One of the main characteristics of the Persian cat is its long and soft fur. But the truth is that to keep it beautiful, shiny and he althy we have to spend time taking care of it through regular brushing and bathing.
The Persian cat, due to its calm and relaxed nature, will allow itself to be groomed without any problem. He is usually a very conceited and sociable cat.
Whatever the reason your cat has tangled hair, on our site we are going to offer you some beauty tips so you know how to remove cat knots Persian.
Remove knots step by step
As we have mentioned before, it is very important to follow the care of the Persian cat's hair to keep it soft and free of tangles. If we do not do it properly, the first knots may begin to appear. If this is your case, don't worry, here's a simple step-by-step to remove them.
Necessary materials:
- Hair comb
- Dry conditioner
Steps to follow
Before you start, and especially if this is your first time doing this, you should know that cats are very special animals that won't let themselves do everything you want. You must do it in a positive way (you can include treats) so that the animal is relaxed and does not run away in terror. You must try to do as little damage as possible.
- While you caress him, start to feel all the hair without hurting him, the idea is that you look for another possible tangle and identify the size of the knot.
- Slightly excessively apply the conditioner dry on top of your Persian cat's tangle of hair and follow the product instructions. At the end of the application time, the hair should be softer and less dense.
- Once the application time has passed, you must carefully brush the animal's hair with the comb. It is the most complicated part since the cat does not usually withstand hair pulling well. Try to disturb him as little as possible.
- Start combing out the topmost layer of the tangle, never try to untangle it from the inside. Look at the direction of the hair, for example, to guide you in this process.
- It may be that you manage to undo a part of the knot but that the interior, much drier, is still tangled. Reapply the conditioner.
At this point you should be undoing the knot in your cat's hair without any problem, but if you see that it is too tangled: go to the next section.
Last option: cut the knot
If your cat's knot is impossible to brush out you will have to cut it off. Don't worry, if you do it properly and carefully you can do it yourself at home, although if you're a little scared you can go to a professional place: an aesthetic animal center.
Necessary materials
- Hair comb
- Scissors
- Clippers
Steps to follow:
- If your cat has a single knot or they are in isolated places from each other, you are going to use the scissors. Start by feeling the tangle to be cut to determine how far it is from the skin and calculate well what we are going to do.
- Find someone who can help you! If your cat moves it can be really dangerous, don't do this by yourself.
- Start cutting little by little. It is preferable to cut less than to end up hurting the poor animal. Start at the surface of the tangle and work your way up until the knot is almost severed.
- Help yourself with the comb if you see that it can easily unravel.
- If, on the other hand, your cat has many knots or they are too close to the skin you are going to use the electric clipper.
- Find someone who knows how to use this instrument. Even if you think it's very easy, if you haven't done it before you can hurt your beloved Persian cat.
- Carefully shave the knotted areas with the help of another person.
Now that you have managed to rid your cat of knots you should have something clear: you can prevent the reappearance of knots. Learn how to brush your cat in the next section.
Prevent Persian cat knots from reappearing
To prevent the Persian cat from suffering from the appearance of knots in its hair, you will need two things: brush and bathe. Keep in mind that not all products are suitable for your specific case, you should get products of a minimum quality.
Shampoo and conditioner: Obviously these must be specific products for cats, but beyond that we find some with very specific characteristics such as: for white cats, extra softeners or intense shine. Look for the ideal for your kitty!
Bathe your Persian cat monthly to prevent dirt from causing tangles in his beautiful fur again.
Brushes: Although it would be very useful to have three types of brush (combs, brushes and brushes) knowing how to use them correctly, we can make do with a metal bristle brush with the tips protected.
Brush your cat's fur every day or every other day to keep it he althy and tangle-free. Do not forget any part of his body and do it with love and delicacy.
Don't hesitate to visit the gray Persian cat image gallery if you think this breed is one of the most beautiful in the world. In addition to beautiful photographs you will find curiosities that you may not have known about the past of this breed.
