Question:
My cat is 14 years old. She is diabetic and requires an insulin injection daily. During the past few months, her hair is clumping up and eventually falls out or I have to pull it off. There is no sign of fleas, but alot of dandruff. Since she is old she does not groom herself like she use to.

I try to brush her, but the clumps are so massive the brush won't go through them. Some of the places are bald where the clumps have come off.

I know she could possibly have hyperthyroidism in addition to her diabetes. That could be treated with medicine.

Can any one tell me how to groom her. I am afraid if she is bathed and the hair removed, it would never grow back. Plus I don't want to traumatize her and make the condition worse.

HELP PLEASE!

Answer:
A Suggestion:

Wylie 3,

Personally I would consider shaving your cat. The hair clumping seems to be an ongoing problem.
I shave my cats twice a year due to thier long hair....and i suggest the same to you.

Many groomers will charge about 30-35 dollars to do this.
I suggest that you stay with your cat and comfort it during the shaving, if you do decide to shave her.

Good luck

batcat

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