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Declumping longhaired cat

  • 12-06-2017 11:31am
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    jenn1984
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    Hi Guys

    Our 1 year old longhaired female cat has some pretty bad clumps. We've carefully cut some of the easier ones with scissors (I know, not recommended) but there are some more awkward ones around her bum that we haven't been able to go near. Any recommendations apart from a vet/groomer visit?

    Thanks,
    Jennifer


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  • #3
    GaryMagica
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    Generally if you can't brush it out and there's many mats then you need to take her to a groomer.


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    mymo
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    Mane and tail detailer, use fingers, brush whatever you can to get it on matts then use a slicker brush.
    That's assuming they're not huge, our fluffy girl rarely gets bad ones, but we try to get a little light brushing in couple of days a week.
    She's good herself and keeping her grooming up, it's sometimes something caught in her hair causes matting.


  • #5
    jenn1984
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    mymo wrote:
    Mane and tail detailer, use fingers, brush whatever you can to get it on matts then use a slicker brush. That's assuming they're not huge, our fluffy girl rarely gets bad ones, but we try to get a little light brushing in couple of days a week. She's good herself and keeping her grooming up, it's sometimes something caught in her hair causes matting.


    Guessing this is a human product? Any issue with her licking it afterwards?


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    Cherry Blossom
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    jenn1984 wrote: »
    Guessing this is a human product? Any issue with her licking it afterwards?

    No it's for horses but I have seen the shampoo in pharmacies for human use.


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  • #7
    mymo
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    As above it was developed for horses but is used by humans, my daughter swears by it for her curly hair, even after a weekend at electric picnic last year she was able to comb her hair no problem using this.
    I use it on dogs and cats, it was recommended by a breeder I know for bad matting in dogs, from what I've read and my experience it's fine. Don't try to spray it though, the cat will freak, put it on your fingers and work in.
    If they're really bad, cut them in half and then use it, if you can't cut them then it's a groomer I'm afraid.

    It's mane and tail detangler, sorry auto correct on previous post. It's a pump spray.


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