Matted fur

[Simpo Two]

At 13 my cat is evidently having difficulty grooming her hindquarters as there are some big chunks of matted fur. In the past I've snipped them out with scissors but I don't want to try it again in case I nip her and they're getting bigger

Are there any small quiet clippers that would suit? They'd need to be narrow to avoid taking too much off.

[shirt]

Try a furminator dematting tool. They’re adjustable so you can go at it in increments.

One of mine has breathing issues which is exacerbated by hairballs so I groom him more regularly than needed. The firehouse furminator has been the best product for this, so whilst I haven’t tried or needed the dematting tool I’d be confident in giving it a try. Otherwise a beard trimmer, but a good/quiet one would be pricey and ime cats don’t like the noise and will scarper.

[Simpo Two]

shirt said:

Try a furminator dematting tool. They’re adjustable so you can go at it in increments.

Thanks; I read the reviews on Amazon and it seems like a manual shaver, which has to be pulled through the clump and will tug. The moment she feels any tugging she goes for me - so I was hoping for something electric. Maybe a nose-hair trimmer?

ETA I've ordered one so will find out!

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 12th October 10:03

[paintman]

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Edited by paintman on Thursday 12th October 10:25

[Simpo Two]

The nose-hair trimmers aren't particularly loud but unfortunately the sound is enough to get the cat running away. It obviously reminds her of trips to the vets...

[PArbor1]

Have a look on Christie’s direct

[Simpo Two]

PArbor1 said:

Have a look on Christie’s direct

I don't think so! https://christiesdirect.com/shop/clippers-blades/d...

I'm trying these now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005MYCBW4 - would be easier to use if the head wasn't at right angles, but they're all the same. It's going to take a while.

[jimmyjimjim]

Simpo Two said:

PArbor1 said:

Have a look on Christie’s direct

I don't think so! https://christiesdirect.com/shop/clippers-blades/d...

I'm trying these now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005MYCBW4 - would be easier to use if the head wasn't at right angles, but they're all the same. It's going to take a while.

You're looking for a fur rake.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pet-Grooming-Tool-Underco...

That's the first result for 'cat fur rake', there are plenty of others. We've got 2 nearly identical; much better than a furminator.

[Simpo Two]

That looks good. However I've managed, with a combination of the one I linked to, and a flea comb, and scissors, to sort it out. One lump I I cut out was the size of a toy mouse!

[Fastchas]

These are very good for our dog, but if the matt is too near the skin you may find pushing the plastic point in will pull on the matt too much.
Worth trying for £3 though?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GROOM-PROFESSIONAL-853120...

[jimmyjimjim]

Simpo Two said:

That looks good. However I've managed, with a combination of the one I linked to, and a flea comb, and scissors, to sort it out. One lump I I cut out was the size of a toy mouse!

When the two male cats were both about a year old, they both managed to get a mat between each back leg and their body that were about 4"x2". i.e. 2 each, 4 in total. Only that year, never again.

They still get matted, just not as bad. The fur rake is the best tool I've found to deal with it. It produces truly epic amounts of fluff.

[Speak no evil]

What area in uk are you?
I can throughly recommend a cat groomer based near Gloucester,
Ordinary brushes/combs are useless when dealing with matted fur ( when matted the fur pulls on the skin resulting in terribly painful areas and potentially tearing the skin,
Any experienced cat groomer will be able to remove matts with special clippers and the correct combs.

[Simpo Two]

Speak no evil said:

What area in uk are you?
I can throughly recommend a cat groomer based near Gloucester

About 200 miles away... but all is good now. Cat wasn't too pleased but with 'little and often', and by starting when she was asleep, we got there in the end