Getting Mats Out Of Dog Tail

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.

Getting mats out of dog tail.

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. Neglect and lack of grooming also cause tangles and knots. Don t forget to inspect its paws as this is a common hiding place for mats and a very sensitive area for your dog. 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. Small mats or knots are easy to remove if the dog is brushed daily or several times a week. Always watch out for the ears folds of skin loose skin and the tip of the tail. It s all in the brush.

When everything else fails try clippers. Hold the hair out from the tail and work out and mats with the end of the comb working from the ends toward the skin. Also check behind the ears under the armpits and along the inside of the legs. Section the dog s hair to make it easier to locate the mats.

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. A severely matted dog is not a happy dog. After brushing out the tail combing through it with a metal tooth comb helps locate any remaining mats. Larger knots form when a part of the dog s coat has been neglected for some time.