Moosey, see my reply to Ellie, might help xx

I have home groomed my own personal adopted stray long hair cat as well as cats i have cat sit. Cat temperaments vary so groom in whatever place or situation calms them down. I like to groom cats while the are standing up because as long as the paws are on the ground they can't slash you. Some cats like to eat while they are groomed. Obviously, its best to start grooming a cat while a young kitten, but I have had to groom unexperienced (rescue?) cats and its best to just keep grooms short and frequent. . . eventually the cat will appreciate your efforts. My personal kitty eventually would beg for flea combing in front of his food bowl even when he wasn't hungry. Another cat I sit finally let me open his thighs and groom his inner thigh belly area. This kind of thing takes at least a year to achieve with a cat that is an adult and groomer inexperienced. Some people are just in too much of a hurry. Cat can't stand grooming any more than you can. . . so keep it short and gentle. . . or as long as kitty is comfortable.

GB GB Mine bites and attacks the comb lol

This is the best way! No pain when it is buzzed off.

+Michelle Jarni It takes a lot of practice! Don't give up.

I totally agree it takes a lot of patience but it will pay off in the end!! :)

@@paragonschoolofpetgrooming it's not about practice or patience. When you have a cat that won't sit still for you to brush them at all let alone remove mats, you have a cat that ends up with mats you can't remove easily.

Pat Samson my cat has also mats that are very close to her skin

mandy carey mine too I'm struggling right now...

Pat Samson mine too! Its too close to her skin and I’m afraid to cut it. It can’t be remove just by combing the hair. It looks painful too. I don’t think I can comb my cat that hard.

Brenda J I use scissors on ones not on the skin but my cats got chest ones that are so tight to the skin under his fluff we actually was worried it was lumps under his skin at first. How would I remove those? TIA

+ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89 That's terrific! It's so much easier when a cat enjoys the process.

My vet gave my cat some calming pills for next time I take her in.. they got tired of her attacking them but once I have her some she was really calm and sleepy

A metal comb works well. Regular grooming sessions work best. As cats age, they may groom themselves less, so you 'll have to help them more.

LuigiTheHeadcrab mine as well. I’m at a loss on what to do for her. It’s horrible.

Hi Mohd, This Resco coarse comb has changed a little over the years since this video was made. You can get the same comb with a more ergonomic handle. Check out the Resco site for great product info.

I usually use blunt end scissors but think I will try the comb and scissors method

I suppose a little bald spot is better than a mat ?

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ddemantos keep your cats inside

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Persians and himmies in general are very calm and will allow you to work on them, specially if they were trained by their breeder at early ages.

Christine Caines Hey I know this is old, but how are doing?

Christine Caines Same with my tuxedo rescue kitty. But over time you can gradually win the kitty over at least to some extent. I’ve also heard success stories from others so I know it’s possible. First, if at all possible, take the kitty to the vet for a wellness check-up and see if there maybe a hidden medical problem causing her to be irritable. Next, I have a spare bedroom (his “safe place” where he feels is his own space away from the other 2 kitties (they are wonderful and are non-aggressive towards him but he is still fearful so there must have been some bad experience in his past). 3rd. In that room I have a mother cat pheromone wall outlet plug-in which works but may take up to a couple weeks. It took about a week for it to really show it was working but it was worth it. I have seen him many times lay near it so he does find it calming. He actually let me start petting him! And then a week later gave me kitty head-bumps and flopped next to me when I was on the bed! 4th. Play time together! This is the greatest bonding thing between you and your kitty! I see how they all love the fishy or birdie thing on the end of the long string attached to a pole. (Especially if it has feathers). Be sure to start slowly moving it around, say near them and drag it then stop, then move it suddenly to get their attention. Then start to swirl it slowly higher, then a quick movement like a figure 8 works well both on the floor and higher. Be sure to watch their eyes to see if they are following it and let them pounce on it and catch it! Let the kitty WIN! It builds self-esteem and you can have fun together and build trust. Don’t over-do it 15 mins is usually more than enough and be sure to have fresh water nearby for you kitty to drink after “hunting”. Along with an occasional treat!

I noticed if you brush long-haired they get mats even more often. I think it's because hair is very thin and it's easy to get mats. If mats does not come out, cut them. Be very careful not to cut skin! Better to live a bit of a mat than to make the cat bleed. When the mat is cut in half, it can be easier to brush it off. Do it slowly and make sure you hold the mat in your hand like shown in the video, so it's less irritating. xx Natalie

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