If it's really bad I'd say shave him. It's the easiest and least painful way to go. He might look a little silly for a few months, but it'll grow out...
I got a new Yorkie a couple weeks ago and he was all matted... I tried working out one of the small ones but it was just too frustrating for the both of us. In the end it was easier to just take the clippers to him, I don't think any amount of conditioning/tangle sprays would've helped.
What kind of brush are you using? Sounds like it wasn't getting all the way down to the skin. A good pin brush or comb will help to get all the way down there... I hear the Chris Christensen brushes and combs are pretty nice, but you can get something from the pet store too. Make sure there's no little balls on the tips (they'll break the hair) and it doesn't scratch your skin. |