Kitty with matted hair

[valorie]

Our kitty is rag doll and Maine coon mix. Her entire body is now completely covered with matts. We feel so bad. We cannot shave her because she's outside kitty now and it's rainy and cold. We cannot bring her in anymore because she pees on the kitchen counters and we cannot break her of it. If anyone has any suggestions please, we need help with her.

 

[gardenandcats]

She needs to have the mats removed. Is she spayed? have you had her checked by your vets for any health problems causing the peeing problems? If your leaving her outside then maybe the best thing to do is try and find her a home where she can be taken inside. and have those mats taken care of.

 

[katskats]

First of all kitty should not be outside, Cats can catch many diseases, get fleas, ticks, abused, run over, and many more charming things. If your cat is peeing outside the box have her checked by the vet, there may be an underlying cause such as a UTI or something. If it's behavioral,  there are many things you can do to detour a cat, you can also check with your vet about that. It can be something as simple as litter...they have a litter called Cat Attract. If your not willing to do that, perhaps for your kitties sake you should rehome her or look for a no kill shelter where she can be properly taken care of.

As far as her being matted take her to a groomer if you cannot get them out. They will know if she needs to be shaved or not. If you leave her matted, it can affect her skin and cause sores. It is inhumane to leave a cat badly matted.

 

[spiffykitty]

She needs to be groomed. Those mats can pull on the skin. If they're tight against the skin, the skin underneath may even become infected. 

Have you ever taken her to a veterinarian? Sometimes the urination can be caused by a health problem. Has she been vaccinated?

Do you have a garage or some space where she can be housed during the winter?

Do you have a winter cat house or heating pad for her? 

The urination on counters is a behavioral issue. The solution may be as easy as getting bigger litter boxes, giving her extra time to get used to being inside, or using a different type of litter. If there are other pets, or loud children, she could feel nervous and use the counter because it makes her feel safe. 

If there is no other solution, wait until the weather warms up, but you're not taking good care of this cat.

Good luck.