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

Brushing and/or dematting should include

- comparing brushes, mat combs, and mat rakes
- selecting equipment and products based on coat type (e.g., detangler)
- describing
  - differences in animal skin types, such as sensitive, oily, dry, or allergy‑prone skin
  - precautions when dematting, including avoiding excessive pulling, preventing skin tears, and monitoring stress
  - the purpose of grooming and dematting for skin health, comfort, mat prevention, and early detection of skin issues
  - the importance of dematting prior to bathing to prevent mats from tightening and trapping moisture
- following guidelines for humane, low‑stress grooming practices and tool sanitation.

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?
- 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?