Thread: De-mating without injury

I went to my niece's wedding on Saturday and someone asked me what happened to my hands (they are covered in bite and scratch marks) I told her that I had a long haired cat that doesn't appreciate being groomed. I try and groom Simba 2 or 3 times a week. He has a very thick coat and just grooming him on top doesn't get through the thick undercoat. I've noticed just recently that he started to get matting around and under his front legs and a few days ago had a good go at getting rid of them with comb, brush, furminator and scissors. Half an hour later and covered in bites and scratches I had got all but a couple out. I am waiting for my wounds to heal before I have another go

Has anyone any advice for an easier method of getting these out or getting Simba to actually enjoy being groomed. I have always been as gentle as possible and given him treats while grooming him but it doesn't seem to make the slightest difference. At first he treats it as a game but after a while he gets quite cross with me. I'm worried that I won't be able to keep up with the matting if he carries on like this and it will get worse.

I have thought about bathing him but think my injuries might be worse!