Badly Matted Dog

Tips for untangling your dog s matted hair.

Badly matted dog.

Badly matted fur should always be remedied by a professional dog groomer. Another matted dog hair remedy is cornstarch a good alternative if you re in a bind or don t have access to a pet store or time to wait for ordering the items above. It took one hour to remove the matted hair that weighed nearly as much as the dog did and cut back her 7 inch nails covered in hair feces and years of grit according to the nhs. Hold the base of the knot where you cut it so that your hand protects the dog s skin.

Matted dog hair can be painful for your pet so prevent matting by brushing your dog s coat regularly. The best way to brush mats out of your dog s hair is to prevent them forming in the first place. You can use a brush or comb to untangle the rest of it once you ve gotten the biggest part undone. Mats will only get worse so they must be removed.

Ideally you should start training your dog as a pup to enjoy being groomed. The good news is that proper brushing will prevent mats from ever occurring. If your dog is really matted it is better to shave him down or have the groomer do this rather than subjecting him to any painful de matting. The bad news is that not every owner will have the time the patience or the knowledge to brush their dog properly.

When cutting matted dog hair use sharp scissors which are long enough to cut with ease. If your dog has mats in his coat this advice will help you to untangle them. You might get the job done but you will have lost the dog s confidence in you as a d i y. Groomer and protest the next time you try to groom him.

To help avoid this in the future and deal with matted dog hair as soon as you notice it we discuss how to detangle remove and cut matted hair. Matted hair is a painful condition most commonly seen in dogs and cats with long coats. If your dog s hair isn t matted too badly try using your fingers to work it apart first. Earlier this month the dodo told the story of a amaze bobb a dog with an extreme case of matted hair.

Liberally rub the cornstarch into the matted fur then slick the hair from the bottom to the top of the mat using a comb. The condition is caused by tangled knots or mats which cause discomfort and even lead to health risks. It also inflates the grooming costs and reflects badly on you the pet owner. Follow these tips for removing snarled tangled matted.

Again if this job is too hard for you it is best to take the dog to a professional to ensure a good job and the dog s well. Instead of going to the dog groomer save some money and learn to remove matted hair yourself.