Another matted dog hair remedy is cornstarch a good alternative if you re in a bind or don t have access to a pet store or time to wait for ordering the items above.
Cut off matted hair.
Cut the mat.
These areas can be quite complicated to shave so be ready for it.
They know the pet got too matted and they feel neglectful.
If the matted hair is so severe that it covers the entire body of the dog then you can give the dog a puppy cut or puppy shave.
The bottom blade should slide along the skin.
Using sharp blunt nosed scissors carefully slide the scissors along the skin into the mat holding them perpendicular to the skin.
If the hair is severely matted your dog s coat might come off as one piece.
What if the cut is serious.
Cut up into the mat.
People usually get a double whammy dose of guilt when they accidentally cut their pet s skin.
Detangling natural black hair whether it is curly coily or kinky is something that comes with the.
Now your hair is matted and the only viable solutions seems to be to cut it off and regrow it.
If you ve cut the cat while trying to remove matted hair and the cut looks serious please see the vet.
Liberally rub the cornstarch into the matted fur then slick the hair from the bottom to the top of the mat using a comb.
Make a clean cut and try not to pull the hair while cutting.
Be sure however to check the clippers for overheating to prevent burning your pooch.
The problem is when the matted hair is only present in certain areas of the dog s body.