10 blade to your clipper and apply a comb attachment of your preferred size depending on how hairy your dog is.

Cutting out matted dog hair. Cutting matted hair in dogs requires the use of certain tools. But shaving your dog isnt the easy way out. Those loose hairs can get tangled up and that is how a mat forms.

Thank you for subscribing and sharing. Dont get too hung up on specific advice on how often to do it. Mats begin at the base and not at the top of the hair.

It helps me help so many others. Pet parents can use brushes combs clippers or detangling products. Use the right tools.

Matted hair requires special treatment which is why the Andis ProClip UltraEdge is our number one recommendation if your dog is prone to this condition. Inspect the dogs coat for any sores open wounds or skin issues. Then pull the mat over the comb to be able to cut the entire mat out of the fur without removing surrounding fur.

Mats often occur in areas of the dogs body where there is constant friction. If there is a large amount of matted fur brushing out mats may not be an option. Use a slicker brush to brush the section out if the matt is.

Soft bristle brushes which vary in density and structure can work well depending on the breed she says. When they shed their coat like from a winter to a summer coat for instance this is especially important. You may need to shave part or all of your pup.