What's a Slicker Brush

Slicker Brush. Slicker brushes have fine, short wires close together on a flat surface. They are used on medium-to-long-haired or curly-haired dogs to remove mats. Slicker brushes are used on a variety of longer-haired breeds that are more prone to developing mats.

How do you get mats out of a dog's beard?

Brushing and combing regularly and cleaning with a damp cloth usually takes care of day to day needs. If you have a dog whose beard has become very dirty, tangled or matted you may need to use tools like dematters or scissors to break up mats, and detanglers, to get all the knots out.

How do you demat a rabbit?

Try untangling the fur with your fingers without tugging on the fur. Some mats can be fleshy, so be careful with mats that are close to the skin to avoid injury. Using a clipper head that is designed for the fine fur of a rabbit is the safest way to remove severe mats painlessly.