Barks and Bubbles Dog Grooming

09/06/2026

LOCAL NEWS 🚨 | Dog rushed to emergency vets after collapsing following swim in the River Wye in Hereford.

A 10-month-old Border Collie was rushed to the vets on Monday after collapsing just minutes after entering the River Wye in Hereford.

In a message sent to Your Herefordshire, the dog's owner said:

"She was playing in the river to cool off after a walk and within five minutes she collapsed by the riverbank.

"She wasn't responding when I called her, couldn't walk and her gums became pale. My partner had to carry her through the meadows to get her to transport because she was struggling to stay awake."

Following emergency treatment, blood tests revealed her liver enzyme levels were more than eight times higher than normal, while her potassium levels were dangerously low. She remained at the vets overnight for urgent monitoring and treatment.

The owner added:

"The river is no joke. My poor puppy is fighting toxins in her body and I wanted people to know not to risk taking their beloved dogs swimming in the water."

⚠️ Experts warn that dogs can become seriously ill after swimming in rivers due to several potential risks, including:

🔺 Water intoxication from swallowing excessive amounts of water

🔺 Near-drowning or aspiration, causing fluid to enter the lungs

🔺 Exhaustion, shock, or heat-related complications

🔺 Exposure to harmful bacteria, toxins, or blue-green algae

Dog owners are urged to remain vigilant and seek immediate veterinary advice if their pet shows signs of distress after being in the water.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Something to think about . 🐶🐾
Dogs are sensitive to different things . 🐾🐶

05/06/2026

03/06/2026

Sometimes groomers notice health changes before anyone else does.

Not because owners aren’t paying attention. Life is busy. You see your dog every single day, so tiny changes can happen gradually without standing out right away.

We’re seeing and feeling your dog up close during every appointment.

That means sometimes we notice things like new lumps, irritated skin, ear infections starting, changes in mobility, sore spots, or even ticks hiding under all that fluff.

There have been so many times I’ve gently mentioned something to an owner and they’ve said,
“Oh …… I hadn’t even noticed that.”

And that’s exactly why routine grooming matters so much.
It’s not just about looking cute after an appointment. It’s another set of caring eyes on your dog’s health and comfort.

Dogs with owners who keep up with regular grooming appointments are often the ones who get little issues caught earlier — and that can make such a big difference long term. 🐾

28/05/2026

After a long 3 weeks , hard work and determination , we are ready to roll 🐾🐶💦🧽🛀 ✂️ !
A nice clean , bright , airy , small , freshly painted dog grooming salon . A new stainless steel bath in the wet room and a nice electric table .
Just a lick of paint to be done on the front of the shop and a lovely new sign to go up !!!! More news to come later on ……….. Thank you abi James x

17/04/2026

Stanley 🐾🐶 showing off his hand stripping … where did all the hair come from .. !

08/04/2026

This is for all breeds of dogs …..

26/03/2026

🐾 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢𝙨 🐾

A full groom is NOT:
❌ A quick wash
❌ A snip here and there
❌ 30 minutes and done. Bish bash bosh. Next one please.

Here’s what your dog actually gets in 2–3 hours with us !

✨️ Welfare-led, gentle handling and positive reinforcement
✨ Full health & coat assessment
✨ Nail trimming & pad clearance
✨ Ear cleaning (if needed)
✨ Thorough double shampoo + condition
✨ High velocity drying
✨️ Hand fluff dry to correctly and throughly prep the coat
✨ De-shedding / removal of matts if appropriate
✨ Breed standard or bespoke styling

✨ Hygiene areas clipped safely

✨ Facial detailing (the bit everyone notices 👀)

✨ Final check + tidy + perfection polish
✨️ Cuddles, playtime, treats or 1-1 positive reinforcement of their choice post groom time

And most importantly…
Time, patience, and care for YOUR dog. Grooming isn’t just about how they look… its about how they feel.
it’s about their comfort, welfare, and wellbeing ✨

So no… it’s not “just a haircut”.

26/03/2026

AWARENESS 🚨 | Dog owners urged to be vigilant after fatal bacterial disease reported in some dogs in the South Wales area.

From Sanders Vets in Cwmbran:

📢 LOCAL DISEASE WARNING - CONFIRMED CASE IN CWMBRAN📢

Have you heard of leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis, often shortened to lepto, is a disease caused by bacteria that damage vital organs, such as the liver and kidneys. It’s very serious and often fatal in dogs.
It is also a Zoonotic disease which means it can be passed to humans.

Dogs can catch leptospirosis from:

- Another infected dog

- Sniffing/licking the ground where an infected dog has urinated

- Urine from an infected cow, pig or rodent

- Infected wet ground or fresh water - lepto can live in wet ground and fresh water for several months

Leptospirosis can also be spread to other dogs by infected dogs, mice, rats and cows but can also be caught from infected water.

So, if your dog lives on a farm, kills rodents or spends a lot of time swimming, they’re at a much higher risk of catching it. ⚠️

There are a few different types of leptospirosis bacteria and each one is slightly different. Fortunately, we can vaccinate against the types of lepto bacteria commonly found in the UK.

Any dogs that are fully vaccinated and up to date with their yearly booster vaccinations should be covered against this disease .