do i use this dry or with some sort of detangler lotion? i have a cat who is severly matted and i don't want to hurt her
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I have 3 long- haired cats and i use it dry on them to remove single mats. If she is Severly matted this tool will hurt her. You have to pull on the hair to remove the mat, since this tool is made for dogs not cats. When my cats are severly matted (happens to them the older they get) i take them to the vet and have them shaved. You also could go to a groomer if she will sit. I know what you are going through with the mat situation, i have 2 Ragdolls and a Maine Coon.
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Patience and be gentle. We have long hair female and it is a daily chore. We have not used any lotion.
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You never wet or put cream anything on a matted cat. It makes the whole process worse. This comb does not work well at all. There is another on that is gray on here that is excellent. Use that one. And learn how to do it. Start from the beginning of the hair by the skin and brush downward. Never against the natural way the cats hair grows. If you have severe mats right now cut them out, but not at the skin line. Cut them in half and detangle with your hands by gently pulling it apart at the bottom, not the top by the cats skin line. Then bush the cat. And keep brushing the cat on a regular basis. You never wet or put cream anything on a matted cat. It makes the whole process worse. This comb does not work well at all. There is another on that is gray on here that is excellent. Use that one. And learn how to do it. Start from the beginning of the hair by the skin and brush downward. Never against the natural way the cats hair grows. If you have severe mats right now cut them out, but not at the skin line. Cut them in half and detangle with your hands by gently pulling it apart at the bottom, not the top by the cats skin line. Then bush the cat. And keep brushing the cat on a regular... » Read More You never wet or put cream anything on a matted cat. It makes the whole process worse. This comb does not work well at all. There is another on that is gray on here that is excellent. Use that one. And learn how to do it. Start from the beginning of the hair by the skin and brush downward. Never against the natural way the cats hair grows. If you have severe mats right now cut them out, but not at the skin line. Cut them in half and detangle with your hands by gently pulling it apart at the bottom, not the top by the cats skin line. Then bush the cat. And keep brushing the cat on a regular basis. « Show Less
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You never wet or put cream anything on a matted cat. It makes the whole process worse. This comb does not work well at all. There is another on that is gray on here that is excellent. Use that one. And learn how to do it. Start from the beginning of the hair by the skin and brush downward. Never against the natural way the cats hair grows. If you have severe mats right now cut them out, but not at the skin line. Cut them in half and detangle with your hands by gently pulling it apart at the bottom, not the top by the cats skin line. Then bush the cat. And keep brushing the cat on a regular basis.
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I didn't use the product that way. I probably wouldn't simply due to how disgusting cat pee can be. Just the thought of covering it up with a spray is not an option for me.
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NEVER use shears to cut a matted animal. As a groomer I see this too often. Please take your pet to a professional groomer. Cats have very thin skin they need to be shaved with a 10 blade (that's safest). Too many people think it's easiest on their pet to have it done by mom or dad @ home but most of the time the pet winds up acting out & getting cut. It will be cheaper in the long run to do it right the 1st time. If cat stresses, take to vet for sedation & grooming. Pricier but safest. :D good luck!!!!
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Oops! Just noticed that this was a question and not an ad...sorry, but I have not used this product for that purpose, but I wonder if it might help to spray it on a cloth near the door to help calm the cat down so it wouldn't be so persistent? Small old wash cloths or hand towels come in real handy in order to spray them instead of surfaces--and you can move them to various locations, saving the use of the spray. I would spray it intermittently in the area the cat is in during the day (I spray it on the edge of each cat bed and near where they eat--also in the living room in strategic locations you might try spraying it outside the door your cat is scratching as well , taking care to avoid spraying it where they might get it on their fur and lick it off). I sprayed it on the a blanket inside a crate when I took one of my stressed cats to the vet, and they used pheromones when she arrived, and she was affectionately writhing around, allowing the vet and technicians do anything they wanted with her! The vet tech just loved her because she was soooooo cooperative. This is a cat who will not let anyone lay eyes on her, no less touch her, when they visit my house! Hope this helped.~
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I first put a little onto those little cosmetic cotton rounds that I use to remove make up. Now I just use a paper napkin or paper towel or whatever is around. Any paper product seems to work fine. The trick is not to put too much product on the paper napkin, cotton round or paper towel so it doesn't get too saturated. This way, there's less risk of the product getting into my dog's eyes.
