Cats love to groom themselves, but despite this, they can’t prevent mats and tangles from always happening (especially long-haired cats and those that lack regular grooming because their owners are busy).
What many cat owners don’t know is that matted hair could cause skin irritation, a wound, or worse, an infection.
If you find matted hair in your pet, you should take it seriously and take a good look. Scrutinize it and look for a possible wound, inflammation, tissue injury or blood (it could be dried or moist). If you find any wound, applying a damp cloth (use warm water) to the affected area will help you deal with the mat a little bit easier. If it’s more of a tangle, apply a pet moisturizer instead.
Use a pair of clippers or mat comb to trim or remove the mat. If you found any signs of irritation, inflammation, or infection, you should seek help and call your favorite veterinarian or vet clinic London, ON immediately.
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