In this article, we will give you advice on how to groom your dog so as to prevent tangled clumps of fur from accumulating and making a mess out of your dog’s fur.
Matted hair usually happens in areas where the surfaces usually come in contact with other surfaces – like the dog’s fur under the collar and the area around the lower leg. Dogs from long-haired breeds are usually prone to matted hair.
Some of you might think that the only way to solve this problem is to bring your dog to a pet grooming salon and have them do the work for you.
However, it would be more practical for you if you could learn to detangle the mat yourself. This process will also help you understand your dog’s needs even better.
Below are some useful tools you need for the process of detangling:
· A de-matting comb
· A slicker brush
· Mat splitter
· An undercoat rake
· A detangler spray
Here is an easy step-by-step process of detangling your fur baby’s coat. Be careful not to force brush the matted coat so you will not end up hurting your dog.
Determine the areas where there are tangles
We first need to determine the problem areas in your dog’s body. A slicker brush can make this job easier for you.
Lightly brush your dog’s fur and take note of the areas where you need to exert a little more effort than necessary. See if a slicker brush can detangle the mat by brushing only the top portion of the fur.
However, be careful not to let your slicker brush touch your dog’s skin, as it might hurt him.
Spray some detangler spray on your dog’s matted coat
A spray detangler can help you detangle matted coat – as it breaks down matted coat, making it even more manageable.
Use a de-matting comb after applying a spray detangler to your dog’s coat. If a spray detangler is unavailable in your area, you may use coconut oil or cornstarch as alternatives.
Manually detangle fur
You may also use your finger to manually break down your dog’s clump of fur. You may gently pull apart clumped fur. It will even make manual detangling easier if you have access to a spray detangler.
Use a dematting comb
When you start combing the mat, make sure to gently pull it up and down the tangled area instead of just yanking. Remember that yanking may hurt your dog, whereas gently pulling the fur up and down exerts less pressure on the dog’s skin.
For a larger area of tangled fur, you can use a mat splitter, which cuts out larger mats into smaller mats. Always remember that combing the mat is always the best way rather than cutting the clumps.
There you have it.
Now, you can do the detangling process yourself without hurting your dog and your budget.
