I have a dog who seems to always get matted up what do I do ?

Answer 1

I would suggest that yo ushave him down and start over

Answer 2

Your best bet would be to take him/her to a professional groomer. Let him/her discuss the best options for the type of coat you are dealing with.

If you have a long coated dog (like a Maltese, Yorkie, Shih Tzu or Poodle) the rake or Coat King will not do a job for you. This type of coat needs to be combed/brushed daily. When bathing a quality coat conditioner helps maintain a mat free existence.

If your dog has a long coat such as a Golden Retriever, Keeshond, Pekingese (etc) a rake is a good tool. Again, a comb is still needed to finish out the job.

Bottom line is that daily grooming and the proper tools are essential. A professional groomer should be willing to discuss this with you and guide you as well. You may have a coat type that would do better by being clippered into a cute (but shorter) trim. Makes daily life easier too!!

Answer 3

I agree that brushing him daily will help. The right product and nutrition is key! Make sure he is eating a diet rich in nutrients (omega-3 and omega-6) I believe to help promote a healthy coat. I have a Yorkie that had coat that always go matted I used Pet Silk Moisturizing Shampoo and conditioner on her and it helped out a lot. Some other good products are Bio Groom, Plush Puppy, CC or Cowboy Magic. Also, use a leave in conditioner as well to help prevent future tangles. Use this conditioner every time before you get ready to brush your dog. If you dog has an undercoat use a slicker brush, without an undercoat use a pin brush without the balls at the end.

Answer 4

The bottom line is on longer-haired dogs, you need to brush them frequently. I have two goldens and I need brush them well at least once a week to keep the mats away and to keep the floating dog hair tumbleweeds to a dull roar.

Certain brushes do an especially good job, including rakes and a style of good brush that will get deep into the undercoat. It's not enough just to brush the surface of the coat since mats usually begin in the undercoat. I also found a tool called a Mars Coat King that works especially well at thinning the undercoat and keeping their coats unmatted. They have different styles with different numbers of blades for different breeds, so look online and see which one will work best for your dog.

Answer 5

I have long coated dogs and after I bathe them I use a cream dressing from my hairdresser for dry hair on them before I blow them dry and again in between sometimes. Brush Brush Brush regularly the areas when they seem to matt the most. Feeding premium dog food such as Natural Balance will help the coat too

Answer 6

Wal-Mart, places that carry pet supplies have a thing called a rake. It is different from a regular pet brush because it is made to get to the undercoat. I have a Pom, and since I got him one of those (use it first, then use regular brush) I brush and comb (rake) him once a week and you will agree with me that it is money well spent. And they don't cost any more than a regular doggie brush. If it is a large dog, Petsmart, might carry bigger versions of what I've got. Just a guess, though. Hope this helps ya!

Answer 7

Go to the pet store and get a dog brush, they are usually a little less than 10 bucks. Brushing them every day is best but every other day is ok to... I would sugest taking him to the groomers first and then start brushing regularly. That way the dog gets really clean, and stays that way longer! :)

Answer 8

Brush him daily, use a cream rinse when bathing, clip out the mats, or just keep your dog in a short coat.

Answer 9

I'm a dog groomer, so I know you don't need special expensive tools... it just takes brushing, every day. Not every other day, not once a week, (depending on the breed) it takes brushing e-v-e-r-y d-a-y.

Answer 10

AS A DOG GROOMER I SEE THIS ALL THE TIME....BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH. USE A COMB . MOST EVERYTHING ELSE WILL ONLY GET THE TOP COAT AND NOT THE UNDERCOAT. DO IT EVERY DAY.

Answer 11

What you really need to do is brush him atleast 5 times a week!