Clip Matted Hair on Long-Haired Cats
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Pull the matted fur upward, making sure not to pinch the cat's skin. Grasp the bottom part of the mat right above the skin.
Work the hair loose with either a pair of bandage scissors or a seam ripper. Clip from side to side to avoid cutting your cat. Once you hair loosen the hair, use a fine-toothed comb to comb the hairs apart.
Use a pair of clippers with a #10 blade to clip the remainder of the fur that you can't cut with scissors. You might need to ask a friend to help you hold the cat while you clip. Follow the cat's fur and cut straight down the back and then around the tail.
Be patient when clipping your pet. It may take several sessions to remove all the mats.
Groom your pet daily after all the mats are removed.