Cat with Hair Clumps in Fur

Question:

My cat has a lot of hair nodes, it's like a bump on his back. How can I remove the old hair? Can I give him a bath to remove?

Answer:

It sounds like you are referring to mats, or clumps of hair. The only way to remove these is to cut or shave them out. If they are not bad, you may be able to brush them out with a stiff wire (slicker) brush. Bathing usually causes them to tighten up or get worse. But you should be able to prevent them from recurring with daily brushing.

Good luck to you and your kitty,
Sara F. Jennen DVM