Barks 'N' Bubbles - Andover

04/09/2026

Wishing this gorgeous girls mum and dad the best of luck for their wedding next week!👰💒🤵‍♂

19/08/2026

I have availability to take on new clients from November and for 2027! I can only take on about 5 new clients so these spaces will go quickly!!💜

17/08/2026

Just to confirm that I am back to work for my normal days (for 2026) in November, not January 💜

12/08/2026

ALL Peanut Butter in the salon is now half price!

£2.50 for small tubs and £3.50 for large!💜

24/07/2026

🕷️ Tick season typically runs from March to October in the UK, peaking between May and June, are commonly picked up in long grass, woodland, and even some parks, and they don’t just attach anywhere. They prefer warm, sheltered areas like:

🐾 Head & ears (especially floppy ears)
🐾 Under the collar
🐾 Armpits & groin
🐾 Between the toes
🐾 Under the tail

👉 These are the areas most often missed

Ticks can be very small, so don’t just look. Run your hands over your dog to feel for small bumps or anything unusual.

⚠️ While not all ticks carry disease, in the UK around 5–20% may carry Lyme disease bacteria, depending on the area. Ticks can also carry Babesiosis (rare but serious), with cases reported in UK dogs.

Signs to watch for:
• Lameness
• Lethargy
• Fever
• Swollen joints
• Pale gums or weakness

✔️ The sooner a tick is removed, the lower the risk of disease transmission

❌ Don’t pull
❌ Don’t burn
❌ Don’t use oils

✔️ Use a tick remover tool with a gentle twisting motion

🐾 Stay aware. Stay prepared. Protect your dog.

22/07/2026

My diary is getting very busy for next year, especially when there is a school holiday in that month! My evening and Saturday appointments are also now extremely limited.

Amber 🐾

⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️

I now have my diary for next year, please message asap to book in to ensure you will get an appointment! My Saturdays are mostly biweekly but I will have two Saturdays off in a row during the Easter and summer school holidays. There may be some flexibility to do one or two dogs on a Tuesday if really needed but this is currently a full day off for me.

I have decided to have all school half terms etc off next year to spend more time with my sons, as well as two weeks off in August. Please understand that if your dog is due a groom during these times, you will need to bring them earlier/later than usual, or if you would like to stick to your schedule, one of the other girls may be able to cover one groom❤️

Amber xx

17/07/2026

⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️

I now have my diary for next year, please message asap to book in to ensure you will get an appointment! My Saturdays are mostly biweekly but I will have two Saturdays off in a row during the Easter and summer school holidays. There may be some flexibility to do one or two dogs on a Tuesday if really needed but this is currently a full day off for me.

I have decided to have all school half terms etc off next year to spend more time with my sons, as well as two weeks off in August. Please understand that if your dog is due a groom during these times, you will need to bring them earlier/later than usual, or if you would like to stick to your schedule, one of the other girls may be able to cover one groom❤️

Amber xx

07/07/2026

🚗 It only takes minutes for a parked car to turn deadly for a pet inside. Learn how fast the heat builds, and why cracking a window is not enough. 🔖 Save & share.

30/06/2026

A new breed has been recognised by the Royal Kennel Club x

Let's give a warm welcome to the Silken Windhound!

From the 1 October 2026 the Silken Windhound will be recognised, taking the Royal Kennel Club pedigree recognised breeds up to 228.

The Silken Windhound is a modern sighthound which was originally developed in the United States with the first recorded litter born in 1985! Known for their elegance, athleticism and a gentle temperament, the breed is well suited to both performance and companionship.

Do you have a Silken Windhound or met one before? Let us know in the comments 💬

29/06/2026

☀️MURPHY☀️