Does your dog have matted fur or fleas? Read how Bricks&Broks grooming salon handles this and why some coats require more time or a customized treatment.
Coat problems in dogs and cats
The condition of the coat greatly influences the duration and type of treatment at the grooming salon.
When a coat is well-maintained, a grooming session can proceed calmly and efficiently.
However, with a severely matted coat, heavy undercoat, or fleas, treatment may require more time and extra work.
In these cases, a customized treatment may be necessary.
Matting in the coat
Matting occurs when loose hairs remain in the coat and clump together.
This is common in:
• dogs with curly coats
• doodles and poodles
• long-haired dogs
• coats that are rarely brushed
Mats can sit very tightly against the skin and sometimes even cause pain to the animal.
When a coat is too severely matted, it is often more animal-friendly and safer to clip the coat shorter.
The Smoothie Model
When a coat is too severely matted to be safely detangled, we sometimes opt for the Smoothie Model.
This means the coat is clipped short so that:
• the skin can breathe again
• painful mats disappear
• the coat can grow back healthily
The Smoothie Model typically has a length of about 3 to 6 mm.
The Teddy Model usually starts from about 10 mm coat length.
Detangling or restoring a coat
In some cases, a coat can still be gently detangled.
This depends on:
• how tight the mats are
• how large the area is
• how comfortable the animal remains during treatment
When detangling becomes too painful or stressful for the animal, we always choose the most animal-friendly solution.
Fleas in the grooming salon
If fleas are detected during the treatment, we temporarily stop the grooming session.
This is done to:
• avoid contamination of other animals
• protect the hygiene of the salon
In this case, we charge a fee of €10 for the salon's treatment, and a new appointment is scheduled after the animal has been treated at home.
The importance of regular maintenance
A well-maintained coat makes a big difference to the animal's comfort.
Regular brushing and timely visits to the grooming salon help to:
• prevent matting
• avoid skin problems
• make the grooming session more pleasant
We are happy to advise you on how best to maintain your dog's or cat's coat at home.
Doubting your dog's coat?
Are you unsure about:
• matting in the coat
• how much maintenance is needed
• which treatment is suitable
Then you can always contact us with a clear photo of the coat.
We are happy to provide an honest assessment and advice beforehand.