The least stressful way to remove mats is to split them with your fingers first.<\/p>\n
\n- Grab the mat as close to the skin as possible and pull apart gently. If the mat is especially large or compacted, or if it has sticks or briars in the center, it may not split easily.<\/li>\n
- Hold the mat close to the skin with a comb or mat rake and try to pull it apart. Take special care not to hurt your dog.<\/li>\n
- If the dog becomes edgy or tense, move on to another mat or take a short break.<\/li>\n
- Take your time, move slowly, and try to make the experience as positive as possible for your dog.<\/li>\n
- If the mat proves resistant to fingers and the mat rake, use grooming scissors to split it\u2014here, again, investing in a good pair of scissors is important. Do not use household scissors. Household scissors are too long. The tips of household scissors can wind up in a dog’s eye or an ear may be shortened by accident. Use the scissors as a last resort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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