Sometimes the only way to assure that the dog has been brushed thoroughly is to go over the entire body with a metal comb.
Dogs coat is matted.
Matted and knotted fur can be very painful for your dog and even more painful to try and brush out.
That degree of matting is extreme but all dogs can get tangles and knots in their fur.
Mats not only make the coat look disheveled they actually add to a dog s distress and cause skin irritation.
Problems with matted dogs.
Brushing the outer coat will make the dog look good but may not get at all the mats.
Ignoring matted fur in your dog and not maintaining a healthy coat can lead to problems with hygiene in turn posing significant health risks.