We have a Maltese and we decided to grow our dog's hair. We didn't know that it would cause matting if you don't brush their hair on a daily basis.
2007-10-23 09:47:17 · 20 answers · asked by plpno 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If the matting is extensive, take it to a groomer who will trim your dog and then you can regrow it out so the coat will be even. If just a few small mats, you can trim them with scissors.
2007-10-23 09:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Those long flowing coats don't stay that way by magic. It takes a lot of time and effort.
Cutting out matts is dangerous as you can cut the dog. Take the dog to the groomer and either see if the matting isn't too severe and they are able to get the knots out or if they will have to shave the dog. When the matting is too severe, its painful to try and comb out the matts. And if they are down to the skin, forget about it.
If you want to start over and work towards that long coat, you will need to brush and comb the dog every day. Combing is important as the brush doesn't get down to the skin, but a comb will. They sell metal combs at Petco and Petsmart, less than $10.
2007-10-23 10:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Akatsuki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there! Sure, you can do this at home. If you have clippers for buzzing hair,use those. It will be the easiest way to go. If not, you can use scissors. What you want to do is very slowly work your way around the matt. While you are doing this, be sure to not pull on the matt. If you do, there is a good chance that you will be pulling some skin up with it. This makes it very easy to cut your dog. Keep your scissors parallel to the skin and just go slowly. Make sure that you have adequate lighting as well. This will be very helpful in seeing the difference between the skin and matt. You should not have any problems. The other thing that I would suggest is having someone there to help you and hold the dog. This will save you time and make it much easier. I hope that this has been helpful and best of luck!
2016-05-25 05:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by laquita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok..first do NOT use scissors!! Very dangerous..very hard to tell where the matt is and where the skin is...you will end up cutting the dog.
I would take the dog to a groomer, have it shaved down...its going to be very short, but it will be the best thing for the dog. Think about you having long hair, not combing it out everyday and having knots pulling against your scalp..not very comfy!
The hair will grow back, and if you want to keep the dog in full coat, comb it daily...not just a brush..that only gets the top coat. A comb gets down to the skin.
Also, I would have her groomed once a month and when she is in full coat, you may want to go every 1-2 weeks. Full coated dogs are alot of work.
2007-10-23 10:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do not use scissors, because it is very easy to pull up the skin with the mat and cut the wrong place. Ouch! Unfortunately, you're probably going to have to use clippers and shave off the mats. There are some combs that will work for less severe matting, but you're probably going to have an uneven coat either way by the time you're done with him. I would take your dog to a groomer for a better look. It could be a tricky situation to fix yourself.
2007-10-23 09:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Growing the hair long takes a lot of dedication. Show people bind the hair up in little paper wrapper bundles to keep it tangle free and unbroken.
You can try Johnson's No More Tangles... but if you're not going to brush on a daily basis, you should consider keeping the dog in a puppy clip.. which is what breeders do with the dogs that aren't being shown.
2007-10-23 09:55:47 · answer #6 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
These dogs MUST be brushed a few times daily. The best way to get rid of it's matting is to shave it and start new!
2007-10-23 10:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by ~Sara~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my pyr I use a combo... wide tooth comb (carefully) and matting comb... and rake... and scissors where I must...
after shampooing, I work Show Sheen into the fur as I comb the dog out to prevent future snarls and matting.
Bottom line.. you gotta groom regularly, from what you've said.
You could have a groomer do it this time if it's too much for yuo.
2007-10-23 14:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you? Would YOUR hair not mat if you didn't brush iot every day?!?!
As soon as you realised the coat was geting a LITTLE tuggy you should have began grooming properly, and daily, or made the descision to clipper.
The coat is the most wonderful assett of a Maltese, and you MUST have realised what a comittment it was going to be?
Right now you'll probably HAVE to shave, and go back to square one.
2007-10-23 10:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by Aye. Right! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you cant comb out the matt, then go see a professional groomer its the only way. the matts will just get worse so i would book in quick if you dont want to make the matts worse and be carerfull when combing that you dont hurt the dog, groomers can sedate the dog which will also make sure he does not feel any pain when dematting is in progress.
(im a veterinary nurse and i have a groomer who i work along side with)
2007-10-23 09:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