My co-worker has a long-haired cat who is getting mats on the sides his face. First, any advice on how she can work on getting those out? He doesn't like getting brushed, but she can tell they are starting to bother him. I did tell her of the risk of skin ulcers if the mats get bad enough, so she said if she can't get them out herself she will take him to a groomer if necessary. Also, any advice on getting him to accept being groomed so this doesn't happen again?
Also, in an old thread, someone suggested putting cod liver oil on the cat's food to help avoid future mats (I believe it was Mary Anne). Problem is Happy Boy (her cat) has zero tolerance of anything fish. Are there any other oils/products that she could give him to help in the future? She also has a younger cat, short haired so no matting problems - would there be any problems if the kitten ate the oil?
Thanks in advance!
Also, in an old thread, someone suggested putting cod liver oil on the cat's food to help avoid future mats (I believe it was Mary Anne). Problem is Happy Boy (her cat) has zero tolerance of anything fish. Are there any other oils/products that she could give him to help in the future? She also has a younger cat, short haired so no matting problems - would there be any problems if the kitten ate the oil?
Thanks in advance!