Long-Haired Cats and Matting: What to Know

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Most cats handle their own grooming day to day, but long-haired breeds often need a little extra help keeping mats and tangles under control. Knowing where mats tend to form and what to do about them makes it easier to decide when a visit is worth booking.

Where mats tend to form

Breeds with longer coats are more prone to matting, especially around the legs, belly, and behind the ears — areas that are harder for a cat to reach and keep groomed on their own. If your cat's coat has mats, mention it when you book so the team can plan the right approach for your cat's coat.

What to do about it

A Petssible cat grooming visit can include a bath, brushing and deshedding to work through loose fur and mats, nail trims, and a trim or haircut for cats with longer or harder-to-manage coats. Petssible's deshedding service is also worth asking about for cats that shed heavily between full visits. Cat appointments are handled by Cynthia, the shop's dedicated cat specialist — mention any anxiety or handling needs when you book so she can plan a calmer visit.

Petssible offers cat grooming and deshedding in El Paso for long-haired and mat-prone cats. Call or send a request when you're ready to book.