Posts by Dr Faver

Why do cats get matted, and how can groomers fix and prevent it? Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM explains how a cat's barbed tongue grooms the coat and spreads sebum through the hair, why hair without enough sebum acts like Velcro and mats, and why matted cats are so often older cats with hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or liver or kidney disease. Learn the causes, cures and prevention of matting in cats and how to handle the matted cat on your table. Read the full article free with a Pet Skin Academy Free Plan membership. (October 2025 Issue)

September 2025 Article