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Hi, I'm new to this forum.
We've always had cats, and some have had longer hair than others, but this past Saturday, we adopted a three-year-old sister and brother. He's a short-haired domestic (all white with black patches on the top of his head by his ears, and a black and gray striped tail with a white tip); she's a VERY long-haired cat (black cap and nose, black tail). They are so lovable and sweet!! And BIG!!!
The shelter took very good care of them for the five months they were there, and did brush them daily. However, although the top portions of her coat and tail are very silky smooth, I have noticed matted hair under her front legs by her belly, and on her inside lower legs. She is also polydactl (such cute BIG paws!). I"ve never had a cat with mats in their fur, so I'm a little hesitant about what to do. She does love being brushed, but is still adapting to the house, and we are not quite at the "being held and loved" point yet. Someone advised I should cut the mats. They aren't huge, about a quarter spot in diameter, but a hunk of extended matting.
I'd appreciate any advice in dealing with this. Thank you.
We've always had cats, and some have had longer hair than others, but this past Saturday, we adopted a three-year-old sister and brother. He's a short-haired domestic (all white with black patches on the top of his head by his ears, and a black and gray striped tail with a white tip); she's a VERY long-haired cat (black cap and nose, black tail). They are so lovable and sweet!! And BIG!!!
The shelter took very good care of them for the five months they were there, and did brush them daily. However, although the top portions of her coat and tail are very silky smooth, I have noticed matted hair under her front legs by her belly, and on her inside lower legs. She is also polydactl (such cute BIG paws!). I"ve never had a cat with mats in their fur, so I'm a little hesitant about what to do. She does love being brushed, but is still adapting to the house, and we are not quite at the "being held and loved" point yet. Someone advised I should cut the mats. They aren't huge, about a quarter spot in diameter, but a hunk of extended matting.
I'd appreciate any advice in dealing with this. Thank you.