Question from a new member

We have a himalayan mix cat. his hair is very long and it's constantly getting matted.
What type of brush could we use to get the hair unmatted. what could we do to try and prevent this

First off I would say, if it's matted so badly that you can't comb some of them out. Then clip off the really bad matts yourself, or take him to a vet/groomer to get it done.
If you take the time to groom your long haired cat everyday, just about any type of brush will work.
I have a metal slicker brush, and a metal flea comb, between the two I never have any problems with matting.

Don't comb your cats hair while it's wet, that can make the matting worse, you can comb it before or after a bath (once the cat has dried a little.) If your trying to comb out matts, do it just like human hair, start at the ends and work your way inwards towards the skin. Some matts you might even be able to work apart with just your fingers.

The best comb to use on himalayan persian type coats is the grey hound comb. It is a metal bomb with one side having the teeth a little closer to each other then the otherside. You can find them at any pet store.
If you do need to cut out any matts please be sure to put a comb between the skin and the matt first then cut the matt above the comb.
Always brush the cat out before bathing and with long hairs I reccomend conditioner. And I always brush my cats out again before blow drying. You can comb them wet just only use combs that are not static prone.
And then continue to comb everyday.
Denise Russell