After brushing out any coat, tape, use wide- or medium-tooth comb to comb through the coat to continue removing loose hair and check for any tangles.

• A. Use a wide- or medium-tooth comb to continue removing loose hair and check for tangles
• B. Skip combing and go straight to bathing
• C. Use a narrow comb to remove tangles
• D. Shake the coat dry and brush again

Answer: (A)

Choosing the right comb after an initial brush-out is essential for safe detangling and for checking the coat for any remaining tangles. Wide- and medium-tooth combs glide through the fur, lift out loose hairs, and separate knots without grabbing the skin, making them ideal for continuing to remove shedding and to feel for tangles that may still be lurking. This tool keeps the process gentle while giving you a clear sense of where any mats are and how big they are so you can address them before things get worse. Skipping the comb and going straight to bathing misses a chance to remove loose hair and catch tangles early, which can lead to bigger mats later or uneven results. A fine-tooth comb can snag and pull on tangles, risking discomfort and hair damage, so it’s not the best choice for this stage. Shaking the coat dry and brushing again isn’t a proper step in this sequence, as it doesn’t reliably remove tangles and can reintroduce knots or create new friction.