Grooming: Matted Hairby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 06 Sep 2007 05:43 PM Long haired, double coated dogs and cats like Chows, collies, and Persians can be prone to hair mats without regular brushing and grooming. Why is fur matting bad for dogs and cats?
You can turn to a professional groomer for help, but you can also handle mats at home.
If your pet won't stand for the attention, you can shave the mat away with electric clippers or a moustache trimmer. If you don't have an electric razor or trimmer available, you can cut the mat away with regular scissors. Slip a comb beneath the mat (between fur mat and skin) and use blunt tipped scissors to cut the mat away. Once the mat has been removed, you can relieve pain and swelling by applying ice wrapped in a washcloth for ten to fifteen minutes. If the skin is irritated from the clippers, apply witch hazel or a hydrocortisone cream to the area. Prevention is easier than dealing with hair mats. Regular brushing and other grooming can help keep the fur mats away. Learn more about Aimee Amodio  Aimee is a fiction writer... dog lover... music lover... Relevantpets tags User Comments Mattedhairgroomer (10) 10 Sep 2008 03:51 PMRemoval Cream for Matted Pet Hair No need to worry, we have the best solution to your matted pet fur. No more cutting or shaving!! Matted fur happens to most dogs or cats. When you notice matted fur on your dog or cat, it's very important to remove the matted fur as soon as possible. It can be very ugly, and very uncomfortable for your pet. There are several factors which can cause matting, but the most common cause is lack of grooming. If your dog has long flowing hair, she may develop matted hair at some point. Some cats and dogs have 2 coats of fur which shed and need to be brushed out. If you haven't brushed your cat, dog or horse mane/tail for long periods of time-your pet will suffer the consequences. Pets are dependent on us to groom them regularly; or to take them to a groomer regularly. Fleas can also cause matting. They can create a tangled mess in your pet's fur. Please check and treat your pet for fleas regularly. The Take Down Removal Cream for Matted Pet Hair is specifically designed to remove all pet hair tangles-no matter the severity of your pet's hair mats. The most important thing to remember when de-matting your pet is bathing your pet before trying to remove the mats will make the matts worse. This cream makes removing matts from your cat or dog easy, however it is not a speedy process, so be patient. Mattedhairgroomer (10) 10 Sep 2008 03:53 PMHow to Remove Severely Matted Cat Fur Remember to keep your pet calm as you brush. • A steel comb • Take Down Matted Pet Hair Removal Cream www.takedownproducts.com/take_down_matted_fur_hair_detangler First, let your pet get into a comfortable position... on your lap, on the floor, on the sofa, or wherever he can get comfortable. You don't want to wrestle your pet during this. If your pet is matted in several places, start de-matting in the places where your pet is most comfortable lying down... Also, do your best to control the cat or dog's head. Control the head... controls the pet. Second, pour small amounts of the Take Down cream on each section of matted hair. Massage in to your pets fur. Pull the matted clumps of fur apart into small sections with your hands. The matts are easier to remove if they are smaller. Also this will reduce the amount of fur your pet loses. Pick and comb through slowly each mat with the steel comb. Be sure to brush with the grain of the fur. Do not pull hard -it will hurt your dog. Use the steel comb to slowly break up the clumps. As the matts begin to break up, remove the tangles. Start at the end of the fur and work your way closer to the skin as the matts loosen up. If you try to start at the base of the fur, next to the skin, you'll just end up compressing the matts even tighter. Take your time. Be patient. Help your dog or cat to remain calm and comfortable. If you're sitting down to watch TV or a movie that would be a great time to work on the matts. After all the matts are removed, plan on regular grooming times for your cat or dog We believe that your pets are beautiful. . It is our duty to maintain and magnify their natural beauty. Community Tags grooming, long haired dogs, long haired cats, matted fur, matted hair Discuss this article
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