But the narrative is total bullshit. My five year old niece could groom this cat. I wanna see how to do a cat that refuses to cooperate like my Kayla. Not the most chill cat in the fucking universe.
Good advice. Ty 😃 Raggies WILL knot and mat if not brushed regularly. Their little tongues are not enough to groom their massive, beautiful coats. Take care of your fur babies! They will love you more 😻💜🌹😻💜🌹😻💜🌹😻
My cats fur is ALOT more thicker and harder to get rid off. It’s literally impossible to remove by comb or hand and on top of that my cat hates it when we touch them, not even 2 people can hold him still.
I tend to use thinning sheers made for pets on the fluffball that's my dog. He likes being brushed but it has to be fast, so the sheers make it faster without removing too much hair (and so I avoid having "holes" in his coat).
♥️ I'm a little envious ! 😊 My cat doesn't get mats, but I wish he enjoyed being brushed like this one seems to ! I do speak kindly/gently to mine, praising him throughout. I I even tried a couple of treats yesterday, but that seemed to backfire. It interrupted the usual routine, and he seemed especially irritated, more so than usual. But thank you for showing us how your beautiful, sweet kitty likes it. Even when dematting ! 💕😊
My part Maine Coon cat has some mats on the fur just above his back legs below his butt on both sides. He won't let me brush them out, he's not nearly as calm as your kitty, but I'll try untangling with my hands. Thanks for the video!
Leuk en leerzaam om een nieuw filmpje te zien van Bowie tijdens het borstelen, ik heb veel aan de tips. En heel bijzonder om de foto's van mijn lieve Luna & Co te zien! Bedankt en groetjes van Carolien.
Hoi Carolien, het wel beter om een metalen kam te gebruiken. Nog bedankt voor die leuke foto's. Op sommige foto's lijkt Luna wel heel erg op Bowie. Het zou zo zijn zusje kunnen zijn. (Bowie komt van cattery Dollsboefjes)
Met de metalen kam lukt het prima, en losse haren veeg ik er zo af met een 'aai' handschoen, ze laat het steeds beter toe en spint er soms zelfs bij. Inderdaad lijken Bowie en Luna wel heel veel op elkaar, ze hadden maar zo broer en zus kunnen zijn. Luna komt van cattery de Vrijstad. Groetjes Carolien.
I'm watching my friends cat and I got the mats off his back end, but he's got some smaller ones near his face I don't think he's going to let me try this. It is amazing to watch your kitty let you pose him.
Thanks for the video, I have a cat who doesn’t like being brushed much and had gotten a few mats. I was worried I’d have to cut them out, but with careful brushing with a fine tooth comb I got them out.. it took a long time but I’m glad they didn’t have to be cut
My cat will absolutely not let me brush him, he’s an indoor/outdoor cat. I’ve had him since he was a kitten and I’ve always brushed him, but he likes to bite and push his claws into my hand whenever I try to brush him, he’s a mainecoon mix and had a thick coat as of right now due to the winter. His chest is super matted, any tips? I’ve considered taking him to a groomer.
My cat gets mats right underneath her butt area. I don't know how to fix it because she never allows me to brush around her butt. What do I do to prevent hair tangles? It's tangled really badly right now, how do I fix it? Thanks!
@@ashlynm.6714 Same here, unless you run the brush/comb by his cheeks or chin, to kind of scratch it, but everywhere else is a no go. He even makes trimming his nails a difficult task.
Helpful video. Just a comment. Different cats have different types of fur. Some have dry, easily tangled fur in which mats are harder to detangle. Other cats have more slippery fur, where this kind of detangling is easier. Don't feel bad if this doesn't work on your cat.
My cat is thankfully calm like this. He got a bit annoyed with me as the Matt's were clise to his skin. I had to cut them out. But on the whole he was quite co operative
My cat HATES getting brushed so whenever i do brush him I can only brush him on his back for 1 minute (actually he would only allow 10 seconds of brushing and then he would start meowing) and then he would run off
My daughter’s Scottish would not allow this and what’s more I’ve tried doing it with conditioner and it still won’t comb out. Her fur is very fine and gets matted in a matter of a few days under her legs and belly area.I am going to try cutting them with scissoring them off a bit at a time from the ends until they’re small enough to shave out but I have no experience with this. I’m going to use safety scissors of course but idk how she’s going to tolerate that. It’s so annoying that my daughter doesn’t brush her.
