Safari® De-matting Comb

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1. 194 of 200 people found the following review helpful

   
   Super Comb, June 2, 2010

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   I have a Maltese who gets those wispy mats. She is tender and doesn’t like much fuss, so I need something easy to use that works fast. This comb is wonderful. The teeth are longer than most combs, which may make the difference and sharp. The blades are sharp, but with a serrated edge that makes it safer. Handle is comfortable and top has place for thumb to facilitate use. The blades slice through the hair, making quick work of the mat. Work big mats bit by bit from the end, holding the skin. My dog gives me no trouble. The blades are sharp enough not to pull the hair. This is a great tool. Just be patient and considerate of the size of the mat and your pet’s sensitivity. I am going to order a second, in case it’s discontinued.

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2. 123 of 126 people found the following review helpful

   
   One of just three grooming products you will need to get your dog looking great!, October 20, 2012

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   Elizabeth (Charlottesville, VA) –

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   I cannot count how many times I have recommended this product to other dog owners. They meet me and my labradoodle on the street or in the dog park and we start commiserating about how tangled these breeds get. Then they start running their hands through my dog’s coat in amazement. Nine dollar Safari razor comb on Amazon. It really is that easy.

   This comb is truly amazing. It won’t do everything for you, though, and if you haven’t brushed the tangles (not mats) out first, you will just end up ripping your dog’s hair out. First, brush the dog with a normal slicker brush. I do all of these steps by area of the dog, by the way, so I’m not brushing the whole dog all at once, just one leg first, for example, then his head, then another leg. The first step gets out the superficial tangles. Second, comb the dog, in the direction of the hair, with the de-matting comb. Use a normal combing motion so as not to hurt the dog. Third, comb the dog using a rake comb (not a razored rake), also in the direction of the hair. This is also good between the toes. This gets out the tufts of mats that you just broke up with the razor comb and goes all the way to the skin to detangle everything. Finally, go back and brush the dog again with a normal slicker brush or with a comb on the face and ears. This picks up all of the loose hairs left behind by the razor comb that would just end up creating new tangles. You really don’t need a hundred dollars worth of fancy french poodle brushes. You just need three cheap tools to get a great looking, happy, mat-free dog.

   It’s worth noting that there is no way to sharpen the blades because they are slightly serrated. But for nine dollars, I’m just going to buy a second one (I’ve had this one for 2 years).

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3. 136 of 141 people found the following review helpful

   
   Painless Way To DeMat your Dog, March 16, 2011

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   I have a shih-tzu with long hair that tangles and matts within a day. I brush her daily but one missed day or a rough playing day and next thing I know she has matts. One day she got a large matt at the base if her keg (arm pit). I must have been brushing over it with my daily brushing. I felt like an awful puppy mommy! I thought to take her to the groomer, but I assumed it would be painful and they would shave all her hair off so I looked around online.

   I end up purchasing this product and the Safari Mat Remover (with the small curved rakes). When I bought them I didn’t know the difference and figured I would try one; if it worked I would return the other. I also bought a Lil Pals Slicker brush and a Lil Pals Double Sided Comb.

   This DeMatting Comb and the Mat Remover work perfectly together! I use this product to break up large matts. It cuts through large matts, creating smaller manageable matts which I use Mat Remover. Then I finish off with a wire comb. If I hold the hair close to the skin, it is an easy painless process.

   Now, When my dog has a grooming appointment, I take care of all the knots and matts because I know my hand is softer than the groomers. I love this product. My little Ginger loves this product.

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