Thread: De-mating without injury

Originally Posted by Howlinbob

So you're going to have to bug him in short,frequent bursts.

That is also my tactic of choice with El Monto, Lord of the Mats.
I use a large-toothed comb to get hold of the mat and then cut it through with blunt-ended scissors. For mats that are not very thick I sometimes use the Furmaster... this is a different gadget from the Furminator... as far as I know you shouldn't use a Furminator on mats.
Usually after about 5 minutes Monty starts clawing at the comb and trying to bite it. I then try to prolong his ordeal a bit by distracting him with a toy, but at a certain point he simply bolts.
By this method, I usually manage to collect a modest heap of matted fur. The girls love to help by sneaking up on Monty and me, stealing the discarded fur and spreading it all over the living room.