My cat's skin is dark and rough after mat removal. Is it normal?

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Hey, i’ve had to travel & leave my 2 cats with a friend. When i got them back, Thea had terrible mats around her neck & ear so i took her to a groomer. When i got her back she had patches in the areas where the mats were but the skin seemed fine. Now a week later the patches look dark & rough to touch though she isnt itching/licking it or anything & when i touch it she is fine it doesnt seem to hurt her. Could it be from the mats & that her hair is growing back? Or is it something more serious? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

These dark specs are essentially embedded dirt. This stuff is difficult to remove, but will eventually return to normal with regular bathing and a few weeks of time. This is generally not concerning, and there's no signs of infection or irritation, but this can indicate a flea infestation, so it's good to check her carefully for any signs of fleas. Below is a helpful article about fleas. https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas/ For now, I recommend bathing her with a cat shampoo once every week for the next four weeks. The skin should look normal again after a month. I hope that helps and all is well with Theadora.

My cat's skin is dark and rough after mat removal. Is it normal?

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