Dogs that sit a lot or are right hipped or left hipped when they sit will get mats from the fur being compacted in that spot verplank adds.
Getting mats out of dog tail.
Also check behind the ears under the armpits and along the inside of the legs.
Be sure all the mats and tangles are gone before you wet your dog as water will make a tangle worse and a mat tighter and harder to get out.
Don t forget to inspect its paws as this is a common hiding place for mats and a very sensitive area for your dog.
Sensitive areas on a dog behind the ears under the legs base of the tail.
Section the dog s hair to make it easier to locate the mats.
Larger knots form when a part of the dog s coat has been neglected for some time.
Neglect and lack of grooming also cause tangles and knots.
After brushing out the tail combing through it with a metal tooth comb helps locate any remaining mats.
Small mats or knots are easy to remove if the dog is brushed daily or several times a week.
When everything else fails try clippers.
It s all in the brush.
The best way to deal with mats is to not let your dog get them in the first place.
Use rosewater shampoo to get your dog clean and follow with rosewater conditioner to help ensure mats and tangles don t develop as you are drying your dog.
To brush mats out of dog hair spray your dog s coat thoroughly with a detangler and work through the fur with a slicker brush.
A severely matted dog is not a happy dog.
Make short strokes with the comb careful not to pull the hair and cause the dog pain.