my matted oes
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| It doesnt matter what the breed is, Matting DOES matter.
Every day that you leave those matts in, they get tighter and tighter until they are up close to the skin, pulling on it and hurting the dog. Think about pulling your hair into a tight ponytail, leaving it in for weeks, then trying to brush it out....bet you it will hurt like the dickins!! If the knots are too big and too close to the skin, take the dog to a groomer and have it shaved down. It wont hurt the dog..the hair will grow back. If there are only a few small knots, clip them out using a pair of scissors...BE CAREFUL.... Then you need to invest in a good set of combs and brushes and learn to use them religiously...that is THE only way to keep knots at bay. These are high maintence animals..not for the faint of heart or weary...groom, groom, groom! |
| Congratulations on getting a sheepie! Thank you for choosing rescue and welcome to the forum!
I think the matting can actually get very uncomfortable and cause skin problems. I would either slowly try and work the matts out -- there are lots of posts here on how to do that -- or just trim/shave the areas that are matted. Make sure you brush thoroughly and regularly so that the rest of the coat does not become matted. Both of mine are clipped short and don't have any problems with cold weather. |
| I agree with bringing her to a groomer and starting her off on square one. After she's all cleaned up you can get started on a grooming routine with her that is pain free! |
| Thank you for saving this sheepie girl. She sounds like she needs a visit to the groomer's. You definitely need to take care of the matting right away, as all manner of health issues can be hiding out under that fur, such as skin problems (staph infection, sores), as well as fleas, mites and other critters. That is all in addition to the mats being very painful for a pup. After she is shaved, then it is much easier to settle into a grooming routine.
Good luck with your new gal. Laurie and Oscar |
in the old days I would say they got shaved with the sheep.  |
ej wrote: in the old days I would say they got shaved with the sheep.
Hey, I'm not that old!!!! (our Ollie did get shaved when the sheep got sheared)  |
| I would get her clipped.. Take her to the groomers and ask her what she thinks maybe you only need to get her semi clipped if the matts are not to close to her skin..... But if she is matted to much its better to start again.... She will feel much better too |
| Just have her spot shaved. Like just her ears and her belly. I had to do that to one of mine once and it's actually really cute.
Good luck with her! |
ej wrote: in the old days I would say they got shaved with the sheep.
That's exactly what they used to do.  |
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