Originally posted by jenluckenbach
It might be dietary (rather than a health problem). And it takes a while for a good food to begin working.

Questions...Is he neutered yet? And, was the mat in the tail on the top or underside?

Some cats, unneutered males primarily, can get "stud tail". Glands on the top of the tail, near the base, can make it EXTREMELY greasy.

Your plan of action.
another bath.....in Palmolive or other gentle dish washing soap. A lot of soap, a lot of scrubbing, and a lot of rinsing.

Brush, brush, brush......spreads the natural oils around. Use a wire slicker brush and shoot for once a day.


Feed a good food (may wish to discuss with a vet his particular needs)



OR

Just send him to me and I will do the grooming.


Ok... the matted clump was on the top side of his tail. Yes, he is neutered .... just after I brought him home, am using the slicker brush, and did use Dawn dishwashing detergent!!!


So, that only leaves one thing.... I'm packing him up and shipping him to JEN!!! No, I will try better food on him ... just in case! Thanks, Jen!