Cat All Of A Suddne Has Mats

I try and keep him combed is there anything else i can do.

Cat all of a suddne has mats. My cat always gets mats its a persian cat and i will get him shaved like once a year. I have a 4 year old indoor himalayan tabby mix who has cat dandruff on the back half of the top of her back. The mats are quite dense and close to her skin it s as if she matted up over night. Shedding is another reason your pet may have matted cat fur.

My older cat s fur has suddenly matted on her back and chest. I was wondering what may be the cause of the cat dandruff and what treatment would help. My cat does the same thing your cat has been cleaning herself lately and when she licked her fur it didn t come off of her tongue all the way so as she went back down to lick it turned into a ball and her saliva made it a knot. You could get her shaved.

Ask your own cat question. My cat has never been a good groomer. Spend a few minutes brushing her each day to prevent having to do a larger session during the week plus this prevents any mats from forming in the coat at all. When loose hairs fall it gets caught in your cat s coat leaving behind knots.

So don t give her a bath only make it worse. She s developing a bald spot near her tail and it looks sore probably from over grooming. However there s a reason many older cats have dull starry coats. If you have an older cat try comparing then and now photos.

The mats and dandruff can lead to skin irritation and infections if left untreated so it s important to keep the coat well groomed. Causes of matted hair in cats. Or she could just be getting. Yes the cat may sleep more but often it s a basic sign the cat is too sore or uncomfortable to groom or is too stiff too reach the tricky bits.

The longer mats are left unattended they can grow tighter and settle closer to the skin. My one cat has all of the sudden has a lot of mats. I will probably have to cut some of them out. Most kitties love the attention and feel of grooming but if you have one that doesn t use a grooming glove instead.

Mats can also form on the shoulders and hindquarters from the pressure of lying down. To reduce the chances of your furry buddy s coat becoming dirty and matted keep him indoors so the fur won t become filled with dirt and debris. Groom all parts of your cat from her tummy to her tail. What i do is let her get the loose ones on her own and the tight ones that are right next to her skin you need to cut off.