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Originally Posted by Maximo  Poor baby. I would cut the hair down and start over to spare her of the pain, and to prevent possible skin damage which will hinder future hair growth. You can keep her in clothes to keep her warm. Just stay on top of the combing since clothes can add to matting.
When the hair is badly matted at the skin, I would use scissors. My understanding is that clippers can catch a matted hair and pull skin and possible injure your pup.
I am very sorry for your loss of your Yorkie boy. |
I've always heard the same thing too! I use scissors whenever there is a mat. You just have to start near the skin and cut away from the skin, down the hair. It's been my method for over 20 years without a cut or nip to the dog and was shown how by a professional groomer. It's a way to get a mat out with very little damage to the long coat....clippers are drastic.