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Old June 12th 04, 10:21 PM
Angi
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I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's
moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love to
brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes
incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either, let
alone getting to brush him.

Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle
when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would also
rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't
solve the problem for the next time.

Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.
Angi


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Old June 12th 04, 11:59 PM
MIKE
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I have the same problem with Tiger. He will let me comb him but the
mats seem to form anyway. It's best to bite the bullet and let the vet
clip the mats out.


-MIKE

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Old June 12th 04, 11:59 PM
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I have the same problem with Tiger. He will let me comb him but the
mats seem to form anyway. It's best to bite the bullet and let the vet
clip the mats out.


-MIKE

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Old June 12th 04, 11:59 PM
MIKE
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I have the same problem with Tiger. He will let me comb him but the
mats seem to form anyway. It's best to bite the bullet and let the vet
clip the mats out.


-MIKE

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Old June 13th 04, 12:54 AM
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You seem to be asking for a miracle and have eliminated almost all options.
You must either:

A) Find a way to get him to enjoy brushing at home

B) Take him to a vet to have the mats removed. If he's an indoor cat you
can get what's called a "lions cut" in which they will completely shave him
(except for head, feet and tail) so you can start from scratch.

or

C) Don't brush him, and don't take him to the vets. It seems to me you are
leaning towards option C.

Kelly
"Angi" wrote in message
...
I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's
moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love

to
brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes
incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either,

let
alone getting to brush him.

Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle
when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would

also
rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't
solve the problem for the next time.

Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.
Angi




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Old June 13th 04, 12:54 AM
Kelly
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You seem to be asking for a miracle and have eliminated almost all options.
You must either:

A) Find a way to get him to enjoy brushing at home

B) Take him to a vet to have the mats removed. If he's an indoor cat you
can get what's called a "lions cut" in which they will completely shave him
(except for head, feet and tail) so you can start from scratch.

or

C) Don't brush him, and don't take him to the vets. It seems to me you are
leaning towards option C.

Kelly
"Angi" wrote in message
...
I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's
moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love

to
brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes
incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either,

let
alone getting to brush him.

Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle
when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would

also
rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't
solve the problem for the next time.

Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.
Angi




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Old June 13th 04, 12:54 AM
Kelly
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You seem to be asking for a miracle and have eliminated almost all options.
You must either:

A) Find a way to get him to enjoy brushing at home

B) Take him to a vet to have the mats removed. If he's an indoor cat you
can get what's called a "lions cut" in which they will completely shave him
(except for head, feet and tail) so you can start from scratch.

or

C) Don't brush him, and don't take him to the vets. It seems to me you are
leaning towards option C.

Kelly
"Angi" wrote in message
...
I have a long haired cat with very fine fur which tangles a lot when he's
moulting (ie now) especially around his bum. However, although I'd love

to
brush him he has some sort of phobia about brushes and combs and becomes
incredibly violent (biting and scratching) when approached with either,

let
alone getting to brush him.

Any ideas what we can do with him please? He's not much better to handle
when given tablets so sedating isn't much of an option either. I would

also
rather not have the cost of the vet shaving these knots off - also doesn't
solve the problem for the next time.

Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.
Angi




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Old June 13th 04, 01:10 AM
Mary
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"Angi" wrote
Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.


Have you tried to sneak it in while petting him, at first? Maybe wait until
he is sleepy and lying near you wanting his head scratched, and introduce
the brush that way. Once he gets used to it you might be able to get at the
snarled parts.


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Old June 13th 04, 01:10 AM
Mary
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"Angi" wrote
Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.


Have you tried to sneak it in while petting him, at first? Maybe wait until
he is sleepy and lying near you wanting his head scratched, and introduce
the brush that way. Once he gets used to it you might be able to get at the
snarled parts.


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Old June 13th 04, 01:10 AM
Mary
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"Angi" wrote
Thanks in advance for any tips I can try.


Have you tried to sneak it in while petting him, at first? Maybe wait until
he is sleepy and lying near you wanting his head scratched, and introduce
the brush that way. Once he gets used to it you might be able to get at the
snarled parts.


 




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