# Need advice on grooming elderly cat with matted fur

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**Created:** [August 26, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-grooming-elderly-cat-with-matted-fur/507721 "2009-08-26T01:04:34Z")\
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Another way to clear matter hair is a bath with detergent. Once wet with detergent water, it’s fairly easy to comb them out.

And the only skin likely to be damaged is yours, when the cat shows her dislike for baths. 🙂

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