Remove matted dog hair

It is important to start grooming your dog when it is a puppy.
This provides an opportunity for them to get used to the process.
Because of the wide range of hair types and lengths, it is important to purchase the proper equipment.
Your best bet for good advise will come from the breeder of your puppy (if that person is known). Other good sources of information can come from grooming books and professional groomers.
Wire rakes and brushes are often used to remove mats from long haired dogs.
Having a steel comb is a must.
Sometimes it is best to split the mat several times until the sections come out with combing.
Some mats are very tight to the skin and cannot be separated or combed out.
These require the use of clippers or scissors for removal.
Be very careful and take small amounts at one time.
More than one dog has been cut with scissors and require sutures to repair the wound.
When the mats are extensive and tight to the skin, this is the time a groomer needs to be involved in the removal process.
They can do it with less potential for injury to your dog or to you.
If you have an aggressive dog, your veterinarian may need to sedate your dog before the mat is shaved off.

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