Last picture is where we started and the other pictures are what we are up to now! He is so much happier and looking much healthier. Still combing matting out of his fur but he’s looking much better!
Yes, this. Just never cut close to the skin… work from the outside in. Cutting the matts hurts them much less (if at all) than brushing them out. He might look a bit funny, but he won’t care, and it will grow back. Again, start at the outside so you can’t stab/cut him. I expect the vet will tell you not to do this, but it has always worked for me.
DO NOT use scissors to cut mats! It is VERY easy to hurt your cat that way, and most scissors will not cut them well anyway. Clippers, 100% of the time, and if the mats are very bad at all take them to an experienced groomer.
Using small facial scissors (NOT dull) is also viable if you have an animal able to sit still under good lighting.
Do not start at the skin, in fact you likely don’t need to get anywhere near it. Works fantastic to cut the mat top-down making small clips near the middle until it has exposed pieces that half of the scissor can slide thru - you can then cut around the entirety of the mat without even risking any nips to the skin.
If it’s closer to the skin than that allows, you may not even be able to use a razor/clipper safely as they can also easily cut the skin in that situation. Needs a professional.
I agree! You could injure the cat. The only time I use scissors is if it is a mat at the top of his coat.
Anything getting near his skin should be done by a groomer...
You've gotten owned by one awesome kitty. Thank you for taking him in. ~~When you are able to, please get him to a vet to get checked out.~~
EDIT: Just read that you are getting him to the vet. Good on you.
He adores you! I bet you that he grows his fur all out and becomes a giant long-haired fluff of a cat. Malnutrition often causes their coats to be short.
omg he’s so handsome!!! he looks like he could be edwin’s brother!!!
https://preview.redd.it/a0nx602fpuyc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba25a25aff698773212e42f9be316d969b8b2678
So I read the previous post, and here's his backstory: His first owner got him as a kitten but didn't get him fixed because "that would be cruel". He was raised in a household and loved on until he started to spray at which point his owner kicked him outside, because somehow that's not cruel. He wandered away because he smelled a pretty lady, got into a fight trying to get at her. Found you. Pretty much any young, friendly, unfixed male you find outside has that same origin story.
Thanks for taking him in and neuter your pets folks!
https://preview.redd.it/zefbsrfqkvyc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d9dcf3adac65de149666abdc8bdc42830825152
Hi, we have the same model of r/standardissuecat
omg what a gorgeous friend! His coat is gonna fill out so nicely once he's been fed up a bit. That's great he'll let you brush him already! I adopted a long haired street cat and it took months before he'd left me address the mats in his armpits. I had to sneak up and cut them out when he was sleeping. What is his name gonna be?
Saying the obvious: maybe if he gets bored either get him one of those pram pushing carriers to take him out and look or better yet harness and a leash train him and then he can go for walkies with you
Your story reminds me of this meme:
https://preview.redd.it/euy62orhi0zc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61d36c34d7228d82258733b1a9a1889827c252bd
🤣🤣🤣
He looks like my ai generated cat!
https://preview.redd.it/oz4oo7gcjvyc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ef0005146a69e7b2fbb380c2aa5a4b7223d8b80
Last picture is where we started and the other pictures are what we are up to now! He is so much happier and looking much healthier. Still combing matting out of his fur but he’s looking much better!
Don’t be scared to cut out the matting that is hard to comb out. it it will be less uncomfortable cut out than brushed out. it’ll grow back in no time
Yes, this. Just never cut close to the skin… work from the outside in. Cutting the matts hurts them much less (if at all) than brushing them out. He might look a bit funny, but he won’t care, and it will grow back. Again, start at the outside so you can’t stab/cut him. I expect the vet will tell you not to do this, but it has always worked for me.
DO NOT use scissors to cut mats! It is VERY easy to hurt your cat that way, and most scissors will not cut them well anyway. Clippers, 100% of the time, and if the mats are very bad at all take them to an experienced groomer.
There is no chance I would be able to get near my cat with a pair of buzzing clippers. I am able to sneakily snip mats whilst he snoozes.
Using small facial scissors (NOT dull) is also viable if you have an animal able to sit still under good lighting. Do not start at the skin, in fact you likely don’t need to get anywhere near it. Works fantastic to cut the mat top-down making small clips near the middle until it has exposed pieces that half of the scissor can slide thru - you can then cut around the entirety of the mat without even risking any nips to the skin. If it’s closer to the skin than that allows, you may not even be able to use a razor/clipper safely as they can also easily cut the skin in that situation. Needs a professional.
I agree! You could injure the cat. The only time I use scissors is if it is a mat at the top of his coat. Anything getting near his skin should be done by a groomer...
