08/19/2025
LET'S TALK ABOUT MATTING!
❓️What is matting❓️
Matting is a condition in your dog's fur that is caused by dense tangles and knots. It's a painful condition that can lead to other health concerns such as infections or skin irritations.
➡️If you detect some mild matting in your dog, do NOT bathe them! Remember, the water will cause the mats to get tighter.
💥💥💥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.
➡️If the matting on your dog is severe, the safest and most HUMANE way to remove the mats would be to clip its hair short. The length of its hair will depend on how tight the mats are. We must be able to get the blade under the mat right against the skin to remove them. If the mats aren't too tight, sometimes we can get longer blades underneath the mats to salvage some length. However, if the mats are tight to the skin, we would need to use our shortest blade to remove the mats. This would result in very short hair but would give you a fresh start and make your dog much more comfortable. This is often not the style that most owners would prefer, but is often the safest and most HUMANE option for your dog if he is matted.
❤❤We love your dogs just as much as you do and this is why we do what we do. We are passionate dog lovers who have made a career choice of spending time with dogs and doing what we love.
When your dog is matted, we believe in doing what is BEST for your dog. In many cases, this means shaving your dog to help them feel more comfortable. Removing a heavily matted coat includes risks of nicks, cuts or abrasions due to warts, moles and skin folds trapped and hidden within the matted hair. Therefore, shaving a matted dog must be done slowly with utmost care.
🐾❤At this shop we will always stick by Humanity verses Vanity and do what is in the best interest for your dog.
We are more then happy show to you what to do between grooming to keep your pup mat free!
🐩 We always stress the importance of keeping your pup on a regular grooming schedule to prevent matting and keep your pet feeling their best ❤️