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01-27-2009, 10:01 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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| Cotton coat matting close to skin My little boy has a cotton coat and while I absolutely adore snuggling with him (he's so soft, just like a living breathing adorable teddy bear!) I have noticed that his fur is starting to mat close to his skin. I didn't notice it at first as the longer part of his hair isn't matted at all. I have tried everything I can think of but I just can't seem to get them out. I'm afraid I am hurting him. I really hate to have all his hair cut off as it is in the middle of winter and we currently have about 8 inches of snow on the ground. I own a slicker brush, a dematting comb (which helps with mats in the longer part of the hair, but not so good for getting super close to the skin), and a metal comb and have tried all kinds of detangler. Any helpful hints or suggestions? I would be most grateful!! |
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01-27-2009, 10:05 PM | #2 |
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| i know some harnesses or clothes make mats worse. brushing them while the conditioner is on them in the bath works really well to get the mats out. Also i have started using avoderm conditioning spray and its awesome so far.
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01-27-2009, 10:25 PM | #3 |
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| I've heard on here that it's harder to get mats out if you get them wet. However, I used a detangler and fine toothed comb on Lilly before I got her cut down and got them out.
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01-27-2009, 10:32 PM | #4 |
RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx
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| maybe just wet it may be harder but not with the conditioner in. I have done this numerous times and it has help when my pups have had mats.
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01-28-2009, 06:36 AM | #5 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | I use this stuff called "The Stuff" from Petedge. It's a conditioner/detangler that you spray on the mats, and then work through. I would also suggest getting a matt-cutter comb to do the job. You should be able to get them out without having to cut the hair.
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01-28-2009, 08:14 AM | #6 |
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| What is a matt cutter comb? And where do you get them?
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01-28-2009, 09:38 AM | #7 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | It's a special de-matting comb that is designed to break through mats without doing too much damage. I got mine at Petedge, but they have them all over. Here is the one I have ... PetEdge: Master Grooming Tools Dematting Combs Here is the link to "The Stuff" while I'm on that website ... PetEdge: The Stuff Conditioner and Detangler
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01-28-2009, 09:56 AM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Aiden had to be shaved down the last time we had him groomed..over 1 month ago. I brushed him evry night routine..all my animals jump up everynight for brushing and treats. Anyhow, He had mats close to his skin,that the brush I used,just was not reaching. The groomer had me get a pin brush and matting comb. What a difference. I actually got almost all the dead hair off my longhaired cats also. It's the best thing. I too use detangling sprays that helped alot also. So my point is even if your doing it daily,if your using the wrong brush they can get matted. I was sad to have him shaved down,but actually the porker is much thinner than I thought.
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01-28-2009, 11:56 AM | #9 | |
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Thanks..I will check it out....
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