Certain breeds like Persians, Himalayans, Scottish Fold and Exotics (those with short noses otherwise referred to as brachycephalic faces) are prone to excessive tear staining. They have drainage issues because of their prominent eyes and short nasal passage. What are the causes of tear staining? It’s typically caused by an overproduction of tears and appears rusty in […]
Do all cats need sedation when being groomed?
This article is by Danele German, founder of NCGIA, in 1/17/2011 edition of NCGIA Magazine titled, “SAY NO TO DRUGS”. (parts edited to condense the post) Say ‘NO’ to Drugs Should a cat be given a sedative before it is groomed? In my experience, many of the cats that are believed to be so aggressive […]
Tear Staining in Dogs
Tear staining is usually caused by the overproduction of tears (epiphora). Stains appear as reddish-brown streaks under a dog’s (or cat’s) eyes. Certain breeds like Maltese, Lhasa Apso Shih Tzu’s are more prone to tear staining and it’s much more recognizable in dogs with light color coats. While it may simply be caused by epiphora, […]
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 […]
Cat Grooming is a Growing Trend
CAT GROOMING IS A BOOMING TREND As cat owners learn more about the benefits of regular grooming, cat grooming is a becoming a booming trend. In the past, people only thought dogs needed to be groomed. But cats need grooming just as much as dogs! Cat’s become dirty, greasy and those with thick coats can become […]
Debunking myth that cats hate water
While most people think cat’s don’t like water, the reality is cat’s are more frightened they will drown. Being bathed in slow moving warm water is the least stressful part of a groom for feisty felines! As a groomer who has been trained, we use special techniques to introduce a cat to the bathing process. […]
Shedding – it happens year round
“My cat has short hair and licks himself. He doesn’t need to be groomed since he grooms himself.” We hear this constantly. Yes, your cat licks himself in his saliva. However, does he get clean. We’re talking squeaky clean right down to the skin with a de-greasing cat-specific shampoo, warm bath, blow dry and comb […]
Cats groom themselves!
Would you consider licking your entire body in your own saliva, having dandruff on your coat and dirt CLEAN? OR, would you feel much cleaner after having a warm hydro bath of safe and organic shampoos and conditioners? Allergies a Problem? Dander contains a protein responsible for allergies in a number of people. Grooming […]
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 […]