Title: (Optional) Brush and/or demat an animal's coat.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Performing Skin and Coat Care

Brushing and/or dematting should include

- comparing types of brushes, mat combs, and mat rakes
- explaining the correlation between coat type and equipment used
- listing products used to aid dematting (e.g., detangler)
- describing differences in animal skin types
- describing the precautions when dematting animals
- explaining the value of grooming and dematting
- explaining the importance of dematting prior to bathing
- following guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to brush and demat a pet animal?
- What equipment is needed to brush and demat an animal's coat?
- Why should a pet's coat be brushed and dematted prior to bathing?
- What type of brush should be used on a Dalmatian? Why?
- Why should scissors be avoided when cutting out a mat? What should be used instead? Why?
- What is meant by line brushing? What types of dogs and cats benefit from line brushing?
- What is a common mistake most pet owners make when brushing their pet? Why is it a mistake?