Get Knots out of Cats

Does your cat have small knots or matted fur? Read this article to find out how to gently remove the knots to make a happier, healthier cat!

Steps

Find a comb that has the teeth very close together. You might also try a densely-toothed brush with wire teeth. The closer together the teeth are, the easier it is to comb out the knot.
All grooming is best done when a cat is relaxed and lying down. Before starting to comb your cat, it may be helpful to have another person comfort and pet the cat while you brush it so it does not get frightened during the combing.
Place your hand gently, but firm in front of the knot to hold the fur in place. Take the comb and start at the top of the knot. In light, short strokes comb through the cat's fur. Don't do one long stroke as this will pull on the cat's fur and skin, and it will hurt the cat.
You should still have some parts of the knot left. Put just a little more pressure on the comb and - again - use short strokes to comb the fur.
Repeat this step, staying very gentle, until the entire knot is combed through. You will need patience and time to get the knot out.
After the knot is out, comfort your cat. Run your fingers through the spot where the knot was, letting the cat know that the sore is relieved. Talk to the cat and say "good girl" or "good boy" in a happy tone. Once it is relaxed again, you should let it be and not disturb it.

To avoid having knots in your cat's fur, you should brush it regularly. If your cat has short hair one a week would be fine. Long-haired breeds need brushing once or twice a day.
Gentleness is key. If you pull hard at the cat's fur, it will hurt it. Think of how you get knots in your hair. If you just pulled in one hard, quick stroke, it would hurt very bad. Keeping gentle and repeatedly short strokes will keep the cat relaxed and pain-free.
If the knot is very large, you may want to see a groomer. They have more advanced tools and would be able to easily get it out for you. If you do not have the money to do this, you can still comb through it. Be very gentle and patient.

If the cat is angry, you should let it be and wait for it to get in a better mood. Otherwise the cat might want to claw or bite you. It will do this because it thinks it is in danger and is trying to break free. Let it be and when it is in a happier mood you could try again.
Too much pressure on the comb or too long and fast the stroke will pull at the cat's skin and fur and hurt the cat. Don't ever do this because it can injure your cat.