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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n\n- What Causes Cats Fur to Mat?<\/a>\n\n
\n- Lack of Self-Grooming<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Frequent Movement<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Shedding of the Undercoat<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Homemade Remedies For Un-matting Cat's Fur<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Olive Oil to Your Aid<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Olive oil for cat mats – FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
What Causes Cats Fur to Mat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the main causes of a matted cat’s fur is a change in its grooming habits. Naturally, cats’ tongues have micro-bristles on the surface<\/a>, which cats use to comb their hair and prevent it from getting tangled.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMatted cat fur occurs when a clump of their fur has become chronically knotted into what feels like a lump, which cannot be brushed out. The earlier you catch a mat, the easier it is to brush out. But if left to get unruly over time, it is very difficult, if not impossible to brush it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breeds that are the most susceptible to cat-fur matting are long-haired cat breeds<\/a>, such as Persians, Ragdolls, and Maine Coons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"long](\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/olive-oil-for-cat-mats-720x480.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe following is a list of reasons why your cats fur may become matted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Lack of self-grooming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Frequent Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shedding of the Undercoat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lack of Self-Grooming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The most common reason for cat hair to become matted is due to a lack of self-grooming<\/a>. This is most likely the reason your cat’s hair is matted if it happens all of a sudden, particularly if your cat is starting to get a bit older.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, the bristles on a cat’s tongue are used to comb through their fur, removing any of the excess dirt or oils in their coat. If their behavior changes and spend less time grooming for whatever reason, they will end up with mats in their hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your cat is going through a period of shedding while they’ve stopped self-grooming, they are very likely to develop mats pretty quickly. Subsequently, if you’ve noticed that your cat has reduced or stopped grooming themselves altogether, then this may be a cause for concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cats are extremely clean creatures. If they have stopped cleaning themselves, there is probably some underlying condition as to why they have stopped cleaning themselves<\/a>. Oil in their fur debris in their hair (such as poop on them<\/a><\/strong>) ca form these uncomfy mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrequent Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, hair from two different body parts rub together in the crevices during movement. This is why the most common areas on your cat’s body for their fur to mat are always areas that are susceptible to high friction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Under their collar<\/strong>: The fur under their collar can sometimes be forgotten until it is too late. It can mat quite easily due to the friction from their collar during movement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Between their hind legs:<\/strong> This fur is usually the most susceptible to matting, from the rubbing together of their legs while moving. If you have a longhaired cat, take care of this area. It’s very likely they will get some matting here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is of course quite dependent on the length of your cat’s hair. The longer it is, the more you’ll have to watch out for matting. <\/p>\n\n\n
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During the time of year when cats are shedding their undercoat<\/a>, this is a prime time for mats to develop. This is completely natural for their coat to do this. It actually helps your pet regulate themselves to the temperature change in their environment. Therefore, cats usually start to shed their fur as it comes into summertime<\/a>. Cats fur will be thickest when it is wintertime<\/a>, to cope with colder temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Lack of Self-Grooming<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Frequent Movement<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Shedding of the Undercoat<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Homemade Remedies For Un-matting Cat's Fur<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Olive Oil to Your Aid<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
- Olive oil for cat mats – FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat Causes Cats Fur to Mat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the main causes of a matted cat’s fur is a change in its grooming habits. Naturally, cats’ tongues have micro-bristles on the surface<\/a>, which cats use to comb their hair and prevent it from getting tangled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matted cat fur occurs when a clump of their fur has become chronically knotted into what feels like a lump, which cannot be brushed out. The earlier you catch a mat, the easier it is to brush out. But if left to get unruly over time, it is very difficult, if not impossible to brush it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breeds that are the most susceptible to cat-fur matting are long-haired cat breeds<\/a>, such as Persians, Ragdolls, and Maine Coons.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe following is a list of reasons why your cats fur may become matted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Lack of self-grooming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Frequent Movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shedding of the Undercoat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lack of Self-Grooming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The most common reason for cat hair to become matted is due to a lack of self-grooming<\/a>. This is most likely the reason your cat’s hair is matted if it happens all of a sudden, particularly if your cat is starting to get a bit older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usually, the bristles on a cat’s tongue are used to comb through their fur, removing any of the excess dirt or oils in their coat. If their behavior changes and spend less time grooming for whatever reason, they will end up with mats in their hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your cat is going through a period of shedding while they’ve stopped self-grooming, they are very likely to develop mats pretty quickly. Subsequently, if you’ve noticed that your cat has reduced or stopped grooming themselves altogether, then this may be a cause for concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cats are extremely clean creatures. If they have stopped cleaning themselves, there is probably some underlying condition as to why they have stopped cleaning themselves<\/a>. Oil in their fur debris in their hair (such as poop on them<\/a><\/strong>) ca form these uncomfy mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequent Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, hair from two different body parts rub together in the crevices during movement. This is why the most common areas on your cat’s body for their fur to mat are always areas that are susceptible to high friction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Under their collar<\/strong>: The fur under their collar can sometimes be forgotten until it is too late. It can mat quite easily due to the friction from their collar during movement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Between their hind legs:<\/strong> This fur is usually the most susceptible to matting, from the rubbing together of their legs while moving. If you have a longhaired cat, take care of this area. It’s very likely they will get some matting here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is of course quite dependent on the length of your cat’s hair. The longer it is, the more you’ll have to watch out for matting. <\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nShedding of the Undercoat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
During the time of year when cats are shedding their undercoat<\/a>, this is a prime time for mats to develop. This is completely natural for their coat to do this. It actually helps your pet regulate themselves to the temperature change in their environment. Therefore, cats usually start to shed their fur as it comes into summertime<\/a>. Cats fur will be thickest when it is wintertime<\/a>, to cope with colder temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Between their hind legs:<\/strong> This fur is usually the most susceptible to matting, from the rubbing together of their legs while moving. If you have a longhaired cat, take care of this area. It’s very likely they will get some matting here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Under their collar<\/strong>: The fur under their collar can sometimes be forgotten until it is too late. It can mat quite easily due to the friction from their collar during movement. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Frequent Movement<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
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