A cat named hidey knows all about it.
Badly matted cat under bed.
Dr magnifico a small animal veterinarian explains why cats fur becomes matted.
Seriously matted cats require veterinary attention.
How to safely remove matts and how to prevent future matts from occurring.
Why matted cat fur is bad.
Healthy and tangle free cat fur allows for a continuous air flow to your cat s skin.
An elderly man in pittsburgh pennsylvania owned hidey as well as a siamese cat named siam.
When people found her she had 2 pounds of matted fur on her back about the weight of a pineapple or a small bag of rice.
A badly matted cat was found in its pennsylvania residence in mid december after her owner was to be placed in a nursing home.
If this drastic step is necessary be sure to maintain a regular program of brushing and combing when the coat grows back to prevent future problems.
Everyone can relate to having a bad hair day.
Affected cats are lightly sedated and their hair coats are shaved to remove all affected mats.
Hidey s bad hair day probably lasted for years.
The 14 year old cat who now goes by the name hidey was brought in by a relative to the animal rescue league arl in pittsburgh where she was covered in excess fur and grime.
Matted cat fur on the other hand damages tissue by preventing oxygen and moisture from reaching it.