A cat named hidey knows all about it.
Badly matted cat under bed.
Affected cats are lightly sedated and their hair coats are shaved to remove all affected mats.
Cat who was abandoned for years by her alzheimer s suffering owner is found covered matted in fur dreadlocks paul russel s 82 year old distant relative with alzheimer s relocated to a nursing.
Everyone can relate to having a bad hair day.
How to safely remove matts and how to prevent future matts from occurring.
If this drastic step is necessary be sure to maintain a regular program of brushing and combing when the coat grows back to prevent future problems.
This can lead to dry scaly and sometimes irritated skin.
In a story that serves as both a reminder to keep an eye out for the elderly and their pets.
Seriously matted cats require veterinary attention.
Hidey s bad hair day probably lasted for years.
The 14 year old cat who now goes by the name hidey was brought in by a relative to the animal rescue league arl in pittsburgh where she was covered in excess fur and grime.
An elderly man in pittsburgh pennsylvania owned hidey as well as a siamese cat named siam.
Healthy and tangle free cat fur allows for a continuous air flow to your cat s skin.
Why matted cat fur is bad.
Dr magnifico a small animal veterinarian explains why cats fur becomes matted.