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Originally Posted by kalina82  no no no, that is very dangerous! Never use scissors to cut mats out when they are close to the skin. You are more likely to cut the skin with scissors then with a clipper. With clippers you have to use a blade that fits between the mat and the skin and it should glide right through. If its tugging or not going through easily then switch to a shorter blade.
I've seen many injuries from owners trying to cut out mats with scissors. |
Thank you for correcting me. That makes sense if the mats are right on top of the skin. I was repeating something I read here from an exhibitor, but maybe she never had a mat mat right at the skin level.
I have had to cut very little on my guys, only a few strands between the back legs and under the front arms. When I use the scissors, I don't get close to the skin. I cut further down the hair shafts and then work the remaining tangle out with my fingers.
I will bookmark your post for future reference.
