How to safely remove a mat under my dog's chin without cutting?

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My dog has a really bad knot/Matt under his chin and I can't detangle it and I'm worried if I try and cut it out I'll end up hurting him, I just wondered if there's anything else I can do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 8 days old

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Don't cut it! It is very very easy to accidently cut the skin when trying to cut out a mat with scissors. It is best to use trimmers (electric shaver) to shave the area off vs. cutting with scissors. If you don't have trimmers at home, you can just leave it until you are able to go to a groomer or to a vet to have it shaved. You can try spraying detangling spray into the mat and then very slowly and gently work it out, however this often requires a large amount of time, and a very very patient dog. Most won't tolerate this and it needs to be shaved off. Best of luck with Ziggy.

How to safely remove a mat under my dog's chin without cutting?

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