03/09/2026
Ronnie had got her coat in a rather painful pickle….she was pelted over much of her body.
This means that I had to shave off her entire coat to help her feel comfortable again.
What is a pelt? A pelted coat means that lots of individual mats have spread and are joined together to create what must feel like a straight jacket stitched to the skin.
This can often mean that the skin underneath is sore where it’s been pulled into the pelted fur. You can see some inflamed areas of skin on Ronnie’s side after her clip, these have been treated with a soothing skin gel for cats and her owner will be keeping an eye out to make sure it doesn’t get worse. Most often merely being once again open to fresh air is enough to help healing take place.
Ronnie is now booked in for a follow up groom in a few months and regular 8 weekly visits thereafter to keep her coat in good shape as it grows back.
She was a very sweet girl and her owner said how much happier she’s been at home since.
If you’re concerned that your cat is getting mats please get in touch to find out how I can help.
https://thecuttycrumbcat.co.uk/contact-the-cat-groomer/
WhatsApp : 07795 338591.