Thanks my cat gets them really bad in his armpits and above his but under his tail he was no liking me trying to brush them so I thought I might have to shave them never thought of just detangling them by Hand thanks 🙏
If it is really bad, it is better to go to a professional groomer. They can do it painlessly. Then you can also get information on how to shave if the knots have become too big to remove by hand.
My cat will only tolerate been touched like this not combed when he is asleep. He is long haired 17years old with many health problems that are helped by him wearing a stress jacket and coat in the Winter. This however has made the knotting problem worse. I am awaiting a de-knotting manual tool but he is so matted he seems to prefer a shaver. It is difficult to know what to do for the best as severe knots cannot be untangled by hand. Many thanks for how to tackle the smaller ones though.
Most of the time, cats don't accept combing and brushing because it hurts, especially with larger knots and matting. I recommend a professional groomer, they can shave your cat's knots painlessly.
@@BowieTheRagdollCat Hello, Thank you so much for kind advice. As my cat has life threatening car seizures, I am waiting for the vet, groomer to visit him. Meanwhile, doing what I can a bit at a time. I think I have done all I can. He even allows me to apply eye drops so I do not understand his resent objection to grooming and taking his coat off. I got another bit of the knot off today after applying coconut oil, but he wet himself. I rang the vet this morning for advice as I am worried the remaining knots are hurting him. Awaiting vet reply as not considered an emergency.
I have an American short hair who will be 21 soon. He's no longer grooming and some of these clumps are like dreadlocks. Can anyone tell me if the same method will work with my guy?
@@BowieTheRagdollCat Thank you for the prompt response. I think he's failing...been going outside the litter box and walks around "screaming" most of the day. Thank you for your helpful vids.
Olive oil applied to the mat’s roots every day. Kitty will hate you for doing it but will keep licking it off and on until it falls off, even the biggest mats. Sure be shaving or cutting. my cat is about to lose a huge mat and I just started today.
I have trouble with my boy too. He's a sweet cat but grooming is not easy with him. He currently has a few nasty mats I can't get out with his brush or even shaving. Calling my vet to handle it because he's currently bald on part of his back from me shaving some of the spots off. Going to ask their recommendations for brushes, etc because clearly I'm not doing enough for him and it's hurting me.
Oh I do wish Ozzy would sit and let us de-mat him. He'll let us brush him while he's drinking from the bath tap, but that's as much as he'll take😂 we have to get the vet to de-mat him when needed. Which isn't very often thank goodness. Was lovely to see Bowie enjoying his groom xx
My cat won't sit still then scratches if I try to persist anyway :/ she needs an anaesthetic from the vet to get hers done. Wish there was an easier way, she's not a placid ragdoll
My cat is not accepting of this and it hurts her. She has one major one and she freaks out when I touch it and idk if i can pull it apart with my fingers. I feel bad for her but I have to like pin her down to even get to it
@@BowieTheRagdollCat thank you! A little after I made this comment I tried pulling it apart and was shocked how easy it was! I gave her some whipped cream to lick up off the table and she let me work on it haha. Thank you for the video!
My rag doll never gets matted fur but my himalayans fur is a nightmare. He hates his tummy brushed and that's exactly where he gets matted. If only it was as easy as it looks here to get them out.
Ugh I wish my Maine coon still enjoyed being brushed, he liked it when he was a kitten and then all of a sudden he couldn’t stand it! I have to do very short brush sessions with him. He also likes to groom our other cat, but he doesn’t like her grooming him 😏 he gets really bad matts around his armpits and groin, which makes grooming sessions even more stressful for him. I get so jealous when I see other people with cats like this one in the video!! 😅
Once or twice a week should be sufficient, preferably with a pet steel comb. Bowie likes the brush very much, but it is not very efficient. If your cat's fur still tangles a lot, there may be something else going on. Then you better go to the vet or a professional groomer.
