{"product_id":"bass-de-matting-pet-brush-firm","title":"Bass De-Matting Pet Brush, Firm Alloy Pin Slicker, Bamboo Handle, Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass De-Matting Pet Brush Firm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium slicker brush with firm alloy pins and rubber grip inlets, made specifically for working matted fur loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBass De-Matting Pet Brush Firm at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alloy pins, bamboo handle, rubber grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet Brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium slicker, firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releasing matted fur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo, Steel \u0026amp; Nickel Alloy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBass De-Matting Pet Brush Firm Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm alloy pins\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stiff enough to get into a mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlicker style\u003c\/strong\u003e — The flat angled head groomers use for mats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber grip inlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Control matters when working close to skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Finished to a luxury grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium head\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suits most dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleases rather than cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — An alternative to scissoring a mat out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsed by groomers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bass sells into the professional trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush in the direction the coat lies, in short sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork out mats gently rather than pulling through them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with longer strokes to spread the coat's natural oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the brush of loose fur as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoats that mat behind the ears and legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-haired dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween professional grooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bass-hybrid-pet-groomer-large\"\u003eBass Hybrid Pet Groomer Large\u003c\/a\u003e — for conditioning once the mats are out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Bass De-Matting Pet Brush Firm Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do you get a mat out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWork the outside edges loose a little at a time and let the mat unravel. Driving a brush into the centre tightens it and hurts the animal.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Firm or soft pins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eFirm for dense mats on a thicker coat. The mini version has softer pins for delicate areas and smaller animals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why a slicker?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe angled flat head presents many fine pins at once, which is what separates matted fibres rather than dragging them.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ When should I stop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIf the mat is tight to the skin, leave it to a groomer. Pulling risks tearing the skin underneath.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-bass-de-matting-pet-brush-firm\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What size is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMedium slicker, the larger of the two de-matting brushes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How firm are the pins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eFirm. The mini version is softer.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it made from natural materials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLargely. The materials list on this page gives the exact composition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Who makes it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBass, which has been building brushes and body tools for over forty years.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are the pins?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSteel and nickel alloy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is the handle made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBamboo, with rubber grip inlets.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Will it scratch the skin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNot if used with light pressure and worked from the edge of the mat inwards.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How often should I groom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLong coats benefit from a few minutes daily; shorter coats need less.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What if the coat is badly matted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWork the edges of the mat loose rather than forcing the brush through it.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I clean it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePull the fur clear by hand and wipe the pad. 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