I
have an 18 year old cat whose fur is badly
matted. I have not been able to successfully
groom her. Is it dangerous to have her
sedated at this age to have her
professionally shaved/clipped? Do you have
any suggestions for dealing with this
problem? (Barbara Shear, Bellingham,
Washington)
If
your cat's fur is so badly matted that her movement is restricted then she is in
pain when she moves, and this undoubtedly decreases her quality of life. If this
is the case, then I think you must have her coat clipped or shaved. If sedation
is the only way that this can happen, then you must seek medical advice to see
if she is up to sedation. If not, then there may be a specially strong shampoo
or soap which would help to dissolve the matting if you are willing to repeat
the wash several times and she is willing to be patient.
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I
have an 18 year old cat whose fur is badly
matted. I have not been able to successfully
groom her. Is it dangerous to have her
sedated at this age to have her
professionally shaved/clipped? Do you have
any suggestions for dealing with this
problem? (Barbara Shear, Bellingham,
Washington)
