My dog smells or is dirty. My dog can’t see and her fur needs to be trimmed. My dog is shedding. My dog’s coat is tangled or matted and I can’t brush it. My dog’s nails need trimming. My dog can’t clean himself. (got into something gross) I don’t have time to wait or run […]
Essential oils – not safe for cats, good for dogs
Grooming can be a stressful experience for your pets. Some salons utilize aromatherapy with their fur clients. With aromatherapy, essential oils like lavender are diffused into the air. Scientist believe scents like lavender may help calm both dogs and people by sending chemicals to the brain that affect mood and emotion. Due to the risks […]
Matting is Painful, Dangerous and Entirely Preventable
Matting is dangerous and easily prevented with regular maintenance grooming Matting can cut off blood supply to extremities, and deny regular air circulation to the body. Skin denied fresh air and stimulation from regular brushing can turn dark pink to red (due to blood being constricted) and open sores are apt to form emitting foul […]
Double-coated breeds
Double-coated dogs are dogs with heavy undercoats. Common in this group are German Shepherds, Pomeranians, Huskies, Malamutes and Samoyed. They have a lighter coat that sheds naturally and should not be shaved. This coat, made up of what are called down hair (or guard hairs) is made up of fluffy and fine hair that is close to […]