Dog Grooming: Prevent Matted Fur

Prevent your dog from getting a matted fur by checking its fur regularly. If you have observed a tangled fur on your dog, get rid of it instantaneously as your dog will be very uneasy with it. By removing the matted fur right away, you will stop your dog from pulling at the tangle that would cause more harm to its fur. When your dog has a tangled fur, it will be very ugly and at the same time agonizing for your dog.

Tangled Fur Causes

Grooming deficiency. When your dog lacks grooming, then matted fur will form. Remember to always brush your dog's fur as they are totally dependent on you to take care of them. You may want to hire a pet groomer, if you don't have time for this.

Fleas. One of the reasons of matting is flea infection. Treat your dog for fleas regularly to prevent a tangled fur and a sickly dog.

Shedding fur. Dogs that shed and aren't groomed properly are prone to matting. Brush the shedding fur from your dog - even though shedding fur is normal, you still have to brush it out.

Remove your Dog's Tangled Fur

Prepare:

* A steel comb

* A slicker brush

* A matt splitter

Put your pet in a comfortable position. It is recommended that you and your pet are comfortable especially if you need more time to de - matt.

Brush your dog's fur with steel comb. Don't pull so hard and make sure you only brush the grain of the fur.

Divide the matted fur. The tangled fur is easier to remove if they are sectioned and this will minimize the loss of fur. Use a scissor to divide the matts and be careful that you won't go deeper.

Use the slicker brush to remove the tangles. Start at the end of the fur then work closely to the skin as the matts loosen up. Starting at the base of the fur will just compress the matted fur tighter.

Repeat the process. If your pet has a lot of matted fur, then repeat the process. Remember that this will require your time and patience.

Reminders:

Keep the combs in a visible place so that you are reminded that your pet needs grooming, to avoid matted fur. Regularly grooming will take less time than having to de - matt fur.

The most important thing to remember when de-matting your pet is not to bathe your pet when you want to remove matted fur. Matted fur can be tighten and can also add up when wet.

The most important thing to remember when de-matting your pet is not to bathe your pet when you want to remove matted fur. Matted fur can be tighten and can also add up when wet.

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