Is there a lotion such as Nair that can be used on cats with terrible hair mats?
Team M asked:
I have a Persian that has terrible mats and he won’t tolerate siccors or brushing
I have a Persian that has terrible mats and he won’t tolerate siccors or brushing
no! needs to be sheared off with clippers, so it wont hurt the cat
take the cat to be groomed.
You should not use solutions such as Nair on animals it is not designed for that. Nair removes hair completely its not a detangler. Try a pet store and see if they have detangler. for PETS. If not take the cat to a groomer and they can figure out the proper way to deal with the Matt’s.
no idea about a lotion…. i would suggest taking your cat to the vet for grooming. they can sedate the cat if it wont otherwise allow grooming.
no not to my knowledge, but please dont try to use the nair on the cat…it will burn her skin……..it made my skin bleed imagine what it could do to the poor kitty. Make it enjoyable for her……..or him,……
no, no, no, you can’t use anything like that on animals. If you can’t use scissors, take your cat to the groomer. Mats are very bad for cats, they pull on their skin and it hurts them. You should get it taken care of asap
Take the cat to a groomer. They will comfortably be able to get the mats outs. After that, use a comb on the cat to keep them from coming back.
no i don’t think there is but there is a glove that you can wear and it has a Small soft brush on it cats cant even tell its there maybe you should try it
take the cat to the vet!!!! not the groomer, the vet…
if you simply cant, take a qtip and barely touch the center of the mat, GENTLY work it out with your fingers, maybe some cooking oil… kep in mind NAIR WILL BURN YOUR CATS SKIN!!!! so be VERY VERY carefull if you try to do it that way… what yopu want to do is get the mat worked up just enough to be able to cut it off, without pulling the skin…. cats skins are VERY sensitive, picture someone pulling your pubic hairs….
NAIR IS TOXIC TO CATS!! don’t use it. It can create severe burns and can if digested kill your cat. If you take your cat to the vet they can give it a small amount of sedation and that will make the clipping of fur less stressful for your cat.
No luck with lotion,but i found some detanglers for you
Synergy Labs
… friendly formula is safe for dogs, cats, puppies … Removes coat stains and yellowing from … Quickly detangles matted hair and imparts a …
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Bob’s Sharp All Shampoo Page
Econo Bath rinses easily and … Scissoring Spray and Detangler is perfectly safe for dogs or cats and is excellent for detangling matted coats. Can be used on wet or dry hair … conditions, removes mats, and …
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JazFurbies
Econo Bath rinses easily and … conditions, removes mats, and … Scissoring Spray and Detangler is perfectly safe for dogs or cats and is excellent for detangling matted coats. Can be used on wet or dry hair …
Rain Forest Pet Supplies
Mountain Mist Freshening Detangler … up even the most clingy, matted-in hair! … The Vista Mini Flea Comb easily removes irritating fleas …
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You are an idiot if you think you can use Nair on an animal. If you can’t handle grooming it, take it to a groomer.
Take him to the groomer and get him sheared – you have to cut the mats off.
No. Take him to the vet and have him sedated and shaved. It’s the most humane way.
Don’t try this yourself-cat skin is very fragile and can rip easily.
Spray-on Leave-in hair detangler is available (kids section).
Dont use NAIR.. it may burn its skin.
Go to the pet store and get a “mat comb”. Good for long haired cats, Persians and such.
The comb had a ‘blade” on one side, that will not cut the skin, but will break the knot in the mat and not “pull” on the hair either- as most cats don’t enjoy the tugging and may get “pissy”
nothing that I know of..Nair would be poisonous to kitty…there would be no way to prevent her from getting a lick or two…maybe try olive oil or even mayonaisse…they might loosen the mats..otherwise..use really small scissors..like embroidery scissors…so she cannot really see them and tell that you are cutting them out…may take two people..and only do one/two at a time…good luck..I see bandaids in your future…
You really don’t want to use nair on a cat. #1 their hair will fall out, #2 – they lick it and can get sick. Try a small amount of dilluted conditioner in a spray bottle, work it through and then rinse it well.