How Do You Untangle Matted Dog Hair?
Whether your dog’s matted hair is evidence of a hard life before you rescued her or the fact that she simply likes to play hard, you’ll want to remove tangles as soon as possible. Not only will you relieve your dog from physical discomfort, you’ll be able to run your fingers through your dog’s hair again. While there are professional dog groomers who specialize in de-matting dog fur, with the right tools and knowledge, you can save yourself money and untangle matted dog hair at home. Run your fingers through your dog’s hair to identify all tangles, both hidden and visible. Clip a bobby pin to these mats to keep them separate from the rest of your dog’s hair. Pay special attention to the undercoat–the hair nearest the skin. Remove all debris caught inside the mats. Look for loose foreign objects such as burs and clumps of dirt. For sticky items like candy and gum, freeze the object with ice to harden it and then remove it. For particularly hard-to-remove items, you may need to clip tha
