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It really upsets Andy when he is dematted. I try not to do too many at once or use any method that results in pulled hair. That’s a pretty good trick
He’ll never get over a bad effort. He will, maybe by tomorrow, maybe not, start coming closer.
In the meantime, I won’t see Andy that much during the day
Yes, I made the mistake yesterday of using a dematting tool that ended up being too aggressive. I found that out the hard way and will retire that tool!
Just catching up here, Doug. Yes, getting mats and even loose dead hair out can be traumatic for a kitty.
I try to keep it minimal upsetting!
Doug Thomas
My cats love to be brushed but they don’t get mats. It must hurt to have them pulled out.
It depends on how it’s done. Smaller ones can be pulled apart, but that sometimes ends up pulling his hair.
Doug Thomas
I wonder why you removing mats bothers him.
Andy resists being held for any long period, and it took linger to deal with several mats than his tolerance allowed. All’s well now, though. He seems to realize their problem spits in his coat are gone and he’s come around .
Doug Thomas
What a business
It helps him deal with other mats. The ones I rem9ved he tried to lickand bite off. I think he eventually realized he benefited from my help because he came around later and was his normal kitty self!
Doug Thomas
you need lots of greenies to win his heart back..
He actually came back without a Greenies bribe.
Doug Thomas
Oh my, sorry to hear that. Hoping Andy forgets about it soon. It really is better that the mats are gone, it’s just sad that the removal process is so upsetting to the kitty.
Hours later the same day, he was getting back into normal. Unfortunately, he has two nearly bald spits on his back end, but he seems to be OK with it. I imagine not having those big lumps back there that wouldn’t go away by licking is a relief
Doug Thomas