matting

My ragdoll has a few matts underneath her belly. I would like to know what I can do to get rid of these mats. I am constantly combing him down but I still find some mats.

I"m surprised you are getting mats on a ragdoll. I thought they were pretty "mat free" type of coats - more silky and less prone.

Is your cat getting wet in that spot or more licking then usual? If excess licking, there may be other problems (skin, etc.).

I would just check each day and comb as needed.

If the mats are bad, the cat should go to the vet to have them shaved off (often there is a bad skin infection underneath) If they are just small mats use a seam ripper to gently pull the fur apart

Originally Posted by hissy

If the mats are bad, the cat should go to the vet to have them shaved off (often there is a bad skin infection underneath) If they are just small mats use a seam ripper to gently pull the fur apart

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Hissy
Thank you , I would never think of a seam ripper... I was going to ask if anyone knew where to get one of those big undercoat rakes..