Get Out Dog Mats

When the mat still won t come out.

Get out dog mats.

Be aware that some rakes can cut away your dog s fur rather than comb it out this is a good temporary solution but often results in hair growing back unevenly which is especially problematic for styled breeds dematting combs are just the thing for those tough thick knots. To brush mats out of dog hair spray your dog s coat thoroughly with a detangler and work through the fur with a slicker brush. When you locate a mat hold it at the base and slowly ease the knotted fur apart with your fingers. Resist the urge to cut it out with scissors.

How to comb out your dog s matted fur what causes mats. Even when done by a professional mat removal can be very uncomfortable for the dog and you don t want your dog associating that the groomer means a painful brush out or full shave every visit. Mats not only make the coat look disheveled they actually add to a dog s distress and cause skin irritation. Keep in mind this isn t a doggy spa treatment.

Dogs that sit a lot or are right hipped or left hipped when they sit will get mats from the fur being compacted in that spot verplank adds. It s all in the brush. Now that you re prepared with products it s time to pamper your pup. Take your dog in to your groomer for fun mini visits between appointments where they get to say hi to staff and snack on some yummy treats.

You can then use shears to remove the mat completely effectively shaving down to the skin. Fur mats for a variety of reasons. This one sided blade cuts apart mats using a sawing motion. Be sure all the mats and tangles are gone before you wet your dog as water will make a tangle worse and a mat tighter and harder to get out.

A groomer will get the mat out and can recommend an overall doggie haircut to avoid the problem. If you cannot brush out the mats in dozer s ears you may have only one option. How to get mats out of dog hair. Use rosewater shampoo to get your dog clean and follow with rosewater conditioner to help ensure mats and tangles don t develop as you are drying your dog.

The easiest way to do this is to use a comb to get under the mat. Problems with matted dogs. Needles to say this biting can discolor the hair and cause skin. Saw away from your pooch of course.

This is to shave them out. Instead see a professional. Neglect and lack of grooming also cause tangles and knots. Here are some steps to remove mats.

Also known as dematting rakes these combs are specifically designed to pull apart mats. Mats tend to occur wherever there is rubbing or movement such as between the legs under the chest and tail or around the ears or collar. You can also try sprinkling stubborn mats with cornstarch and working through them with a dematting comb. When this happens the dog bites at its skin or tries to scratch causing the mat to grow in size and the hair to get even more tangled.

They form a safety barrier between the mat and his skin.