18/05/2026
I wanted to make a post about what a matted coat is, how it happens and why we cannot brush it out.
Matting happens when a dogs coat is not thoroughly brushed causing it to tangle and knot up tightly and close to the skin.
The tight matting pulls on the skin with every movement your dog makes causing pain, irritation, bruising, sores and infections underneath the coat.
It can also hide lumps, wounds, parasites and affect a dogs ability to regulate their body temperature properly.
Matted coats cannot be brushed out humanely. It would be extremely painful and stressful for the dog.
We must shave the coat short because we have to safely get underneath the matting to remove it from the skin. A clippers cannot cut through matting.
Areas like behind the ears, under collars, armpits, legs, and tails mat very quickly, especially in long coated or curly coated dogs.
Regular brushing and grooming appointments are essential for your dogs comfort and welfare, not just their appearance.💙
