Mats not only make the coat look disheveled they actually add to a dog s distress and cause skin irritation.
Dogs coat is matted.
Brushing the outer coat will make the dog look good but may not get at all the mats.
Problems with matted dogs.
Ignoring matted fur in your dog and not maintaining a healthy coat can lead to problems with hygiene in turn posing significant health risks.
Matted and knotted fur can be very painful for your dog and even more painful to try and brush out.
Here are a few tips on how to prevent mats from forming and what you can do when your dog s coat is matted.
This is due to parasitical infestations dermatological infections and dog hair being a breeding ground for bacteria.