Key Points:
- Brush up and away from the skin so you don't repeatedly drag the tines of the brush against the tender skin and cause redness.
- Use line brushing as described in the below links
- The ears, collar area, legs (especially inner legs) and tail are the most prone to matting.
- Be gentle and do several sessions if your pet is very matted and/or sensitive.
- Reward with treats and love so they know brushing is a good thing.
- Be sure to get down to the skin because that is where the mats form.
- If your dog is very matted it is kinder to let us shave them than to brush it out.
- NEVER cut out mats with scissors, as you could cut the skin inadvertently, causing a vet bill.
https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/how-to-care-for-your-dogs-coat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWrFLxAjJWQ
Please feel free to email me at marilyn@prettypetsnm.com if you have any questions.