WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T BRUSH YOUR DOG'S COAT REGULARLY ? If the loose fur isn't brushed and removed, dead skin mixes with fur and it becomes a breeding ground for mats. Allergies – Long hair dogs who have allergies that cause them to lick and itch will almost always develop some matting. Fleas – If your dog has fleas and itches, the scratching will result in matted fur. Matting reduces air circulation and can lead to severe medical problems for pups of all ages, from skin irritation and infected lesions to insufficient blood supply and strangulating wounds. Grooming your dogs or cats can offer both of you real benefits, including preventing painful knots and tangles, minimizing pet dander in the home, helping you catch signs of pet illness or parasites, and boosting the pet-person bond. Be sure to brush regularly to avoid mats and tangles. TIPS FOR ACHIEVING THE BEST GROOMING RESULTS Use the 9-teeth side to go over the coat a few times, until you're pulling out less and less hair from the brush Comb with the 17-teeth side to thin and de-shed undercoat and remove more loose hair Pick out the small tangles or mats with our steel comb that the teeth can't get through. Try to always make grooming a pleasant experience so that your dog will enjoy the process. Get them used to grooming early in their life if you can, this will make the whole process much easier. You can also use our lick mat to distract and reword your pet, check this page down below. NOTE: Please brush as gentle as possible for the first time just in case you will get through some really tough mats and your pets will be painful. FAQs Should you brush your dog before or after a bath? We recommend not to comb the coat when it's wet. Instead of helping with tangles and knots, combing a damp coat can increase matting. Ensure that the coat is thoroughly dry before y?Ideal Choice for Pet?: Our Dematting Comb allows dogs and cats to have comfortable experience. It not only works great as a dematting brush or detangling comb, it also works as an undercoat comb. This mat comb is made of stainless steel that prevents from rusting and non-toxic material. And the strong handle will last a long time.Perfect for cats and dogs with thick fur or dense double coat. ?Effective Grooming Comb?: Quickly and gently remove loose hair, mats and tangles with minimal tearing and cutting. Great for shaping, finishing, thinning and de-shedding, creating a soft, smooth and shiny fur in minutes. Suit for all sizes pet,The rounded ends of teeth does not hurt your pet's skin but it is great for massage, please gently brush on sensitive skin. ?Easy to use?: Pet Grooming Brush not only dematting, deshedding and brushing at the same time,Durable and comfortable handles in solid construction, easy to hold and fit well in hand,Lightweight and Non-Slip rubber handle for comfortable holding and stability,And Pet Steel Comb can comb your pet's hair Easy and pleasant use for you great experience for your dog. ?Skin Friendly Design?: Our dematting comb with sharp teeth to prevent pulling hairs, and the rounded ends help make it safer on sensitive skin as an undercoat brush,The stainless steel teeth is sharp enough to smoothly cut through the toughest mats, tangles and knots that prevents pulling hair. Also, it increases blood circulation and will give your pets pleasure. ?Professional Pet Undercoat Rake?: The dog grooming brush not only helps remove undercoats and loose hair without pulling or cutting the fur, but also cuts through knots and gets the mats out without scratching pet skin, making grooming a lot easier. The dematting rake features dual side 17 9 teeth, the lower density side for matted hair and tangles and the another side is for thinning and deshedding. It gently removes dead undercoat and eliminates tangles, mat comb, knots and matted hair.