Thread: Fur matting in the heat

I am sorry I cant offer any advise but I am sure someone will post soon who will help, just had to say what a beautiful babe you have there.

oh my God she's a beauty! and that makes me even more sorry for what I have to say... I would cut some off... not too short, only the places where they tangle, but enough so it doesn't tangle any more...
may be there are other ways....

Don't panic most of our furries are causing us more headaches in this heat....brushing will not get out mats you need to comb them out first then get some fine unscented powder {would think you can get it for babies as I use grooming powder for mine} & sprinkle it in the problem areas rub it in & leave for a while then give those areas a good brush,brush the wrong way against the fur to start with to give it lift & then bring it back down,the heat is making them go extra greasy & the powder will help absorb it so you could give her a light dusting all over if the coat is looking dull & heavy,Shimba just helped with this I was typing away with him giving me headbutts & right at the end when I looked up all except the first couple of words was in capitals,thanks Shims,he says to tell Kali that he gets lots of little knots between his front legs too,mother says not another one here we go again........ If the knots are too bad you might have to cut them out but very often you can work away gently & pull them out,good luck.....x

We got a comb with 2 different length teeth, interleaved. This worked pretty well on the tangles that Leo had on his tail from his time at the shelter. We were using a slicker brush which didn't work. His fur is a little on the course side, I don't know if that's better or worse for tangles. His tangles were partly caused by something called "stud tail". First we had to get the built up oils in his fur out with a couple of spot cleanings then we had to deal with the tangles.

Thanks for that jckkerrison...spot on advice. The comb works, pulling much more undercoat out than the brush and getting into the mat/knot. Greasy is the best word to describe the problem areas! Yes, between her front legs and even behind her ears! The areas on her hips both sides is a bad area, but manageable. We cut 2 or 3 small areas, you wouldn't even notice. We also gave her her first bath to try to help! I'll throw a few pics up later of that!! And quite a bit of talc powder, which makes her fur soft & dry again. It's more the humidity we have now, rather than the 25-30 degree heat that seems to make matting worse.

Originally Posted by jckkerrison

Don't panic most of our furries are causing us more headaches in this heat....brushing will not get out mats you need to comb them out first then get some fine unscented powder {would think you can get it for babies as I use grooming powder for mine} & sprinkle it in the problem areas rub it in & leave for a while then give those areas a good brush,brush the wrong way against the fur to start with to give it lift & then bring it back down,the heat is making them go extra greasy & the powder will help absorb it so you could give her a light dusting all over if the coat is looking dull & heavy,Shimba just helped with this I was typing away with him giving me headbutts & right at the end when I looked up all except the first couple of words was in capitals,thanks Shims,he says to tell Kali that he gets lots of little knots between his front legs too,mother says not another one here we go again........ If the knots are too bad you might have to cut them out but very often you can work away gently & pull them out,good luck.....x

I find the comb with two length teeth pull a lot more & if by mistake I pull that through I am soon told not so likely mum, mine is a steel dog comb with wider teeth one end,digs in deep & boy does it comb the dead hair out,slicker brushes are no good for getting knots out they are good for getting into the base of the coat & giving it a good lift or for just that nice "cor scratch just there mum" bonding session which mine all luv,slicker out they queue up for their turn.......

Kalli during her first bath! We should really have started bathing her when we got her as a kitten, not started now she's 2!! That said, it wasn't that bad, she jumped into the bath which wet her paws then we wet her with a cloth, and then rubbed in shampoo. A gentle wash with the showerhead then to rinse and dried her with a towel. She spent the evening grooming herself proper then. When she was dry, we put talcum powder on her. She's back to normal again with her beautiful coat. The humidity has gone too, so fingers crossed she'll stay mat free for a while!

Originally Posted by myate

loving the cheesed off look! :-D

Oh Kalli I just love it,pee'd off but accept it with grace,cuddles....xxx