What should I do if my pet dog has knotted hair? Teach you a few tricks

 9:24am, 21 October 2025

Pet owners must have experienced tangled pet fur. Many novices will be very confused when encountering these problems and don’t know how to deal with them. Let’s talk about what to do if pet dogs have tangled fur?

Don’t get it wet: If the dog’s hair gets wet and then dries again, it will shrink, and it will be impossible to comb it out at this time, so dogs with tangled hair must not get wet.

Two combs: first use the row comb to comb out all the knots of the hair, and then slowly move towards the root of the hair. When you feel that the hair has been combed out, use a bristle comb to comb the hair smoothly.

Detangling spray: Detangling spray rich in lanolin makes combing easier.

Don’t take too long: If your dog is knotted in more than one place, or the knotting is too serious, the time to clean it up should not be too long. Grooming should take no more than 10 minutes at a time. Moderate rest and encouragement will help dispel the dog's motivation to resist struggling.

Wiping the hair of short-haired dogs such as Doberman Pinscher with a bath towel immediately after bathing will make the coat color appear brighter. After bathing long-haired dogs such as Pekingese, Maltese, Pomeranian and Afghan, put distilled water in the sprayer and gently spray it on the dog's hair. After drying, it will look fluffy and shiny.

Knot cutter: Using a special knot cutter can help you deal with knots more easily.

Wild boar bristles are recognized as the thinnest and stiffest natural materials in the world. They do not irritate the skin and can easily comb out the knots of two or three hairs, as well as the fine hairs at the ends of the hairs. However, they are more expensive, so you can consider using other multi-tooth combs instead.