The stainless steel teeth help remove knots and smooth out the coat. This flea comb is ideal for parting the fur down to the skin to locate small parasites on pets. Flea combs remove fleas and their eggs, and this particular brush is sized perfectly for grooming the area around your dog’s face and eyes. As you smooth out your dog’s coat, the fine-toothed comb effortlessly removes knots and mats.