Remove mats from cats?
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Hi Joe. Hey, if it were me, I wouldn't personally use this product to remove mats from cats. I have had some experience with removing "cat mats" and have found that the small, round ended scissors for babies' nails, etc. work really well for removing the matted hair on cats. With the rounded edges, you don't worry about poking and cutting them and they are small enough to get down close to the skin if necessary and snip the mat out. I love this product for cutting my hair, but I truly believe that you need something much smaller and more precisely gauged to snip out the mats on a cat. Hope this helps. Hi Joe. Hey, if it were me, I wouldn't personally use this product to remove mats from cats. I have had some experience with removing "cat mats" and have found that the small, round ended scissors for babies' nails, etc. work really well for removing the matted hair on cats. With the rounded edges, you don't worry about poking and cutting them and they are small enough to get down close to the skin if necessary and snip the mat out. I love this product for cutting my hair, but I truly believe that you need something much smaller and more precisely gauged to snip out the mats on a... » Read More Hi Joe. Hey, if it were me, I wouldn't personally use this product to remove mats from cats. I have had some experience with removing "cat mats" and have found that the small, round ended scissors for babies' nails, etc. work really well for removing the matted hair on cats. With the rounded edges, you don't worry about poking and cutting them and they are small enough to get down close to the skin if necessary and snip the mat out. I love this product for cutting my hair, but I truly believe that you need something much smaller and more precisely gauged to snip out the mats on a cat. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It would totally do that. And it's safe because the blades never touch skin. I cut the back of my own hair with it just using it like a comb, so i bet it would work really well on a cat. A furminator is better for long haired cat grooming but way more expensive. This would work. :)
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Someone in one of the reviews discovered that a (presumably) identical styling brush is sold for pet use. It can be found under 'Easy Groom Adjustable Pet Grooming Trimmer Razor Comb,' but does not have particularly favorable reviews. Also the original review from where that was observed was a negative review in which they were trying to use it (this product) on a cat. So, maybe... but probably not.
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It works on cats. Removes mats and shortens hair. I have used this on my long hair cat. I use on my hair - I have not use on my dog yet, that is next!
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This item is perfect for my husband's hair. I use it because it thins and layers the hair and keeps it very manageable. I wouldn't hesitate to try it on a small unnoticed section to see if it does what you want. I personally believe it would work because of its function. I use it on my dog who sheds miserably.
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Yes. My daughter used a similar device to groom animals at a primate breeding facility in Florida. Should work on cats just fine.
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I'm not sure about that I use it to cut my hair and my husband's hair. it has more than one setting.
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I found the best solution was to place it in a lid that belonged to a large tupperware and limit the corridors of escape. This way the cat only had one avenue to leave the litter box and must walk where you want them too. The mat that worked best for me was the larger Pruven Litter Trap Mat (available on Amazon or most Pet Stores), though any mat of similar style would probably work equally well. No matter what it won't contain all the litter, but this setup was the most effective.
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Yes. However, they come off one at a time after a week or so and your cat may find a chair or sofa to sharpen the one or two that are exposed!
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If there is a way to actually take all the pieces apart, I'd love to hear it. Over time, cat fur gets trapped between layers of plastic, and it is impossible to fully clean the ball without completely taking it apart.
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I am sure hosing them off would suffice for your intended use. We have 3 mats and use them inside at door areas. We are very satisfied with their performance .
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I don't recommend doing so. There is a rack that combs through the litter that is meant for moving the cat poop but not necessarily a clump of litter.
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Yes. A mat helps reduce the number of carpet fibers that can find their way into and severely damage the treadmill's mechanical and electrical systems.
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It's hard to tell because the mat is made up of thin plastic fibers jumbled into almost a flat surface so it is firm. The fibers are not like brush bristles sticking straight up, they are coiled into a maze but I would not call them soft. Perhaps over time your cat has developed thicker skin than usual in the "ankle" area but probably still collects some litter crystals in his fur that fall off when he leaves the tray; this mat certainly helps to keep those crystals from being tracked into your living area. If you can avoid S&H, I think it could be worth buying just to try it out; it's really a matter of priorities and what you are trying to accomplish with the mat. I'm sorry this is the best I can offer. I've never tried to soften the mat surface but, it being plastic based, I'm guessing that any temporary softening would soon turn hard due to the nature of the material. Hope this helps you.
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I think the removable pad is washable, I ordered an extra pad for thickness so they wouldn't claw through to the electric mat. Pads are replaceable, mat is nice and warn for fuzzy new kittens. I have an additional fuzzy bath mat from IKEA. Works well.
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I now it is gross to deal with, but when my cat coughs up a hairball, before I clean it with the machine, I use a paint/scraper spatula and scrape it up onto a paper plate to discard. Less cumbersome and yucky as paper towels and gets up more stuff. Try it.
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I work as a professional groomer. Honestly I would never advice anyone to use shears to cut out matts. The practice is EXTREMELY dangerous and could cause a SEVERE injury to a pet.the safest route is using a 10 blade on clippers to remove the matting and let a professional groom your cat. Cat skin is very fragile and elastic and difficult to work with.
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I took off my carpet mats and replaced them with these. The front mats may not lay well, or at all, if you leave the carpet mats in place. However in the back I'm sure you could leave the original carpet mats but I removed them. Why not just take them away?
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Yes, the bowls are removable for washing and it's sturdy enough that my 2 cats can't get them out. My cats have a habit of scratching the floor mat after they are done eating and without these bowls I had to do a lot of clean up. Now after using these bowls they have stopped doing that and I have a clean feeding area.
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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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My cats have ripped part of the carpeting from the post but nothing comes off. I have to cut the shredded part off periodically but there is no mess on the floor. Hope this helps.
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Well I have been able to surface clean them with no problem. I have two cats. The problem I have is that the cushion cover rolls and does not stay in place so every two or three months I unzip it and reposition it. I would use Dawn and warm water to spot clean them. I bought two. I think they are a good choice if you have kids....low cost, light weight and can take a little abuse.
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There is really no easy way to get them off. I soaked my cats paws in warm water for about 5 minutes and then pried them loose using a nail file and nail clipers. Or you can clip the ends off and your cat will get them loose when they scratch. It just depends on how much your cat will put up with.