The author of the grooming industry reference guide notes from the grooming table has cleaned up dogs with fur so matted that the only solution was to cut off the entire coat which falls away in one piece like a pelt she says.
Cutting matted dog hair.
Some pet owners swear by this remedy to help in eliminating matted dog hair.
Hold the base of the knot where you cut it so that your hand protects the dog s skin.
Use your fingers to gently massage the knot.
Never bathe your dog if he has mats or tangled hair.
Cutting matted hair in dogs requires the use of certain tools.
Professional groomers on dealing with matted dog hair.
Shaving a dog with matted hair.
When cutting matted dog hair use sharp scissors which are long enough to cut with ease.
While it may be a bit messy it is readily available.
Don t assume that conditioner will.
Get you and your dog in a comfortable position where you can maintain control of your pup without making him feel trapped or scared.
Regular hairdressing scissors can work well.
Work from the outside of the mat where the hair isn t tangled and slowly untangle the hair without pulling.
Water acts as a sponge and only makes them tighter.
Get the right tools.
To make the process of removal easy you can use the following matted dog hair remedies easily available at home.
That degree of matting is extreme but all dogs can get tangles and knots in their fur.
Underarms and the under tail area can follow.
Watch how it s done.
This helps to loosen the hair naturally before getting the tools out.
If you are nervous and you feel like the shaving might be painful for your dog you may want to get some encouragement.
Be methodical in separating the matted hair.
Never cut into a mat with a pair of scissors as it is likely you could cut the dog s skin if the dog were to suddenly move.
Follow these tips for removing snarled tangled matted dog hair.
Go for the head first.
A very large mat can be removed by first placing the scissor blade nearest the skin and cutting the mat in half as you cut outwards towards the ends of the hair.
How to get mats out of dog hair.
You cannot use any ordinary dog brush or comb since the main.
If the mat isn t too bad spray it with detangler solution and use a comb to slowly work the mat free.
Matted dog hair remedy home remedies for matted dog hair.
Use corn starch to help loosen matted dog hair.
Grooming a matted dog.
Focus on areas with hair tangles and mats.
Scissors cut hair and skin.