled with a comb. (we just split a tablet open and squeeze the oil out onto his dinner about once a week and he doesn't even notice!)


I think you can by similar stuff from the vet, it is more expensive and i can not remember what it is called.

It might be worth a try, but check with your vet first.

If it isn't clearly knots I suggest you see a vet.

Good Luck

Answer 6

Your cat's hair could be matting. This is painful for a cat. You need to groom your cat regularly to keep this from happening.

But, take you cat to the vet to get checked, just in case it is something even more serious.

Answer 7

If she has matted fur, get a comb with cutting blades in it that cut the mat in pieces as you comb. Just go slow and easy.Anything else, you need to see a vet.

Answer 8

Her fur is matted. You'll never brush the clumps out, you'll have to cut them out, then groom her more regularly.

Answer 9

Usually, which too long for me. I consider it depends on the guy and also his face though. Certain guys can pull off long hair and others can't.

Answer 10

My cat has this too sometimes! I finally realized that it is a bunch of sap that gets stuck in their fur. She definitely goes outside, right?