My cat has matted fur and dandruff. What causes this and how to fix?

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Cat has matted fur, areas increasing. Used to be just on one side, I could work it out eventually. Then would be on other side. Now big clumps all up back. It's like the undercoat is all tied up in knots. He always did shed a great deal. Does appear to be dandruff like flakes on fur or when pet. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years old | 22 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Charlie! As a starting point, the matted areas will need to be shaved off with clippers - so you can either do this yourself, if you're comfortable, or take him to a veterinarian or groomer to have it done. Once the mats are out, you'll need to either brush him regularly (if he tolerates this), or have him shaved down regularly to prevent him from getting matted again. If this is a new development for him, I would also recommend a vet visit to find out if there might be a reason that he's no longer grooming himself properly. This can happen due to pain, skin issues, or systemic illnesses such as hyperthyroidism or diabetes.

My cat has matted fur and dandruff. What causes this and how to fix?

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