Mats behind the ears

Ludwig
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Hi everyone,

I've noticed two little lumps behind each of my lovely Ludwig's ears.

I did try to detangle these lumps, thinking they were just huge, very tight mats that had formed...

I'm thinking of using a pair of scissors to cut vertically through the mats to make them easier to remove, but the thing is, I can see my boy is in pain when I use the comb. I'm starting to wonder if these lumps might actually be skin and just a normal part of the base of his ears.

Can anyone help me out???

Thanks for your help and for any advice or similar experiences you can share.

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    You've got to make sure you brush everywhere, including the armpits, behind the ears, and between the back legs—essentially all the friction points or "hard-to-reach" areas.

    The lucky thing is that even if you've had to clip behind the ears, the patches won't really show. :)

    So, just make sure to keep up with the brushing as it grows back! :)

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    Thanks a lot for your reply. You're right, the ideal thing is to brush them really regularly... We do it once a week, but these big mats have still appeared—it was definitely a bit of an oversight on our part. I’m going to take him to the groomers to be clipped and I’ll make sure it doesn't happen again, for my sake and for my pup's... Lesson learned!
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    Hi there, if you're dealing with mats, it’s no wonder it’s painful for your dog. You shouldn’t really brush them when they’ve already got mats; the idea is to brush them before they form, or when they're still tiny, to prevent them in the first place. If it's a proper matted clump, you’re best off heading to a groomer to have them clipped out. But if you notice it feels more like a fatty lump, you should definitely see the vet instead. Usually, the difference between a tumour or cyst and a mat is quite obvious.
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