Matts, matts and more matts!! Help!

[irishawk]

Right now I'm having a multitude of problems with Howie's fur. All of the sudden one day there were matts everywhere! And bad ones! Especially on his back along his shoulder blades and neck. I think it's from the harness I've been using on him.

Soo, here go my questions:
What type of harness can I use that will matt his fur less?
I've read some past posts on de-matting, but what are your opinions Cowboy Magic vs. Ice on Ice?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[IluvLucy]

I have the same problem with Rebel. He has LOTS of fur and I've been finding mats on his belly and hind legs I bathed him Saturday and used a really good conditioner and still couldn't get the mats out. I ended up having to cut a few of them out. I bought ice on ice and tried it, but the mats were sooooo bad I couldn't get them out.

[chachi]

When Jewels has matts I shampoo and conditioner her. I brush her hair through when the conditioner is on. Then I rinse and towel dry and put in cowboy magic and brush through again

[Dina_Nichole]

Hi, sorry about all the matts. I used to get bad matts on my girls when I'd put their clothes on. However, Since I started using the cowboy magic it has really helped. If you haven't tried this stuff already I seriously suggest it. Could always put a little extra in the troubled spots. I notice my girls get matts still (not nearly as bad) but they tend to come out alot easier. I no longer have to cut the hair off Good Luck!!

[IluvLucy]

Originally Posted by chachi

When Jewels has matts I shampoo and conditioner her. I brush her hair through when the conditioner is on. Then I rinse and towel dry and put in cowboy magic and brush through again

Do you prefer the cowboy magic to ice on ice?

[chachi]

Actually I use both. I use cowboy magic when I am taking matts out. I use Ice on Ice as an everyday conditioning spray when I brush them

[IluvLucy]

Originally Posted by chachi

Actually I use both. I use cowboy magic when I am taking matts out. I use Ice on Ice as an everyday conditioning spray when I brush them

Thanks for the info. I've been brushing mine every day, but doing it "dry". I'll start using the ice on ice each time I brush and continue to use conditioner every time I shampoo them. I've never used a comb, always a brush. Is it better to comb the conditioner thru them before rinsing or just let it "sit" for a minute?

[cheeselover8481]

I have the same problem. I'm going to try missing link to see if that works.

[Patti]

Cowboy Magic is great for getting matts out. I use the Ice on Ice when I brush her.

[Bnot]

Cowboy Magic is great for the mats. And a bottle will last forever! One of the few products I will not be caught without!

I was clipping the mats out of Venus before I ordered it, they were that bad. Now I can just comb through her hair once a night, no mats at all!

[IluvLucy]

OK, tonight I got out the ice on ice, the brushes, and the combs and went to work on Rebel. I misted him down and worked on one area at a time and guess what...... he's a cutie under all that hair! The mats came out and he looks really smooth and shiney.

I was so impressed that I worked on Lucy too and she looks great.

I had always brushed them dry, but I never will again!

[irishawk]

Thanks for the great replies! I'm going to order both Ice on Ice and Cowboy Magic. He NEEDS it.

Last question - does a silk harness help with getting matts in that area? His harness now I'm 99% sure is what's causing most of this trouble.