Tulsa Groomers – Has your pet’s coat ever been tangled or found in clumps? This is referred to as matting. Not only does your pet’s fur need frequently brushed, but there are other causes for matting.
Matting refers to the densely tangled clumps of fur in your pet’s coat. Those clumps aren’t only displeasing to the eye, but also hurts on your little fur baby. In the worst case scenario, without combing it through or getting it professionally de-matted, your animal can be left harmed.
There are various ways that matts can form on the outer coat and the deeper undercoat that nobody sees. With that being said, your pet’s deep undercoat could be very damaged if not groomed properly and frequently.
What are the Causes?
Of course the main cause is that your pet isn’t receiving the proper grooming it needs to stray away from matted coats, but it’s especially prevalent in long-hair dogs. When shedding season arrives, which it has, it’s important to keep their coats nicely groomed and healthy.
Dangers of Matting
Not only can matting be painful when you’re trying to brush them out of their coats, but matting causes pain to the skin. Even a mild case of matting can cause a dog physical pain. In very extreme cases, the matting can cause the blood supply to be cut off, which will deny the regular air circulation. Think of it this way: if your skin isn’t receiving the oxygen, air, and stimulation from a regular brushing or washing, it can become quite unhealthy.
Your pet’s skin will become unhealthy and will turn a pink or reddish color. Sometimes the skin can form open sores that will emit foul odors. Matting can be known to even contain stool and fly larvae that will further irritate the skin.
How to Remove the Matts
It’s important to try and brush the matts out yourself if they don’t look too bad. If the matts look deeper into the coat, please come visit the Paw Spa for a Tulsa grooming de-matting service. We want your pet to feel comforted and unharmed during the process of removing them.
Prevention
In order to prevent this issue from happening to your pet, here are some prevention tips.
- Dead or loose hairs needs to be brushed/ maintained
- Keep your pet groomed on a regular basis of every 4 to 6 weeks depending on the size and hair type of the dog
- Consider a de-shedding treatment from Tulsa groomers
- Provide at-home baths for your pet with the proper shampoos
If your dog is experiencing a matting issue, please contact the Tulsa groomers today and we’ll help relieve them of any pain by removing it.
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