Shaving her down would probably be the kindest thing to do. mats are BAD for the skin. they pull at the skin, they prevent air from reaching the pores, they only get BIGGER, and if it is an area that may become wet, you end up with the equivilent of a diaper rash.


As a groomer, and as a cat owner, I find that MOST cats like the feel of the short hair cut.

I clip Calvin each year because he will not allow brushing. The same with foster cat Lizzie. I have also shaved a few of the short hairs that are prone to heavy shedding and hairballs.

As far as I know, there is no LICENSE to groom cats, but you'd be better off with one experienced and comfortable with cats. Not all shops deal with cats. (unless of course you'd like to drive to eastern PA, then I could do her for you)