Badly Matted Cat Under Bed
A cat named hidey knows all about it.
Badly matted cat under bed. Hidey s bad hair day probably lasted for years. Cat who was abandoned for years by her alzheimer s suffering owner is found covered matted in fur dreadlocks paul russel s 82 year old distant relative with alzheimer s relocated to a nursing. Seriously matted cats require veterinary attention. Dr magnifico a small animal veterinarian explains why cats fur becomes matted.
In a story that serves as both a reminder to keep an eye out for the elderly and their pets. An elderly man in pittsburgh pennsylvania owned hidey as well as a siamese cat named siam. If this drastic step is necessary be sure to maintain a regular program of brushing and combing when the coat grows back to prevent future problems. How to safely remove matts and how to prevent future matts from occurring.
Matted cat fur on the other hand damages tissue by preventing oxygen and moisture from reaching it. A badly matted cat was found in its pennsylvania residence in mid december after her owner was to be placed in a nursing home. When people found her she had 2 pounds of matted fur on her back about the weight of a pineapple or a small bag of rice. The 14 year old cat who now goes by the name hidey was brought in by a relative to the animal rescue league arl in pittsburgh where she was covered in excess fur and grime.
Why matted cat fur is bad. Healthy and tangle free cat fur allows for a continuous air flow to your cat s skin.