How do I use Meric comb? Use our comb on dry fur because it might be hard to go through the strands of a thick wet fur coat. Untangle your dog's hair first by a wide-toothed comb and let it dry. While preparing for the fur to dry up, you can start preparing for a deep pail half-filled mixture of hot water and dish soap. Use this mix to rinse off the nits that your comb encounters. You would also need to put newspapers or any kind of used paper under your pet to capture falling ticks from your pet's body during the combing session. Start combing your pet's head, neck, and shoulders then slowly and gently turn towards their back and tail. Concentrate on areas with full fur growth because that is where your target may be hiding. Push further down the back, chest, sides, and belly then finish on your pet's legs, paws, and tail. Do another combing process after a few minutes to catch some more nits in deep hiding. Make sure to focus on the belly, under the chin, and the tail area where they usually inhabit. After combing your fur-baby, let the soapy water sit for a maximum of 15-minutes to let the ticks drown in the bucket. Throw the newspapers right away and the water after completing the time. Vacuum the area if you did the combing process indoors. Are these combs effective? Yes, they are! Meric's combs are an affordable solution to groom and save your pets from ticks and discomforts. Do your combing ritual religiously to take out what's keeping your pets annoyed. All you need is patience with true love and care for your pets to get rid of their aches and pains.