How To Soften Matted Fur

Use short and quick but gentle brushing motions.

How to soften matted fur.

Brush toward the end of the hairs and away from the skin but start at the end of the mat farthest from the cat s skin and work your way back into it. Detangle what s left of the mat with a brush or comb. The solution to your pet s matted mass is to gently but thoroughly clip the fur and fecal material away from the anus and surrounding areas and then gently bathe the affected skin with a mild dog shampoo and thoroughly rinse the area. Clean the shampoo off the cat and place it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer.

In an effort to make a large mat easier to comb out pour some powdered corn starch onto the mat and using your fingers work it into the fur while trying to separate the mass of clumped hair. Once you have worked it in well and loosened up the hair use a wide toothed comb to de tangle the rest of it. Gently pull the mat up away from the skin so you can see where the skin is. Wash the cat hair with dishwashing detergent in to get rid of the mats.

Cut only the edges of the mat on the outside of the comb to loosen the fur. Use a comb to lift the hair from the skin. Another way you can get rid of the hair is by baking it. Lightly brush out spots with a soft bristled clothes brush and pat them dry with a clean soft towel.

You can use baking soda to clean the cat hair and then let it dry. A quick video sharing a tip i learned from pinterest about reviving the texture of matted faux fur fabric. Check the cat s skin for any irritations infections or sores. Grasp the fur closest to the skin and below the tangled area with your free hand in order to limit tugging on the skin.

This helps remove the dirt and debris responsible for weighing the fur down. Once you have removed the mats you re not done yet. Link to the pin. Another matted dog hair remedy is cornstarch a good alternative if you re in a bind or don t have access to a pet store or time to wait for ordering the items above.

Prepare the matted area sprinkle a little cornstarch or talcum powder in the area of the mat and gently work it around with your fingers. If the cat resists take a break and speak in a soothing voice petting the cat until it relaxes.