Direct answer: remove loose material with fingers or a suitable comb only if it lifts without pulling. Stop when debris is sticky, tightly tangled, near skin or associated with pain.
Inspect before brushing
Use good light and check paws, armpits, tail and belly for thorns, wounds, ticks or substances. Wear gloves if the material is unknown.
Do not reach for scissors
Cat skin is thin and can be pulled into a mat. Oils, solvents and human cleaning products may also be unsafe if licked.
Escalate difficult cases
Contact a vet or qualified groomer for embedded objects, contamination, painful mats or skin injury. Prevent the cat from licking a suspected toxin while seeking advice.
A practical furniture note: The Cashmere Comb can support this routine where its current specifications suit your cat and room. Product furniture cannot diagnose or treat a health or behaviour problem.