Hahahaha! Um, those are BARELY mats. And you have an animal that loves it! It’s great if you can get them while they are TINY and just beginning like this, unfortunately not all animals will let you ‘help’...
That's pretty amazing how she lets you brush her all over without fighting you. I can't even brush my cat. She has to go to a groomer because I can't handle her. Oh well...
Be very careful with the comb and scissors method. Your cat’s skin can be very pliable and can even come through the teeth of a fine comb! My poor ragdoll had to get stitches from this! It’s especially dangerous if you have a senior cat, and/or if they’re on meds like steroids that thin the skin.
My cat would open a vein if you did this!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This made me laugh a little too much because it's relatable. My cat wouldn't not be a happy fur ball
Yess
Mine just did. 😲😒
Absolutely 😂🫣😭
Bowie looks so calm and relaxed he looks like he enjoys it. So sweet. 😊
He does!
I wish my cat was that willing/accepting of being brushed.
sell it, get a ragdoll
Thats why you should never by grown cats, only by premature kittens
@@dnt_alert5806 All of my cats were gotten when they were kittens.
Such serenity, such bliss. It’s always a pleasure to see Bowie-sweet, beautiful kitty! 🥰
But the narrative is total bullshit. My five year old niece could groom this cat. I wanna see how to do a cat that refuses to cooperate like my Kayla. Not the most chill cat in the fucking universe.
Umm Sir that is a very adorable meowing cloud you have there.
Thank you CCL78!
How is the cat so calm? Mine is acting like it's possessed by a poltergeist
Good advice. Ty 😃 Raggies WILL knot and mat if not brushed regularly. Their little tongues are not enough to groom their massive, beautiful coats. Take care of your fur babies! They will love you more 😻💜🌹😻💜🌹😻💜🌹😻
That's how it is 👍
What an amazing compliant cat he is 😍 It helps him that you are so incredibly gentle when you groom him..
Bowie is so laid back horizontal! Thanks for the video...some good tips there...xxx
My cats fur is ALOT more thicker and harder to get rid off. It’s literally impossible to remove by comb or hand and on top of that my cat hates it when we touch them, not even 2 people can hold him still.
I tend to use thinning sheers made for pets on the fluffball that's my dog. He likes being brushed but it has to be fast, so the sheers make it faster without removing too much hair (and so I avoid having "holes" in his coat).
One of my cats is 14 and she’s gotten really bad mats lately. I had to cut some out but your method helped me get the rest 💗
I usually cut them out as well but this way seems much less painful
♥️ I'm a little envious ! 😊 My cat doesn't get mats, but I wish he enjoyed being brushed like this one seems to ! I do speak kindly/gently to mine, praising him throughout. I I even tried a couple of treats yesterday, but that seemed to backfire. It interrupted the usual routine, and he seemed especially irritated, more so than usual.
But thank you for showing us how your beautiful, sweet kitty likes it. Even when dematting ! 💕😊
Thank you D Lee!
@@BowieTheRagdollCat 💖💖💖
My part Maine Coon cat has some mats on the fur just above his back legs below his butt on both sides. He won't let me brush them out, he's not nearly as calm as your kitty, but I'll try untangling with my hands. Thanks for the video!
If it doesn't work out, I advise you to go to a professional groomer.
Leuk en leerzaam om een nieuw filmpje te zien van Bowie tijdens het borstelen, ik heb veel aan de tips. En heel bijzonder om de foto's van mijn lieve Luna & Co te zien! Bedankt en groetjes van Carolien.
Hoi Carolien, het wel beter om een metalen kam te gebruiken. Nog bedankt voor die leuke foto's. Op sommige foto's lijkt Luna wel heel erg op Bowie. Het zou zo zijn zusje kunnen zijn. (Bowie komt van cattery Dollsboefjes)
Met de metalen kam lukt het prima, en losse haren veeg ik er zo af met een 'aai' handschoen, ze laat het steeds beter toe en spint er soms zelfs bij. Inderdaad lijken Bowie en Luna wel heel veel op elkaar, ze hadden maar zo broer en zus kunnen zijn. Luna komt van cattery de Vrijstad. Groetjes Carolien.
