Can you cut matted fur off dogs?

Cutting the mats out – Never cut the mats out of your dog’s fur with scissors. It’s very easy to catch your dogs’ skin in the mats and unintentionally create a large wound on your dog. Please do not ask us to just “cut out the mats” when your dog is matted.

How do you get matted hair off a dog without cutting it?

Hold the fur below the tangle (next to skin) and gently separate the tangle into smaller pieces. Use short, fast strokes with a comb and then with a slicker brush. This way there’s less pulling on the skin, which can be painful! Never try to cut out a mat with sharp, pointed scissors.

How do you detangle a Labradoodle?

How to Groom a Labradoodle

1. Step 1: Run the de-matting rake over your dog’s body.
2. Step 2: Spritz your dog with detangling spray.
3. Step 3: Brush your dog with the slicker brush.
4. Step 4: Run the comb over your dog’s coat.
5. Step 5: Trim and/or thin your dog’s coat as needed with the scissors.

Can I use coconut oil to detangle dog hair?

Oil makes the hair smoother and softer, making the unmatting process a bit easier. To use coconut oil to unmat fur, warm some coconut oil to a liquid (but not hot!) state and gently massage it into your dog’s fur and skin. Use your fingers to try and loosen or remove mats while you massage the oil into your dog’s fur.

How do I get mats out of my dog’s fur?

How to Remove Mats from Your Dog’s Coat

1. Hold the entire mat in your hand at the base of the mat (closest to your dog’s skin) as you want to make sure you don’t damage your dog’s skin.
2. Rub a pinch of cornstarch into the mat.
3. Use a Matbreaker to split the mat.
4. Use a slicker brush to break up the mat.

How do I treat my dogs matted fur?

1. Never bathe your dog if he has mats or tangled hair. Water acts as a sponge and only makes them tighter.
2. Use corn starch to help loosen matted dog hair. Rub some into the mat to help loosen, then brush out.
3. Don’t assume that conditioner will remove or loosen mats.
4. NEVER try to cut out matted dog hair.

How do you get rid of severe matting?

Sprinkle a little cornstarch or talcum powder in the area of the mat, and gently work it around with your fingers. Gently pull the mat up away from the skin, so you can see where the skin is. If the cat resists, take a break and speak in a soothing voice, petting the cat until it relaxes.

Can I cut matted dog hair with scissors?

Scissor Removal Method The safest way to trim the hair with scissors is also the slowest and most tedious. Place one blade of the open scissors through a thin layer of hair near the base of the mat. Make sure you can see the scissor blade. Slowly cut the hair, making sure there is no skin involved.

Will coconut oil detangle dog hair?

If your pet isn’t one for bath time but you still have matted fur and tons of tangles, use coconut oil as a natural detangler. Add a few drops to your hands and massage it through your dog or cat’s fur, then let it sit a few minutes before grooming. Those mats will be no match and tangles will fall right out!

Do Labradoodles shed their coats?

Labradoodles don’t “shed out” their coat in the same way. They lose their hair while it’s being brushed. When you brush or comb your Labradoodle, you’re getting rid of the old dead coat to make room for the new coat.

Are Labradoodle puppies easy to care for?

Labradoodle puppies have a coat that is very soft and fairly easy to care for, especially if it’s combed or brushed often. Unfortunately, they don’t keep this coat forever. They go through a coat change where their puppy coat changes to an adult coat.

Should I brush my Labradoodle puppy’s puppy coat?

Brushing helps remove the puppy coat, which if left to tangle with the incoming adult coat, will cause mats. If you’re thinking of getting a Labradoodle puppy or currently have one, you probably have a ton of questions, not just about puppy coat, but about all other aspects of raising your little buddy as well.

Why does my dog have matted fur on his head?

As the adult coat grows in and the puppy coat sheds, it is more important than ever to brush the dog regularly. Brushing helps remove the puppy coat, which if left to tangle with the incoming adult coat, will cause mats.