Pete the Vet: Hairy can be scary if you don't groom your pets properly

Matted fur can happen in three main ways

Pete the Vet: Long haired dogs like Shih tzus need regular grooming.

As a vet, I hesitate before writing about coat care in pets. I recognise that professional pet groomers are the experts in this area: they have a combination of training, experience and expertise. My aim is just to highlight veterinary aspects of coat care.

The most dramatic situations that I come across involve matted fur, and this happens in three main ways.