25-09-2003 04:08									#1
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I've two cats, and both of their fur is matted, big time.
The son is worse than the mother, but his fur is also longer.
They're indoor cats, so what's the deal?

What caused it, and how do I make it go away?

	25-09-2003 04:16									#2
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They're trying to create new cats. My cat does that all the time. We'll come home and the furniture will be covered with cat makings. Damn furry evil things.

	25-09-2003 04:19									#3
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Groom them often. Our Samantha gets groomed (wire brush) at least once in the morning before my stepdad goes to work and then again at least once in the evening. Additionally, she'll get groomed whenever. You have to make the experiance a pleasant one for the cats in order for them to LET you groom them often. Sam LOVES being groomed and she's both an outdoor kitty and a long-hair.

In grooming often, you get the opportunity to spot problems in their fur before they can grow into huge knots. Pine needles, sap, bush needles, sticky seeds all get caught in Sam's fur, but with so frequent attention it's rare that full-blown knots form. Once they do, however, the only thing you can do is cut them off completely or partially cut through them in hopes they'll come undone. It varies from knot to knot, but do try to leave some fur below the knot. Brushing knots out can become VERY fustrating and painful, both for the cat and owner, so be careful.

	25-09-2003 04:24									#4
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I saw this stiff wire brush at the store that will be good, eventually.
That's probably the problem.
The brush I use is really brush-like, not curry comb-like.

Cut the fur out, huh ?

	25-09-2003 04:26									#5
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You think that's a problem. Look at this tragic moggy who's overdosed:

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	25-09-2003 04:26									#6
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Have you changed anything about their diet?

My friend had this problem. He bought some cheap cat food at a discount shop. His vet recommended him some really expensive food. That took care of the problem.

Asmodean

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	25-09-2003 04:27									#7
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I have that. Cracks me up every time I see it.

	25-09-2003 04:41									#8
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quote: Originally posted by SlowwHand I have that. Cracks me up every time I see it.

Yeah, but that cat is clearly an underacheiver. My wife's old cat could do most of a bag of those.

	25-09-2003 04:44									#9
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Cutting the fur is a last resort for existing knotted fur. With regular and frequent grooming, any future knots should come out easier, especially if your cats are strictly indoor since there's few things laying about to get caught up in their fur.

	25-09-2003 04:48									#10
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I can't do it with that "pick".
I guess I'll try frequently with the soft brush.

And no high dollar food either.
I don't give them slop, and I'm in tune to their likes, but I draw the line at some of the stuff they peddle.

Although, I did raise the mom on deli turkey.
Expensive mistake. Hard to wean her off turkey.

	25-09-2003 05:12									#11
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Shoulda made her go out and hunt her own.

	25-09-2003 05:15									#12
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How about this cat, kinda says it all:



ACK!

	25-09-2003 05:31									#13
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@ Tuber and sts

Also sloww, I'd suggest doing it this way: have a fine metal wire brush for grooming in the morning and evening and a regular bristle brush for "Give Me Attention" brushings whenever. The metal wire brush's intent is to REALLY get at bad things in the cat's fur, while the bristle brush is less rough on them. Sometimes, you will catch them in the face, ear, or other sensitive areas of exposed skin, so they'll be more likely to enjoy more frequent groomings with non-metal brushs.

It's mostly a pampering thing, but you already knew that...

	25-09-2003 06:00									#14
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Sloww, if their fur is badly matted, you may need to take them to the vet to have them shaved (at least where it is matted). Otherwise try brushing it out from the edges. If they don't let you, it may indicate they've got sores or parasites or something.

	25-09-2003 19:19									#15
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Ok. Thanks all.
I'll start what may be a long process today.

	26-09-2003 00:16									#16
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Leave it to che to suggest pvssy-shaving.

	12-01-2004 09:08									#17
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...my neighbor's cat belches..well at least she covers her mouth...

Peace

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	12-01-2004 09:55									#18
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Wow.....I'm amazed at how many of us are cat lover/oweners here.

	12-01-2004 09:59									#19
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Why did you bump this 3-month-old thread, GT?

Oh...wait...




Side note: I miss my kitty and her pritty, pritty fur...