My Short Hair Cat Has Matted Fur

At 14 years still in the senior category to 18 years well into the geriatric.

My short hair cat has matted fur.

It just doesn t seem like a good idea or worth the risk. If your cat has sections of matted fur you can probably take care of the problem yourself. Keep in mind that shedding dead hair is normal and it s a process that cannot be avoided. Matting occurs more in spring and autumn when cats are molting.

They are basically just knots and tangles in the fur. 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. Matting is also a common in cats that are too fat or too old to reach their back. Take your feline to the vet or groomer if you can t untangle the stubborn mats.

If her fur is bad enough that the mat is just one giant stretch of knotted hair that s a situation that probably calls for a professional as shaving her fur might be necessary. Matted fur clumps need to be removed because they re extremely uncomfortable for the cat. Hypertension and kidney problems can cause dandruff and matted fur and these conditions are common in older kitties. It is a common problem in cats with long coat but short haired cats are also susceptible.

I currently share my home with three senior cats. The best ways to treat an elderly cat with matted fur dandruff. Really stubborn mats can be broken up with specialized mat rakes or by cutting the mat out with a pair of scissors. Our cat boo a 14 year old female domestic shorthair tabby has always had soft nice fur.

Your vet will also check your senior feline. It looked normal from a distance until i tried to run my fingers through it. Matted fur occurs more frequently in long haired cats but this doesn t mean it won t happen to short haired cats. Because some senior cats may need more help grooming than younger felines pet parents may notice an increase in matted cat hair on their senior cats and learning exactly how to groom an old cat becomes essential.

I don t have any experience with fur matting but i do think that you shouldn t use scissors to cut out the mats as i have read several stories about cat owners who have cut their cats skin while attempting to cut out matted fur. To detangle cat fur examine the whole cat for matted fur and try to break it up with your fingers. This can lead to dry scaly and sometimes irritated skin. I noticed a couple of weeks ago that apparently out of nowhere the fur all over her body had become very matted.

Seasonal shedding may also aggravate the issue. Often it looks as though the hair has been glued together. If you cannot untangle everything that way use a brush to gently break up the ends of the mat working inward. Matted cat fur on the other hand damages tissue by preventing oxygen and moisture from reaching it.

When the cat isn t able to properly clean his fur all this dirt builds up and causes the fur to stick together. A few days ago i bathed shampooed and conditioned her.