Things You'll Need
- Pet-friendly detangling spray or conditioner
- Damp cloth
- Steel grooming comb
- Cat treats
- Scissors
Instructions
Pet your cat for several minutes before you start working on the mat. Grooming works best when your cat is relaxed.
Apply a pet-friendly detangling spray or conditioner to a damp cloth. Rub the cloth over the matted area. If your cat can tolerate the spray, apply the detangling spray directly to the mat instead of using the cloth.
Hold the matted hair at the base and gently unravel the end with the grooming comb. Work carefully and slowly toward the base of the mat.
Stop frequently to pet your cat and help it calm down. Give it treats several times during the process.
Cut the mat in half, away from your cat's body, if the mat is too long or thick to unravel in one mass.