Frisco Metal Dog Comb.
This metal comb is ideal for removing tangles and mats from your pup's coat since they love to play around and may get their coat dirty with debris. With a sturdy metal comb featuring wide and narrow sets of bristles, you can easily get rid of all the dead undercoat and debris.
A sturdy metal comb that is at least 6-8” in size will be the best tool for this job. Very small combs or flea combs have teeth that are too close together to get the matting out without pulling too much hair at the same time.
Shaving out mats with clippers is the safest way to remove a severe mat. This will leave a bare patch in your dogs fur. If your dog only has one or two small areas where mats are severe, we may be able to shave those areas and keep the length on the remaining part of his body.
If you're really struggling to remove your pup's mats, take him to the groomer. While it may cost you some money, it will save both you and your dog a lot of anguish. If you find your dog is developing mats, increase the frequency of grooming appointments to help keep them at bay.
Description. The FURminator adjustable dematter tool safely and easily removes matted hair on both dogs and cats. The tool works with most hair types, long or short, thick or fine, and for most animal types. Regardless of hair type, always use on a dry pet So mats are loose.
If the mats are only affecting your cat's fur, a professional groomer can remove them either by combing or by shaving them off with electric clippers. If the mats are affecting the skin as well, veterinary care may be needed to remove them and care for any inflammation and irritation of the skin.
Sprinkle a small amount of cornstarch or talcum powder in the area of the mat, and gently work it around with your fingers. Gently pull the mat up away from the skin, so you can see where the skin is. If the cat resists, take a break and speak in a soothing voice, petting the cat until it relaxes.
If you notice a mat which cannot be easily brushed out, your pet should visit a groomer or veterinarian. They can safely clip the mats out and provide instant relief.
An undercoat rake is designed to remove the undercoat of your dog with small sharp blades that are set closely together. These blades grab and remove excess or dead hair while leaving the topcoat shiny and healthy. This type of rake can work on double-coated breeds, heavy coats, rustic coats, or hand-stripped coats.
Condition Your Hair
With wet or lightly dampened hair (a spray bottle to spritz on some moisture works great!), massage in moisturizing or detangling-specific conditioner. You can also use detangling spray or oil (coconut, jojoba, argan, or a similar oil) instead, to help hydrate and loosen your hair.
I soaked the putty-matted hair with WD-40, worked it in with my fingers, and was eventually able to slide every bit of Silly Putty out — no emergency haircut required!
Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can keep your hair healthy and protect the hair cuticle. It also detangles your hair if you mix it in equal parts of water and rinse your hair with the solution after shampooing. Massage it into your scalp for 10 minutes before finally rinsing it off with water.
Isolate any free-hanging hair strands. Work a detangling brush from the bottom of the hair, moving slowly and carefully up toward the matted area. Alternate between the detangling brush, wide tooth comb, and rat-tail comb as needed based on their effectiveness in loosening the tangles in the matted area.
Using a detangling leave-in conditioning spray can make brushing easier as well, especially if your dog has a long coat that tangles easily. Spray the leave-in conditioner on your dog's damp coat after their bath and before drying, or lightly spray over dry fur and brush it through your dog's coat.
Simply put, matting is painful for your dog. Even mild matting can cause your pet pain, stress and discomfort. And brushing out established matts involves a process of pulling live hair out of the skin as healthy hair has become enveloped by matts and clumps.
Any dog with a wiry coat that is easily removed can get hand stripped. This includes most Terrier breeds, as well as some sporting or hound breeds.
A safe and easy way to remove matts, knots and tangles from your pet's coat.