17-y.o. Queenie our long haired cat has recurrent fur matting problems
by Andrea M.
(Canon City, Colorado, USA)
I have a very thin 17 year old long haired cat that has recurring severe matting of her hair. We brush her often but nothing seems to keep her from matting up again. I recently brought her to the groomer and had her shaved this past Monday (3/14). It is too expensive to go to the vet right now to ask; so I hope you may be able to help. Is there anything we can do to help her skin to heal from where she pulled her own fur out (that's when I realized she had something more serious to begin with). Is there a conditioner spray or treatment to prevent her from matting again? Thank you for your assistance.
Answer from KAte
Hi
Yes it can become more of a problem in long haired cats as they get older as they are not as able to groom themselves as they once did and so the fur can become clogged with dirt and gravel quite quickly.
The problem is you really do need to groom your cat at least once a day even if it is just a quick brush through. this will help to remove loose fur and also any gravel and bits of stuff from the fur which cause the matting.
there is no point in using any spray on treatments as your cat will just lick them off so it is not recommned . it is better to give your cat supplements to help keep the coat shiny and soft and in good condition. If you see this page you will find a product for this.
http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-hair-loss.html
Once the coat is in good condition again the scabs etc will heal by themselves so don't worry about those.
best wishes kate
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