- 1). Determine how much of your cat's fur has been caught up in the dried foam. If it is just the very surface, removing the foam may be as simple as brushing your cat's coat. If it is tangled up in a few inches of hair, more drastic measures will be necessary.
- 2). Brush any loose foam from her coat using a cat brush. Cat brushes are generally made of short, stiff wires that penetrate the coat and remove tangles and mats. Run the brush gently over the top of the foam, working down toward her body in short, gentle strokes to prevent pulling the hair or scratching her with the brush.
- 3). Coat any stubborn tangles in a layer of oil to loosen them from the coat. Non-toxic oil, such as vegetable or olive oil, works well to penetrate the coat without the risk of making your pet sick. Let the oil sit on the coat for a few minutes for best results. Gently pick the oiled hair out of the foam, taking care not to rip out any hair that will not easily come loose.
- 4). Trim any large sections of foam if they cannot be brushed off or loosened with oil. Hold the scissors as flat against your cat's body as possible and trim in very small sections to avoid cutting your cat's skin. Pull the tangled foam away from the body and trim the hair directly underneath the foam for best results.
- 5). Bathe your cat in warm water to remove any remaining traces of oil and foam. Wet his coat thoroughly and apply a good quality pet shampoo, lathering him well and allowing the soap to penetrate his coat. Rinse with plenty of warm water and rub him with a clean towel to remove as much water as possible. Keep your pet contained in a warm room until he is completely dry to prevent him from getting chilled.
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