Don t give your dog a bath before removing mats.
Dog mat fur.
Dog fur often becomes tangled and knotted around itself without frequent brushing which is called matting.
Another matted dog hair remedy is cornstarch a good alternative if you re in a bind or don t have access to a pet store or time to wait for ordering the items above.
In extreme cases the dog s coat will become what groomers call pelted when matting is very tight to the skin preventing proper air flow.
Liberally rub the cornstarch into the matted fur then slick the hair from the bottom to the top of the mat using a comb.
Also known as dematting rakes these combs are specifically designed to pull apart mats.
Water may tighten the mat and make it harder to remove.
Be aware that some rakes can cut away your dog s fur rather than comb it out this is a good temporary solution but often results in hair growing back unevenly which is especially problematic for styled breeds dematting combs are just the thing for those tough thick knots.
Larger hair mats will require a de matting comb.
Other helpful tips for removing a mat from your dog s coat.
If your fur baby has quite a few mats or is severely matted talk with a professional groomer and come up with a plan that is least painful for your dog.
Carefully move the de matting comb through the mat holding the hair closest to the skin to prevent pulling the mat and causing pain to the dog.
They are also called de matting tools de matting rakes or mat splitters.
Mats occur frequently in many dog breeds with curly fine or double coats.