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Just like dogs, cats shed hair, and worse than shedding, long haired cats are prone to having mats form on their fur.  Mats can pull against the skin, not only causing pain, but also causing potential infection.  Unlike dogs, cats are often not fond of being brushed, thus it’s important to start brushing your cat when it’s a young kitten.  If you start brushing your cat at an early age, they will either enjoy, or won’t mind being brushed when they are a more mature feline. 

There are a couple options for brushing your cat.  In general, owners are fortunate that cats groom themselves, and thus their fur is often smooth.  However, mats can still form regardless.  If your cat happens to have mats, it’s best to start brushing them with a rake brush, and even use scissors to remove existing mats.  Once your cat is mat free, a cat comb applied to their fur once a week should keep mats from forming.