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Help me get the matts out! I have NEVER had a matting problem with my other two...but Gemma came to me with matts down close to her skin. If I just brush with a brush, you'd never know the matts were there (which I assume is what the breeder did) but the comb will not go through! And it's getting worse. I really don't want to shave her!! But I feel it may be the only thing to do?!? She cries when I try to take them out...she is so tiny and delicate! And if I shave her, all her black hair will be gone and the silver will be there! Which I like but I like her to look like a puppy still! Any ideas on what to use to get them out? Of course I've tried all the detangling sprays I have.... Any ideas??? |
The only thing that will get those matts out is a slicker brush. Don't scrape the skin. It get's those matts out really great and is what all groomers use. Work on a little area at a time till they are all out, then shampoo and use a really good conditioner so they don't matt up again. Be sure to use the slicker to brush every day, then comb. |
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You can try rubbing a bit of cowboy magic detangler into the mat before brushing, or you can simply just cut the mat out. |
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I used to get Cricket's matts out with Plushpuppy's Blowdry Cream and a comb. The heavy cream made them slick, oil would probably work too. I warn you it takes a while. Puppy coat can be a pain in the butt. |
my new little boy vinnie is the same way. i have been brushing him little by little each day. it seems to be working. when i first go him, there were no mats but when the silver started to show, there were matts all over the place. weird!! |
If worse comes to worse you could get a demattiing comb. They have blades on them that will cut through the matt |
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OH poor baby. I hate matts that are close to the skin like that. You may need to just cut it out |
Try doing one mat at a time when she's tired. Get her to burn up some energy and then give it a go. Put conditioner in and let it soak in her hair a bit, then try to work it out with your fingers first. Then use the comb. If not you may need to just cut her hair and let it grow out. I know it's sad to see their hair go though :( Good luck! |
I to am still struggling with this problem. i tried everything sugested from conditioners to a dematting comb nothing seems to work!! also mine hates being brushed as well..is it just because its puppy coat? will it get better as his silver comes in more? i feel so bad because he cries and cries when i brush him and i get bit! is there a positive way to groom them? |
I use Cowbow Magic Detangler after bathing Bengi. Then use a slicker brush for the matts, I use it very gently because he doesn't like it. Try giving her some treat to calm her. |
If you have a petsmart near you with a horse department, you can find cowboy magic there..a lot of people have had success with it :) |
I love the slicker brush and actually just got one when I was in MI . . . it sure has improved Annika's coat even better . . . . so maybe you can try those, but make sure you get the soft kind :) Also, cowboy magic is a good one to try out. |
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