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Hi Tina, How are you?
I have a 10 month old Persian hairy cat.
her hair is badly tangled (? by chewing gum)i tried to apply some oils and creams, but it was useless. I can't cut the tangled bulk because its very close to her skin.
I don't know what to do , can you help me with your advice ?
Hi Faiza,
Persian hair is very prone to tangles and matts, and it is unlikely that you can remove them now. I would take your cat to the vet clinic and ask them to shave her, let new hair grow in and keep her well groomed from then on. The vet will have clippers that can safely shave her.
Did your kitty get outside and into something? The stuff in her fur could also be toxic - oil or something - so you don't want her licking her coat. Time for a shave!
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Tina
Expertise
I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!
Experience
5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.
Education/Credentials
MS Biomedical Science
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