Summer time health tips
Practice basic summer safety
The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity. We can help you keep your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips for helping everyone in your family stay healthy and comfortable when the heat is on. Whether your pet is indoor or outdoor we can help.
We recommend the pet being indoors during the hottest part of the day with plenty of shade & constant access to room temperature water. If the pet seems to hot still you can add ice to their water to cool them a little more.
Never leave your pets in a parked car, not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die.
Mosquitos are not only a nuisance but are a danger to your pet. Mosquitos spread heartworms which is lethal if not treated quickly. Treatment can be quite costly & life threatening even with treatment. You can only aquire heartworm prevention by a veternarian. Your pet has to receive bloodwork to be eligible for the preventative.
With a well groomed pet in the right enviroment your pet can have a "doggone" amazing summer!
The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity. We can help you keep your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips for helping everyone in your family stay healthy and comfortable when the heat is on. Whether your pet is indoor or outdoor we can help.
We recommend the pet being indoors during the hottest part of the day with plenty of shade & constant access to room temperature water. If the pet seems to hot still you can add ice to their water to cool them a little more.
Never leave your pets in a parked car, not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die.
Mosquitos are not only a nuisance but are a danger to your pet. Mosquitos spread heartworms which is lethal if not treated quickly. Treatment can be quite costly & life threatening even with treatment. You can only aquire heartworm prevention by a veternarian. Your pet has to receive bloodwork to be eligible for the preventative.
With a well groomed pet in the right enviroment your pet can have a "doggone" amazing summer!
Why not to shave a double coated dog! Depending on your dog's breed & coat texture shaving short may not always be best for your pet to cool them off. Already short haired dogs (chihuahuas, labs, etc.) and double coated dogs (Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds, etc.) are the main types to NEVER be shaved unless they are veternarian approved. These type of coats are more likely to never grow back the same, the pet overheats more quickly, and they are more prone to sunburn & subsequently develop skin cancer. Certified pet stylists do recommend a good bath & brush out with the "featherings" trimmed with an extended sanitary. Dogs release their body heat from their bellies, their paw pads, and from the dog panting NOT from there coat area. By clipping the dog short you are taking away their protection from UV rays causing them to over heat.
What is matting?“Matting” refers to densely tangled clumps of fur in a pet’s coat. If a coat is not properly and/or frequently brushed, loose and live hair become embedded in large masses. Sometimes “mats” can be combed out, but if left too long, it is impossible without seriously harming the animal.
Matts can form in both the outer coat as well as the deeper undercoat. Sometimes severe matts form in the undercoat and are unnoticeable because of a heavy outer coat. If left completely unattended, a pet’s fur can become entirely matted to such an extent that the only recourse is to shave the entire coat. Regular and frequent grooming—especially brushing—is absolutely necessary to not only prevent mats, but to keep your pet’s coat and skin healthy. Severe matting can be extremely painful to your dog during brushing. Even mild matting can cause your pet a great deal of pain. Matting can cut off blood supply to extremities, and deny regular air circulation. Skin denied fresh air and stimulation from regular brushing becomes quite unhealthy. Remember, sometimes these mats and their consequences can be completely hidden from view. Some severely matted pets may require the attention of a veterinarian. Throughout the grooming industry, the term “dematting” simply means to pull at the matts from the dog’s skin. We will not remove mats that will hurt your pet. Severe mats will be shaved, but only after consulting with the pet’s owner. Shaving a matted coat is a delicate and slow process requiring experience and expertise. A dog’s skin is thin like tissue paper, and dense mats can cause it to become loose due to the weight of the matting. Clippers can easily cut loose skin if not done properly and safely. After shaving, a pet may develop an itchy skin response. Owners should watch to ensure that constant scratching does not cause the skin to become irritated. Dead, loose hairs should be removed through regular and thorough brushing. Keeping your dog’s hair at a manageable length also helps to prevent matting. Grooming should be done on a regular basis every 4 to 6 weeks; after 8 weeks, a coat may become too dirty and matted to maintain (depending upon breed and lifestyle of your dog) |
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Nail TrimmingSome of the public may not know but nail care is one of the most important part of the grooming process. Not only do nails hurt you when they are uncheck but they can harm your pet as well. If left to do as they please nails can grow into your pets paw pads requiring a vet trip. Nails that are too long can also cause pressure on your dog's joints causing pain & even other joint issues you will need to seek veternarian assistants to help. Nails are tricky if not consistantly maintenance. There is a vein in the nail called the quick. As the dog's nail grows sometimes the quick grows with it. If you trim the nail and clip the quick it will bleed & cause pain.
Why does my indoor dog need a Rabies vaccine?Everyone is curious to know why their little indoor dog should get rabies here are some clues. Curious little ones are more prone to investigating. Outside for even a minute they can run across a rabid animal without even knowing the difference. Even if they aren't confrontational rabid animals are known to be easily aggitated and aggressive. Protect your pet and yourself from the suffering of rabies which effects the brain. Rabies vaccines can also protect your animal care providers including veternarian/groomer/trainer etc. Pets that bite whether they mean it or not can have major repercussions. Some pets if they don't have documentation that they have their rabies vaccination may be subjected to quarantine for an undetermined period of time & the affected personel may be required to administer different vaccines as a precaution. Pet professionals love your pet & would rather them get a quick shot then be forced into solitude for even a minute!
When to bath or when to refrainNormal pets should be bathed no more than once a month but no less than every two months with regular dog shampoo unless bathed by a pet professional with high quality products that are specially ordered. Skin cells for most pets reginerate every 25 to 28 days that & nail trims needing to be done every four weeks depending on the pet is why most pet stylist recommend a 4 to 6 week groom routine for your pet. A professional pet stylist is able to bath your dog even daily with the custom shampoo & conditioner they provide. Most pet parents prefer a weekly bath as the most frequent timeline for a messy pet to keep them pampered & smelling great! If your pet is itchy with dry skin and you only bath once a month either they aren't bathed with the correct shampoo, they may have a food allergy, or any number of things. You may want to contact your vet if that happens. Always ask a professional if you aren't sure that's what we are here for!
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