Does this Dematting comb also work on matted fur for cats ? My cat has thick fur and oily skin therefore causing big mats on her
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One of my dogs skin in very sensitive, he is older. He doesn't like me to pull on his fur. So the comb does not work for him. I just have to shave him down. Then try to brush everyday until he gets used to the pulling.I have heard that you may need to shave your cat all the way down if matting is really bad. Then use the comb when the fur gets longer. Hold the skin, and fur with one hand or your fingers so it does not pull the skin. Run the tool through the mat. It will take several passes to work out the mat. Be careful this tool is very, very sharp. Good luck.
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Hi Theresa...I bought this for my daughter (who also has 2 cats) but she hasn't used it just yet. I hope it doesn't attract a lot of hair!!! She won't be using it until she moves at the end of May, so I'm afraid I won't have an answer to that question until then :(
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I have a mixed breed cat, who has the thickest, finest hair that mats horribly, (she's not the kind of cat to get brushed either.... and shave her every year. this beast, (the clipper) takes it off like butter. it's relatively quiet compared to others i've used. I would say YES
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I've used it on matted hair on a Great Pyrenees, so it should work on a cat. However if you are not planning on shaving your cat, thinning shears work great by cutting into the Matt and brushing.
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My long-haired cat's coat has never been matted. However, the brush does a thorough job of removing the undercoat hairs. I would think that if the coat is not already M-BAR (matted beyond all repair) the brush will do a great job keeping the coat unmatted. Laurel
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I am guessing that cat hair is to fine for the comb. It is more for a dog. A Flea Comb (for cats) would be better for your cat. I use that for my cats.
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I have only used it for my cat. One side of the comb is for short hair and the other side is for longer hair. The product is so reasonable I would try it...
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I have a maltipoo and l find it was the best de-matting comb I have used.It is very easy to use and does not pull and removes the mats gently.
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My 3 cats are part maine coon and this works wonders on them! They actually really like being combed now. I get my cats groomed and the groomer recommended it it me, best advice ever.
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We have 2 cats both short hair. 1 is thicker than the other. It gets down to the skin. My guess would be it would work. You might have to take your time. I have had a long hair cat before and I would have liked to try it on him. Both of my cats love the furminator. I hope this helps.
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Well I have a Golden Retriever puppy and she's a long haired dog and the brush doesn't work with her hair. But I also have a rabbit and it works better with his hair. So it might work. Idk ask someone with a cat.
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I don't know about cats. I tried to use it on my dog ( a 12lb Coton) and she hates it . My sister uses it on her 3b poodle and the dog tolerates it (and actually likes it). Good luck.
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We have a Golden as well as three cats. We use the tool on hard floors. The tool picks up the hair quite well, but some hair does attach to the felt strips on the bottom of the tool.
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Wish I could be more helpful but my cats are short-haired boys with one medium-haired girl. I bought only the short hair furminator. I really think it will depend on how much your cats like to be brushed to begin with. Mine have never cared for brushing of any sort...so naturally, the furminator was not a big hit with them. If however your cats tend to enjoy brushing with conventional brushes, etc., then I'd say go with the long haired furminator and use it on both long and short haired cats.
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I LOVE this for my short-hair cat. He always gets horrible mats on his back and this prevents them and breaks them up. He loves to have me use this on him. So does my long-hair cat who does not have mat problems. They don't like any other types of brushes or combs.
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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 did not leave a lot of information. I have not tried it on a cat but had a cat one time that would get all sorts of balls of hair. I found if one worked the clipper blade all the way to the skin and got under the clots it worked fine. going through the thick wads of hair was not a smooth cut.