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Mat Splitter – Dematting Knife – Knot cutter
Mat splitters, also known as dematting knives or detanglers, are used to break up knots in the fur, which are then removed with a detangling hook. The special shape of the mat splitter helps minimize damage to healthy hair. Do not use hair scissors to cut through mats, as this may cause significant damage and remove too much healthy fur.
Splitter
Tips for Coat Preparation Before Clipping
Before clipping, the coat must be thoroughly washed and properly de-matted to allow the clipper head to glide through the fur. (Unwashed fur can severely damage the clipper head even after a short clipping session)
- If the dog is a breed with an undercoat, remove the undercoat first—this works best with a Coat Master
- Shampoo twice, rinse, and optionally apply a balm.
- If mats have already formed, first break them up with a Mat Breaker
- Divide larger tangles using a Knot Cutter
- Remove smaller or split knots using a Detangling Hook
- While drying, brush the coat until a comb can glide through the fur
- Now you can begin the clipping
If stubborn mats are difficult to remove, additionally use a dematting spray, which helps loosen the mats and prevents new ones from forming.