Domestic cats with long hair have a special charm and grace. But such pets are very demanding care, without which their hair can lose its appeal. What are warlocks and why do they form?
Description and causes
Koltuns have a second name - trichomes. It is believed that this is a pathological condition of the animal’s hair, in which the hair, both live and dead, tangles and forms rather dense lumps of hair, causing the cat many inconveniences.
And although the warlocks are not a disease requiring treatment, they create a greenhouse effect and visibly tighten the skin, turning the once-well-groomed pet into a shaggy beast. The cat feels uncomfortable, because of which she is trying to lick or gnaw an annoying lump of fur. Sometimes, by these actions, the animal is capable of injuring itself.
Having figured out what cat mollusks are, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that influence the occurrence of this problem:
- Improper hygiene and the use of unsuitable animal shampoos when bathing.
- An unbalanced menu and a lack of vitamins, which contributes to the formation of dandruff.
- Some ailments (chronic skin diseases, metabolic disorders, hyperfunction of the sebaceous glands).
- Fleas or other parasites.
- Unnatural sources of pollution, which the animal can not get rid of on its own.
Ways to get rid
The procedure for the removal of tangles is unpleasant for cats, but is mandatory when they occur. If hairballs are small and sparse, comb them with a comb. A comb with rare teeth is best suited for this. In order not to hurt the animal, in the process of combing, you should hold the coat, controlling its tension.
For more dense and voluminous tangles, it is necessary to use a special tangentor. In especially severe cases, tangled wool can be cut with scissors with rounded ends to avoid injuries.
If the cat is very neglected, then the best option would be to contact a veterinarian who is well aware of what the wolves are and how to deal with them. Also, a specialist can determine the cause of unpleasant lumps if their formation occurs constantly and in large quantities.