The author of the grooming industry reference guide notes from the grooming table has cleaned up dogs with fur so matted that the only solution was to cut off the entire coat which falls away in one piece like a pelt she says.
Dogs coat is matted.
Matted and knotted fur can be very painful for your dog and even more painful to try and brush out.
Problems with matted dogs.
That degree of matting is extreme but all dogs can get tangles and knots in their fur.
This is due to parasitical infestations dermatological infections and dog hair being a breeding ground for bacteria.
Here are a few tips on how to prevent mats from forming and what you can do when your dog s coat is matted.
Brushing the outer coat will make the dog look good but may not get at all the mats.