Clumps of hair on back...

[redbird]

Autumn has had a large clump of hair on her back, she now has a few more smaller clumps along the back toward her tail. She doesn't seem to be in pain and she doesn't seem to be itchy.

Anyone have any idea of what this could be. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get her to the vet, she is just about impossible to get her into the carrier. I have health problems which makes it very difficult for me. I have had to cancel many vet appointments because of this.

[Randi]

She is long-haired, isn't she? Have you tried putting a bit of oil on it and softly comb it out? You have to be patient and do it over a couple of days. Let her decide when. Sit behind and lean over her, stroking her, then you may be able to do it.

Good luck!

[Karen]

Does she allow herself to be combed? Might they just be tufts ready to be shed?

[redbird]

Does she allow herself to be combed? Might they just be tufts ready to be shed?

No she doesn't Karen, I can't do anything at all to her and that's the problem.

[Karen]

No she doesn't Karen, I can't do anything at all to her and that's the problem.

Awww, maybe try leaving the brush out where she sees it often, and try to get her used to it. Can you touch her at all? Even just to pet her?

[snakemama]

You might consider having her professionally groomed if she won't tolerate you brushing her. Those mats will harbor bacteria and will eventually tighten enough to make her quite uncomfortable. :/

Matted kitties are no fun! Kyuby gets them around his backside and he gets SO ANGRY when we insist on brushing them out.

[redbird]

Awww, maybe try leaving the brush out where she sees it often, and try to get her used to it. Can you touch her at all? Even just to pet her?

Yes Karen, she loves to be petted and loves sitting on my lap to be petted and loved. I cannot pick her up tho and I really need to get her to the vet but I can't get her in the carrier. I am going to get in touch with Animal Control to see if they can help me get her in the carrier but I think that is just wishful thinking.

[redbird]

She is long-haired, isn't she? Have you tried putting a bit of oil on it and softly comb it out? You have to be patient and do it over a couple of days. Let her decide when. Sit behind and lean over her, stroking her, then you may be able to do it.

Good luck!

No I wouldn't say Autumn is long haired. She will not allow me to get near with a comb or brush so that's out. If I try, she just runs. She has been like that ever since we became roommates.