Cat Matted Hair Baby Oil
How to deal with matted hair on your dog or cat.
Cat matted hair baby oil. When you brush your cat you should try to combat the knots especially when the fur is already matted by loosening them. Posted by arleen sumerside pei on 11 25 2013. Baby oil is also safe for your pet even if they tend to lick the oil off their skin and fur. If you choose to try baby oil we advise you apply a teaspoon directly to the matted area.
I had a dog whose hair matted just by looking. Matted cat fur on the other hand damages tissue by preventing oxygen and moisture from reaching it. I tried olive oil yesterday on my cat he had a matted bit of fur on his back i just put a small drop of oil on gave it a slight rub in and today i used an ordinary hair comb on him and was absolutely amazed the matted bit of fur just combed right out my cat isn t the best tempered cat either but he let me do this to him as if he knew i was. You can use things like coconut oil baby powder or a few other substances to loosen up mats before.
Usually grooming keeps the fur clean and prevents fleas from taking hold. It works on the same principal as olive oil and coconut oil. Locate each knot and try to undo them or at least loosen them with your fingers. When your cat notices this change they start to groom more which could increase the amount of hair they ingest and cause other health problems.
This can lead to dry scaly and sometimes irritated skin. Fur licking keeps a cat s skin healthy and stimulates sebaceous glands in their skin to produce oil to lubricate the fur. Apply some baby oil talcum powder or corn starch. Use your fingers to try to work out the knots of the mat.
We recommend the following detangling method for cat fur. It increases the lubrication of the hair in the mat making it easier to work out. Another common household item that can be used to treat tangles in cat hair is baby oil. Cat matted fur can be a real problem for cat owners and it can be difficult to keep mats at bay or get rid of them especially if your cat is particularly sensitive to brushing or clipping.
Cover the matted area liberally with coconut oil. Allow the oil to sit for some time. It never loosened up the mat and i believe just attracted more dirt. Remove as much of the mat as.