Getting Mats Out Of Dog Tail

The best way to deal with mats is to not let your dog get them in the first place.

Getting mats out of dog tail.

Make short strokes with the comb careful not to pull the hair and cause the dog pain. A severely matted dog is not a happy dog. Always watch out for the ears folds of skin loose skin and the tip of the 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.

When you locate a mat hold it at the base and slowly ease the. It s all in the brush. Neglect and lack of grooming also cause tangles and knots. Larger knots form when a part of the dog s coat has been neglected for some time.

After brushing out the tail combing through it with a metal tooth comb helps locate any remaining mats. Small mats or knots are easy to remove if the dog is brushed daily or several times a week. 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. Also check behind the ears under the armpits and along the inside of the legs.

Don t forget to inspect its paws as this is a common hiding place for mats and a very sensitive area for your dog. When everything else fails try clippers. 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. 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.