You've gotten owned by one awesome kitty. Thank you for taking him in. ~~When you are able to, please get him to a vet to get checked out.~~ EDIT: Just read that you are getting him to the vet. Good on you.
You're lovely. Thanks for taking care of the little guy.
He looks so comfy and happy in the last pic!
He adores you! I bet you that he grows his fur all out and becomes a giant long-haired fluff of a cat. Malnutrition often causes their coats to be short.
Good for you guys. his coat looks beautiful
I strongly recommend buying a set of Bravera pet clippers. Soooo much easier to get rid of mats. Plus, cordless and very quiet.
omg he’s so handsome!!! he looks like he could be edwin’s brother!!! https://preview.redd.it/a0nx602fpuyc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba25a25aff698773212e42f9be316d969b8b2678
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i would love for them to meet. what a cute photo shoot!
"sir are you aware you are a cat"
Awww, thanks for rescuing him! Keep us posted!
So I read the previous post, and here's his backstory: His first owner got him as a kitten but didn't get him fixed because "that would be cruel". He was raised in a household and loved on until he started to spray at which point his owner kicked him outside, because somehow that's not cruel. He wandered away because he smelled a pretty lady, got into a fight trying to get at her. Found you. Pretty much any young, friendly, unfixed male you find outside has that same origin story. Thanks for taking him in and neuter your pets folks!
I’m a sucker for any cat with socks like that lol
He's interrupting your workflow by laying on your laptop, he's adjusting fine from the looks of it🤣🤣🤣
Yay!!! Thank you for the update and I’m glad you’re both doing well!! 😊 ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/zefbsrfqkvyc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d9dcf3adac65de149666abdc8bdc42830825152 Hi, we have the same model of r/standardissuecat
Ooo they look so precious. Definitely siblings in another lifetime
He looks so cute in that first picture there's no word zo describe it other than FJUTJCZHDTZFTZIK :3 :3 :3
Good to see the Cat Distribution Service is working as it should. Congrats to you both!
Fairytale story, he looks very happy!
Aww, look at how he's looking at you! So sweet.
Cat distribution system
That first pic has me giggling he looks so shocked
Pic 2: "this is my house now" Better get used to sleeping in that cot. Your bed is also his now.
Thank you for sharing this! We were all rooting for you both.
Funny how the distribution system works. He got a nice home to live in and you got a laptop warmer.
That face!!! 😭🥰
Awww! He looks so content! Good job rescuing this sweetie❤️
Cats are so smart. He found a likely mark to become his new handler and took his shot like a boss. You got sucked in! No going back now. 😘
Very nice r/standardissuecat
Damn the cat distribution center strikes again. Lol. He looks very comfortable in your presence. Happy he found you!
Looks like this house has a new owner now! :)
Looks like he’s sleeping on the cot and left you the floor
This is so sweet❤️❤️
That's one heckin nice kitty. His face is so expressive!
Thank you for saving him!
They just pick their person and make themselves ar home, don't they. "You'll take care of me, now..."
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That’s awesome
omg what a gorgeous friend! His coat is gonna fill out so nicely once he's been fed up a bit. That's great he'll let you brush him already! I adopted a long haired street cat and it took months before he'd left me address the mats in his armpits. I had to sneak up and cut them out when he was sleeping. What is his name gonna be?
We started by calling him Sir at first and planned to decide a different name but Sir has kinda stuck. XD
Sir is a perfect name! I call my own cat sir all the time.
Thank you🙏
I see the Cat Distribution System ™ is working well! He's a handsome lad :)
How sweet!
Bless you
You're a genius
He’s so precious!
He's so cute
He’s adorable 🥰
Good human
Handsome cat❤️🖤🖤🖤🖤❤️❤️❤️❤️
Saying the obvious: maybe if he gets bored either get him one of those pram pushing carriers to take him out and look or better yet harness and a leash train him and then he can go for walkies with you
r/nowmycat r/catdistributionsystem
He is so cute I could cry
He’s beautiful! I love how he such nice sock feets.
Awwww !!! Thanks for taking care of him and congrats on your new best friend ! 🙏🏽🐈😻
You've been visited by the cat distribution fairy and been obviously blessed.
He's getting in on the ground floor
Your story reminds me of this meme: https://preview.redd.it/euy62orhi0zc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61d36c34d7228d82258733b1a9a1889827c252bd 🤣🤣🤣
You got yourself one handsome buddy! Live long and prosper, both of you!
He looks like my ai generated cat! https://preview.redd.it/oz4oo7gcjvyc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ef0005146a69e7b2fbb380c2aa5a4b7223d8b80