What a well behaved cat. Wish my 3 were like that.
I love the Luna featurette at the end. Thanks for the great advice!
I'm watching my friends cat and I got the mats off his back end, but he's got some smaller ones near his face I don't think he's going to let me try this.
It is amazing to watch your kitty let you pose him.
I’m pretty sure this cat was given some downers lol
How did you sedate your cat?
Thanks for the video, I have a cat who doesn’t like being brushed much and had gotten a few mats. I was worried I’d have to cut them out, but with careful brushing with a fine tooth comb I got them out.. it took a long time but I’m glad they didn’t have to be cut
Maybe he likes brushing more now
My cat will absolutely not let me brush him, he’s an indoor/outdoor cat. I’ve had him since he was a kitten and I’ve always brushed him, but he likes to bite and push his claws into my hand whenever I try to brush him, he’s a mainecoon mix and had a thick coat as of right now due to the winter. His chest is super matted, any tips? I’ve considered taking him to a groomer.
Yes take him to a groomer. They can also advise you to prevent matting.
I have a Ragamese that has a ragdoll coat. It is white and muted and he is a cottonball! Thank you for this video, it is very helpful!
This cat is just loving this!
Bro how your cat is so calm I cannot even lift his hand for a minute
My cat gets mats right underneath her butt area. I don't know how to fix it because she never allows me to brush around her butt. What do I do to prevent hair tangles? It's tangled really badly right now, how do I fix it? Thanks!
how do you brush when your long hair cat does not want to be brushed?
Thats funny, when I brush my cats outside, the birds swoop down and grab the fur for nesting🤣
what if its already a bad mat? and under the armpit
I wish my cats would enjoy being brushed this much
Beautiful cat, wish mine would be as calm as that with matts.
Maybe a professional groomer for once and then comb out the knots yourself once a week.
My cat always gets mats underneath the base of her tail and near her butt and they’re impossible to brush because of their location
I use a professional pet clipper (Amazon) for that or have it shaved by a professional groomer. Do not use a clipper intended for yourself.
I wish my ragdoll cat would hold like that. :-) Thank you for all your videos!
I can relate. I try to brush my cat and he's just like nope, not today.
@@ashlynm.6714 Same here, unless you run the brush/comb by his cheeks or chin, to kind of scratch it, but everywhere else is a no go. He even makes trimming his nails a difficult task.
Thank you for sharing, very good to know. Everyone wants their furry friends to feel good 😻😻 thanks Bowie, you are gorgeous.
Thanks Christiane!
what a great cat you have
Thanks!
If I tried the things in this video on my cat he’d execute order 66 on my hand and arm
Maybe try a professional groomer?
@@BowieTheRagdollCat ye I think that’s probably the best option
Helpful video. Just a comment. Different cats have different types of fur. Some have dry, easily tangled fur in which mats are harder to detangle. Other cats have more slippery fur, where this kind of detangling is easier. Don't feel bad if this doesn't work on your cat.
What a beautiful cat!!
My cat is thankfully calm like this. He got a bit annoyed with me as the Matt's were clise to his skin. I had to cut them out. But on the whole he was quite co operative
My cat HATES getting brushed so whenever i do brush him I can only brush him on his back for 1 minute (actually he would only allow 10 seconds of brushing and then he would start meowing) and then he would run off
My ragdoll friend is a blue pointed just like bowie, he gets combing every day he show me wear to comb. Mats are removed by hand.
I think Bowie is actually blue mitted!
👍 David, btw Bowie is blue point mitted.
Hi Saladita, Bowie is blue point mitted.
My ragdoll friend must be blue pointed mitted. He looks just like bowie and acts similar to bowie he is a very good cat friend.
Raggies forever!
Gorgeous cat!
My daughter’s Scottish would not allow this and what’s more I’ve tried doing it with conditioner and it still won’t comb out. Her fur is very fine and gets matted in a matter of a few days under her legs and belly area.I am going to try cutting them with scissoring them off a bit at a time from the ends until they’re small enough to shave out but I have no experience with this. I’m going to use safety scissors of course but idk how she’s going to tolerate that. It’s so annoying that my daughter doesn’t brush her.
