How To Shave A Really Matted Dog

Your dog probably doesn t even realize their coat is full of mats unless they have become so big that they form balls of hair.

How to shave a really matted dog.

See shaving is an alternative when you are not able to untangle the mats at all therefore here i will tell you how you can deal with the matted hair easily. Other home remedies for matted dog hair. Liberally rub the cornstarch into the matted fur then slick the hair from the bottom to the top of the mat using a comb. Groomer and protest the next time you try to groom him.

Shave down the dog s sides and down the legs next. After following the process if your dog still has mats left then you can shave the hair with a cordless clipper. Check the shavers for overheating regularly while shaving your dog since they tend to overheat and could burn your pet. Even when done by a professional mat removal can be very uncomfortable for the dog and you don t want your dog associating that the groomer means a painful brush out or full shave every visit.

Depending how badly matted the dog is then you will need to either cut the area with scissors or get yourself a dematting comb or rake and work the knots out if they are not too bad. If the dog s fur is severely matted the entire coat might come off in one piece like a sweater. Grooming a matted dog. These can make sleeping very uncomfortable for your dog and can in time start to pull on his skin causing pain and irritation.

You might get the job done but you will have lost the dog s confidence in you as a d i y. If the dog is matted all over as in the picture then the only option is to shave the dog using a very short clipper blade. If your dog is really matted it is better to shave him down or have the groomer do this rather than subjecting him to any painful de matting.