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Matted hair on cat
My cat is overweight and is having issues cleaning herself, mostly her back. I've taken to giving her baths every few months. It's hard though, considering shit doesn't like me and struggles a lot which leaves me sore afterwords. The sat time I gave her a bath a few days later I noticed matted hair. I assumed she rolled into something and planned to get it out with a bath but I've been busy and haven't been able to. It's a few months later and the matting has grown to more clumps, so I'm guessing it's not her rolls in something. These clumps are thick. My dad and I just finished cutting the clumps off as much as we could, but the 'root' is still there and seems nearly impenetrable. How could we get this out without going somewhere? I'd rather just go somewhere and have a groomer take care of it but my dad is unwilling. I suggested soaking her and slathering tons of conditioner on the matted parts and trying to slowly and gentally comb through after awhile of soaking but that was also turned down. Same with suggesting a disposable razor. He's afraid of cutting her. Anybody have any suggestions? Sorry this is long.
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See if you can get a metal fine comb(the kind they sell in the drugstore for lice) under the mat and then use scissors to snip off the part on top of the comb. You have a few issues going on here that need to be addressed. If your cat is so overweight that she is unable to groom herself properly she needs to have her diet changed(there are cat foods made specifically for overweight cats)it should also tell you how much to feed her as well. Please don't get so busy that you don't have time for your pet. She counts on you to provide for her needs and to make sure she is safe and comfortable. I know you must really love your kitty or you wouldn't have taken the time to try to find out how to help her! If the fine comb doesn't work please try to convince your parents to get her to a vet. These mats are very painful for your cat(that is probably why you think she doesn't like you, she is just reacting to the pain)and they can cause serious infections that could lead to sickness or death. In the future please take a little of your time every day and groom her with a brush. I use a grooming glove on my cats that I purchased at WalMart for just a few bucks. They love it! She will act a lot differently if she gets down to a healthy weight and gets rid of those painful mats! I'll bet you will find that you have a loyal and loving friend who will get up on your lap and just purr and purr!
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Your cat needs to go to the vet and soon. Matted fur can cause serious infections for a cat and it sounds like your cat is to the point where there are no other options. I would suggest trying Olive oil in the mean time. You may also try looking up online the dangers of matted fur and show your dad to see if he might change his mind. Assuming it's just a price issue for your dad maybe there is someone else willing to pay the vet bill. If you have a Facebook account you might even post an update explaining your problem. There are many animal lovers out there that might own a pet shop grooming store or vet or someone who knows someone willing to do the service free of charge. After you get your cat taken care of its important that you stay on top of proper grooming. You don't want your cat to go through this again suffering or in pain.
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