long hair cat's fur matting

[tctrek]

I used to breed Persians... they would mat when they were "dropping" their coat once or twice a year. I have grooming clippers and gave them a cool lion clip -- left their ruff and a pom-pom on the end of their tail. They would run around like kittens when they got that cut. I think it was a big relief to them.

[redrhodie]

Thanks for the new suggestions! lisalifter, I'm going to give that a try.

[redrhodie]

Update: We've got it under control! When I took him for his rabies shot, I asked the vet what she recommends, and she told me about this:

http://www.furminatorcat.com/

I had to think twice about buying it because it was really expensive, but since getting it, he hasn't had a mat. It's a little scary reading the warnings that come with it, but luckily he loves it, and is reacting well to it (I read reviews, and not all cats do). I haven't had as much fur on my clothes or rugs either. I'm still brushing him daily with his regular brush since the furminator doesn't remove existing mats, but it's really made a huge difference in preventing new ones.

[Biciclista]

what are the scary warnings?

[redrhodie]

It can cause brush burn, and should be used near sensitive areas. It shouldn't be used on tangled or matted fur, or on bruised or sore skin. I guess it's not that scary, but I was a little afraid to use it deeply enough the first time.

Last night I brushed off a kitten of fur. He's half the size now!