Things You'll Need
- Talcum powder
- Slicker or dematting brush
- Scissors
Instructions
Groom your cat when it is calm or sleepy. Some cats rebel against removing their matted fur.
Brush around the tangles. Removing any dead hair out of the coat will make the detangling process easier.
Sprinkle talcum powder on each knot. Work out the tangle with your fingers, if possible, but do not actually pull out the mat.
Brush out the tangles with a slicker or dematting brush. Work it through your cat̵7;s fur very gently. The brush can actually injure your cat̵7;s skin and pulling out the mat can be painful.
Cut out the mat with scissors if it is larger than your thumb. Trim tangled hair as close as you can, without cutting the cat's skin.