Dog grooming combs and rakes come in all sorts of varieties depending, once again, on the type of dog you own. You can purchase course grooming combs or medium or fine grooming combs as well as shedding combs, flea combs and combs with rotating teeth.
Regular Dog Grooming Combs
If you have a small fluffy dog, for example a Shihtzu or a Shihtzu cross, then a comb can be a handy grooming tool to have. These little dogs have high maintenance coats and dog grooming is essential. They require regular brushing and combing. The easier way to maintain their coat is to clip it off regularly. By running the comb through the dog’s coat ou will be able to tell whether the coat is starting to matt up as the teeth will get caught up in the knots. Find the most suitable comb for your dog by determining the size of the dog and thickness of coat. Dog Grooming at PetSmart.com has a great range suitable for all your needs.
De-matting Combs
These particular types of combs are a great tool for the matted dog. There are a couple of different styles of dematting combs so you have a choice of what is most comfortable for you to use. These combs break up any parts of fur which might have matted up or they are great for just thinning out the undercoat and excess hair. Here are the two types and their differences.
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The dematting rake removes matted and tangled hair in long-haired dogs without loss of hair length. Use to remove uncomfortable hair mats from behind your dog’s ears, between his back legs, beneath his front legs, under his collar, and more. Non-slip, comfortable handle helps keep your muscles more relaxed for less fatigue and greater control. Tip: Coat conditioners should be used to aid in removing mats. To use: First, brush the coat to loosen mats. Split the mat into sections and place the comb under the mat with the dull side against your pet’s skin. Place your fingers between the comb and the skin to prevent pulling of the skin. Slowly move the comb through the mat with a saw like action to cut through the mat. Comb through the coat to collect all loose and dead hair. It is recommended to demat before bathing as water will tighten the mat. |
Soft, non-slip grip with Fingerprint softspots for control. 9 blades for splitting and removing matts.
How Does This Benefit Me? When other tools can’t break free mats, choose this dematting comb. It works wonders on heavily matted dog and cat hair. The dematting comb breaks the mat into more manageable sections so that you are able to comb through them. This way your beautiful pet won’t loose much of its coat. MiracleCorp combines the secure feel of a soft, non-slip grip with nine fuctional stainless steel blades. |
Flea Combs
Another useful comb if your dog has fleas is a flea comb and this can make de-fleaing your dog a lot easier. The teeth on these combs are very close together and as you comb through the coat the fleas get caught up and pulled to the surface of the dog. If your dog does have fleas then this tool can be used in conjunction with the application of a flea treatment as well as bathing your dog in a flea shampoo – see our section on Fleas.
There is such a wide range of inexpensive dog grooming combs available and you just need to decide which type of comb is suitable for your dog’s needs.