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There is no way to keep it soft in its pure form. I would suggest the NOW Cocoa Butter lotion.
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funny you should ask that- I have 2 cats as well, and I love them like crazy- I only use this product on my sport coats- and i spray them outside, and then usually hang on my shower rod. I wouldn't just douse your apartment/house in this stuff, but you can protect your garments with it- I just wouldn't lay it on the floor where your cats could get to it. In all likelihood, they would be repelled by the smell of it, but why take a chance. And I would wait to wear a garment a couple of days after spraying, just to be safe. If you really have nice wool and/or silk garments, I promise you moths will find them and feast. They especially love silk.
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One wipe works for my cats. After I wipe the carrier, I lay the used wipe under their towel. (The towel is used for extra padding and smells like home.)
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It's not that bad if you put it on lower settings and have it a little higher than normal. I have this problem at times with the smaller dogs I groom. This is how I solved the problem. It's a woderfol dryer to use. I don't personally groom cats, but the little dogs don't get so scared this way. It will take a little longer to dry, the aniamls safety comes first and for most!! Hope this helps!!
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I just remove it w/ my hand. You might also try a brush or curry comb. I use it when I need to put flea spray on my cats. I spray the glove, rub the cats, and then remove the excess fur.
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A cat (or an umbrella, or a fork) will do damage to this fabric. Of my two cats, one left it alone (she likes scratching horizontal surfaces) and the other shredded a large part of the fabric (she likes clawing vertical surfaces).Still, if you can provide your kitty with an alternate scratching area and spray this down with something she doesn't like (mine doesn't like the smell of pet stain remover, for instance) you should be OK. But hell it's only $50.
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I forgot to mention in the previous message, but be sure to get a can of Tuf-Skin at the same time. Spray your skin first. Let it dry a little until tacky. Then tape. Stays on MUCH better. Maybe even spray the corners of the tape where other part will lap over it.
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There s a black line near the top of the plastic vial. I use scissors to cut straight across and then squeeze the solution between the cat s shoulder blades behind the neck. That s where they are least likely to lick it off. Separate the fur and get it on as much skin as possible.
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Jackie, There are better products out there for long haired dogs and cats. I do own this tool but rarely use it any more because the curved corners on the bottom make it hard to get under mats that are really close to the skin. For those, I use the Safari De-Matting comb for dogs because it is sharper and there is less pulling involved. You just have to be more careful with the Safari tool because it has exposed sharp edges. I've scraped myself a few times, but never my puppy. the tips are rounded to wedge under the mat so it doesnt' hurt the pet. For the really thick and advanced mat, your best tool is going to be very sharp, pointed scissors that slice upward through the mat one slice at a time (do NOT cut straight across the bottom of the mat if you want to preserve some hair....poke through the bottom and slice straight up to save as much hair as possible) The multi tooth de-matting tools like the Mars and Safari are only good on fairly loose mats in the early stages of matting so that you don't tug on poor kitty or puppy's skin while trying to slice through.
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I normally use the feliway spray for more coverage, but have backed off since my cat is used to her carrier now and I combine fun trips with her chemo treatment/vet trips.I find its just as effective using one wipe on towel or blanket she lays on while travelling.Depending on length of time travelling its better to take extra wipes since first wipe will wear off after more than 4 hours.Remember cats have very sensitive smell so less is better sometimes.
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Each of our cats have worn one full time and done fine with it. We use it to keep them from going out the dog door. We have never had an issue with skin problems. Our previous cat who we had for his whole life and our current cat both are shorter haired cats.
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So glad it worked for you as well. I, too, had to put a soft towel on the lounger before my cat jumped in. She must not have liked the feel of the bed's cover.