Prachtige ragdoll!!😻😻😻
Dank je!
looks great and easy. what did you sedate him with? my cat's matts are on tummy. bite and scratch time. his bites are vicious.
I can to learn, but now I’m just vibing with that cat being brushed
Bowie looks like my Rio who is not fully grown yet but will be beautiful like Bowie I have a blue bicolour girl Sasha too 🐈❤️🐈❤️
Hi, Sasha, Rio and Karen!
thats one happy kitty
If only my cat would stay still like that...
can you use water to soften the clump first?
I only use a bit water when his hair is static.
Thanks my cat gets them really bad in his armpits and above his but under his tail he was no liking me trying to brush them so I thought I might have to shave them never thought of just detangling them by Hand thanks 🙏
If it is really bad, it is better to go to a professional groomer. They can do it painlessly. Then you can also get information on how to shave if the knots have become too big to remove by hand.
My cat will only tolerate been touched like this not combed when he is asleep. He is long haired 17years old with many health problems that are helped by him wearing a stress jacket and coat in the Winter. This however has made the knotting problem worse. I am awaiting a de-knotting manual tool but he is so matted he seems to prefer a shaver. It is difficult to know what to do for the best as severe knots cannot be untangled by hand. Many thanks for how to tackle the smaller ones though.
Most of the time, cats don't accept combing and brushing because it hurts, especially with larger knots and matting. I recommend a professional groomer, they can shave your cat's knots painlessly.
@@BowieTheRagdollCat Hello, Thank you so much for kind advice. As my cat has life threatening car seizures, I am waiting for the vet, groomer to visit him. Meanwhile, doing what I can a bit at a time. I think I have done all I can. He even allows me to apply eye drops so I do not understand his resent objection to grooming and taking his coat off.
I got another bit of the knot off today after applying coconut oil, but he wet himself. I rang the vet this morning for advice as I am worried the remaining knots are hurting him. Awaiting vet reply as not considered an emergency.
I have an American short hair who will be 21 soon. He's no longer grooming and some of these clumps are like dreadlocks. Can anyone tell me if the same method will work with my guy?
No, this method will not work, you need to go to a professional groomer. Or maybe this professional groomer will come to you.
@@BowieTheRagdollCat Thank you for the prompt response. I think he's failing...been going outside the litter box and walks around "screaming" most of the day. Thank you for your helpful vids.
Olive oil applied to the mat’s roots every day. Kitty will hate you for doing it but will keep licking it off and on until it falls off, even the biggest mats. Sure be shaving or cutting. my cat is about to lose a huge mat and I just started today.
As the king of his castle he seems to be enjoying this.
He does!
My cat has massive chunks of knotted fur, like MASSIVE chunks of knots.......idk what to do. They’re so tight against his skin.
That's very painful for your cat. Please go to a vet or a professional groomer, it is the best option.
What birds do with the cat furr?
Birds use it for their nest
Thank you so much! This is just what I needed.
We have a blue point Ragdoll as well and she is not nearly as calm. She absolutely hates being brushed and will bite me every chance she gets.
I have trouble with my boy too. He's a sweet cat but grooming is not easy with him. He currently has a few nasty mats I can't get out with his brush or even shaving. Calling my vet to handle it because he's currently bald on part of his back from me shaving some of the spots off. Going to ask their recommendations for brushes, etc because clearly I'm not doing enough for him and it's hurting me.
Oh I do wish Ozzy would sit and let us de-mat him. He'll let us brush him while he's drinking from the bath tap, but that's as much as he'll take😂 we have to get the vet to de-mat him when needed. Which isn't very often thank goodness. Was lovely to see Bowie enjoying his groom xx
He does enjoy grooming, I'm lucky with Bowie.
My cat won't sit still then scratches if I try to persist anyway :/ she needs an anaesthetic from the vet to get hers done. Wish there was an easier way, she's not a placid ragdoll
This is the type of song I’d sing to myself while cleaning …
My cat is not accepting of this and it hurts her. She has one major one and she freaks out when I touch it and idk if i can pull it apart with my fingers. I feel bad for her but I have to like pin her down to even get to it
Maybe it's better to take her to a professional groomer. They can do it painlessly.
