dematting
Removing pet tangles
Dematting is the process of removing mats—tangled clumps of fur—from an animal's coat, typically a dog or cat.
It involves carefully working through or cutting out dense tangles that regular brushing can't handle: The groomer spent an hour dematting the neglected poodle.
Severe matting can pull painfully on the skin and trap moisture, making dematting both cosmetic and necessary for the animal's comfort.
Knotted, twisted masses
Sweeping motion with bristles
- combingArranging strands with teeth
- detanglingRemoving knots from fibers
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- working outPhysical fitness activity
sectioning · spraying · conditioning · loosening · separating · trimming · cutting out · shaving
Soft and kind
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- patientAble to wait calmly
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- painlessCausing no discomfort
calming · reassuring · gradual · tender · humane
Domesticated barking mammals
- catsSmall domesticated felines
- PersianOf or from Iran
- Shih TzuTibetan toy breed
- PoodleCurly-coated dog breed
Maine Coon · Golden Retriever · rabbits · angora · horses · alpacas · llamas · yak
Tool for knotted hair
- thinning shearsNotched scissors for volume reduction
- wide-tooth combSparse-tined hair grooming implement
- grooming scissorsBlades for cutting fur
- leave-in conditionerUnrinsed hair moisturizer
tangles
Knotted, twisted masses
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
- combingArranging strands with teeth
- detanglingRemoving knots from fibers
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
working out · sectioning · spraying · conditioning · loosening · separating · trimming · cutting out · shaving · patience
gentle
Soft and kind
dogs
Domesticated barking mammals
Poodle · Maine Coon · Golden Retriever · rabbits · angora · horses · alpacas · llamas · yak
detangling comb
Tool for knotted hair
- thinning shearsNotched scissors for volume reduction
- wide-tooth combSparse-tined hair grooming implement
- grooming scissorsBlades for cutting fur