Quote Originally Posted by Biciclista View Post
".... I started brushing both of them as kittens, but as they got older, neither liked it...
Bonnie cat is 16, longhair, and now I'm finding mats. Fortunately they're small. I've brushed her weekly (or more) all her life, and she loves the attention, but when I hit a mat, not so much. She growls or bites - just teeth on my hand to let me know she doesn't like it. I usually resort to my fine scissors to snip out the mat. Treats help. And taking your time. Once you have a good coat, then short grooming sessions, with treats, should help teach your kitty that a grooming session is fun, where he/she gets all the attention they know they deserve.