she is very timid and very matted we are slowly trying to get all the matting out and have bathed her!!! which is the best sort of comb/brush to use am seriously thinking of taking her to a professional grooming parlour.
2007-03-17 00:54:21 · 17 answers · asked by Saffyw 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Good for you for rescuing the cat - but you need to take her to the groomers immediately. I had a persian years ago and tried to de-mat her myself - the comb, scissors, etc...were very uncomfortable for her.
The groomer will give the cat a lion cut - and that is what she needs to start fresh. She may look like a cartoon character for a few weeks - but it will feel good. It is getting hotter too, and a good time to do this first grooming. She may be traumatized by the groomer - (other posters have said to wait) I think it is necessary for you to go now!
I am surprised the place you rescued her from sent her to you in this condition.
Best of luck!
2007-03-17 04:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by janedoe069 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can sometimes be very difficult when you rescue an animal; because apart from the visual neglect you don't know what else they've been through. The hair conditioner is a good idea that someone else has mentioned, but if she is a very timid puss then maybe getting her shaved to a number 3 will be kinder than putting her through more discomfort and it will grow back gorgeous. In the meantime you can get her used to the idea that grooming is a lovely experience rather than one of pain and discomfort, you see no matter how careful you are some pain cant be helped. Good luck anyway.
2007-03-17 01:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by Loxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A professional would probably be your best bet this time to get all the matting out since they would be able to get it all at once and probably clip most of it and make it look nice and neat then you can take over and show her the love and sweetness she needs and deserves. By the way, Bless you for taking her in. Oh, and if you really don't want to take her to a groomer, try getting something to calm her from a vet or clinic and then just shaving the matted pieces out, after they are all out, figure the shortest hair length and cut it all to that Lent. It will grow back in a nice full coat to the normal length and look so much better.
2007-03-17 01:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by ladyfrog1178 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 persians and when a cat is as matted as this a trip to the vet is adviseable as they will gentlyshave the affective areas this may not look nice at first as the cat sort of looks like a mochician but the next fur that grows is good poor little thing.
Both mine were rescues so I do know what all this is like have her wormed and flead and check the ears for mites.
2007-03-17 01:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by leopardshaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start w/a regular cat grooming brush. Then use a fine tooth metal comb usually used for removing fleas. Both these items can be purchased at a veterinary clinic or a store like Target. Very stubborn mats should be dealt w/by a groomer.
2007-03-17 01:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by nerosmama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour CONDITIONER on her fur, on the section of matting you are going to be working on that day. The extra grease in the conditioner helps the knots release their hold easier.
Also use the very same method for the cat's matted fur as you would use for a child--start out with a wider toothed comb first (like maybe an afro pick), and work your way down to a very fine toothed comb.
2007-03-17 01:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to get her clipped, even if you have to have her sedated. Grooming a matted coat is very painful for her! Plus, unfortunately, if you bath a long furred animal without combing all the mats out they turn into felt.
She'll look odd til her coat grows back, but its summer soon, and it will help her settle in. At the moment she'll not look forward to her grooming sessions. But if you start grooming her when her coat is short and easy to care for, she'll get to like it. That'll make it easier to care for when its longer.
2007-03-17 03:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Saffy - yes, I would recommend going to a professional - I have even seen cases of long haired cats with badly matted fur which had to be trimmed by the vet under anaesthetic. Once her fur is sorted you can then prevent further problems by brushing her daily - she should really enjoy this once she's got used to you. Good luck with your new pet!
2007-03-17 01:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a good groomer who is used to working with cats. You can get her shaved if it's really bad (and I have a himmie/persian mix so I imagine it is).
Then as her fur grows back you can get her used to daily brushing. Since she's a rescue cat and not completely used to you, I think it's better if you're not the one who's pulling on her. You want her to love and trust you, not be afraid of you.
2007-03-17 01:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by RanaBanana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have dematting combs for this particalar pupose. they dont cost alot, but sometimes its best if u shave her. If you take her to the professionals most likely they will do just that because mats are so hard to remove. More like Dreads (matted hair some people wear mostly jamicans) its extremly hard to remove so they jus shave it ....
i hope the best for u and ur cat
2007-03-17 01:01:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs.Durossndamaken 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