Badly Matted Cat Under Bed

Hidey s bad hair day probably lasted for years.
Badly matted cat under bed. This can lead to dry scaly and sometimes irritated skin. A badly matted cat was found in its pennsylvania residence in mid december after her owner was to be placed in a nursing home. Cat who was abandoned for years by her alzheimer s suffering owner is found covered matted in fur dreadlocks paul russel s 82 year old distant relative with alzheimer s relocated to a nursing. When people found her she had 2 pounds of matted fur on her back about the weight of a pineapple or a small bag of rice.
An elderly man in pittsburgh pennsylvania owned hidey as well as a siamese cat named siam. Healthy and tangle free cat fur allows for a continuous air flow to your cat s skin. How to safely remove matts and how to prevent future matts from occurring. Why matted cat fur is bad.
In a story that serves as both a reminder to keep an eye out for the elderly and their pets. Dr magnifico a small animal veterinarian explains why cats fur becomes matted. The 14 year old cat who now goes by the name hidey was brought in by a relative to the animal rescue league arl in pittsburgh where she was covered in excess fur and grime. Everyone can relate to having a bad hair day.
Affected cats are lightly sedated and their hair coats are shaved to remove all affected mats. Seriously matted cats require veterinary attention.