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content: "MATTED DOG RELEASE \n\nMatted coats can cause a variety of skin and health
  problems. Matted fur does not allow for air circulation to the skin causing hot
  spots, bacterial and fungal infections. Fleas, tickets, maggots, and other parasites
  may be lurking in the coat causing further skin infections. Matted fur also pulls
  and binds, causing pain to your pet when they move or lay on mats. The skin underneath
  is usually raw and inflamed. Matted coats will not dry properly and can lead to
  rotting fur and skin. \n\nDue to the matting, your dog's hair may need to be shaved
  extremely short to the skin and may show signs of skin irritation and sores due
  to the matting, wet undercoat, and dirty undercoat. In order to take care of a dog
  that has not been groomed often enough, and is matted, the required grooming session
  may be long, stressful, or painful. \n\nIt is the goal of Sparkle Grooming Corp.
  and any of its franchisees, affiliates, or groomers to make your pet's grooming
  experience as stress free as possible. \n\nDue to the condition of your dog's coat,
  we have determined that the only humane way to do this is to shave the dog's coat
  down. This is a short clip, removing all the matting. Where feasible, we work to
  de-mat/brush out the dog's coat, but only when it would not cause excessive pain
  and suffering to attempt to do so. \n\nThere is a strong chance that your pet's
  skin will become irritated during the clipping process. We will use a medicated
  shampoo to help soothe any irritation that may occur. The matted hair rests tightly
  against the skin and the only way to remove it is to use a short blade clip between
  the skin and mats. Your dog may possibly get nicked and cut because the groomer
  has to work so closely to the skin to remove the matted coat. Our groomers are very
  careful but the possibility of injury exists. Understanding these risks, our salon
  is authorized to proceed with the de-matting process. \n\nPlease be sure to schedule
  a follow up appt. to speak with our groomers for the best methods of maintaining
  your dog's coat.  We highly recommend our Essential Membership plan to ensure your
  dog’s coat stays in great condition moving forward. \n \nI hereby authorize Sparkle
  to perform said service and release Sparkle Grooming Corp. and any of its franchisees,
  affiliates, or groomers from any liability associated with the above mentioned process
  and any and all medical problems that may be uncovered and/or occur during the stripping
  and de-matting process. Should your pet need veterinarian care after, during, or
  due to this process, you agree to pay any and all veterinarian fees."