@@BowieTheRagdollCat thank you! A little after I made this comment I tried pulling it apart and was shocked how easy it was! I gave her some whipped cream to lick up off the table and she let me work on it haha. Thank you for the video!
My rag doll never gets matted fur but my himalayans fur is a nightmare. He hates his tummy brushed and that's exactly where he gets matted. If only it was as easy as it looks here to get them out.
A professional groomer can do it painlessly, then your cat will allow it more.
@@BowieTheRagdollCat I agree, it's a bit of a dangerous job too, I'll let the professionals do it.
Ugh I wish my Maine coon still enjoyed being brushed, he liked it when he was a kitten and then all of a sudden he couldn’t stand it! I have to do very short brush sessions with him. He also likes to groom our other cat, but he doesn’t like her grooming him 😏 he gets really bad matts around his armpits and groin, which makes grooming sessions even more stressful for him. I get so jealous when I see other people with cats like this one in the video!! 😅
I brush my darling Foxtrot (a chubby blue-point Ragdoll like Bowie) basically everyday, yet his fur still tangles a lot :(
Once or twice a week should be sufficient, preferably with a pet steel comb. Bowie likes the brush very much, but it is not very efficient. If your cat's fur still tangles a lot, there may be something else going on. Then you better go to the vet or a professional groomer.
I prefer vids where someone talks, not playing music with text on screen.
It’s so sad my cat won’t even let me untie these with my hands
My cat bites me to my bones, and i always end up with bloody hands if i do that.
Hahahaha! Um, those are BARELY mats. And you have an animal that loves it! It’s great if you can get them while they are TINY and just beginning like this, unfortunately not all animals will let you ‘help’...
Exactly…!!! Mine growls like a dog…
Why do they call these things mats? They should be called clumps right?
very funny If it was that easy I wouldn't be looking for advice
Wat een lieverd is hij heerlijk!!!
Ja zeker! Hij wordt zelfs steeds liever.
My cat loves being brushed, but would never sit still for more than a second.
Same 🤣 it also move after 1 second
That's pretty amazing how she lets you brush her all over without fighting you. I can't even brush my cat. She has to go to a groomer because I can't handle her. Oh well...
I have a 16 old Blue Point Himalayan that looks like that cat...but nothing works. I even tried using a chair and a whip....nothing works.
A professional groomer?
omg I wish my ragdoll as calm as Bowie.........
My cat has a GINORMOUS mat on his neck
Then it's better to go to a vet or professional groomer.
I have a Bowie too ❤
Hi from Bowie to Bowie 🤗
Hiiiiiiii 🤗😍
Why would birds want cat hair
To put in their nests! A large nest broke up and fell from our tree our tree the other day and it was full of clumps of cat hair
Yep nests!
Heerlijke stel !!!!
Zekers!
Dream on my friend! My cat would never let me do that!!!
This way seems less painful
LMAO my cat wont even let me touch her lumps... anything on her belly is DEF off limits...
My motto: Divide & conquer mats
You didnt show much of anything to do with safely removing mats? Your cat Luna is beautiful tho.
That’s a good kitty😆I have a Himalayan and he’s a turd when I try that with him
Yeah theres no untangling this one. Its huge!!!
My cat will not stay still. Ahh i wish this kitty was mine
かわいい！もっと動画みたいな
ありがとう、もっと動画があるでしょう。 BowieのTH-camチャンネルを見たことがありますか？
😻😻😻
Шик, Блеск, Ля мурр Мурр Мурр 💖🐺🐶💋💘
Be very careful with the comb and scissors method. Your cat’s skin can be very pliable and can even come through the teeth of a fine comb! My poor ragdoll had to get stitches from this! It’s especially dangerous if you have a senior cat, and/or if they’re on meds like steroids that thin the skin.
I totally agree.
Be very careful with scissors.
A professional shaver for pets is much saver for removing knots and mats.
K
There is no way my cat would lay like that!!
❤😻
Dude . Let’s do it right
My Cat wouldn't be so qualm 😬
Such floof
I want this cats life totally Jelly 😒
My Cat wouldn't stay so qualm 😯