Katie’s Pet Salon

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So… shingles sucks. 😭I really thought, like most illnesses, you slowly start feeling better until eventually you’re back...
09/05/2026

So… shingles sucks. 😭

I really thought, like most illnesses, you slowly start feeling better until eventually you’re back to normal. Apparently shingles did not get that memo.

I was thankfully able to work all week and was feeling like I was finally getting somewhere. Yesterday I woke up feeling a little off again, but I worked through it thinking if I drank plenty of water and took it easy, I’d be okay.

Well, today I woke up pretty sick again. Body aches, joint pain, extreme exhaustion to the point it’s hard to keep my eyes open, and some pretty serious nausea.

So I’m here to tell my amazing clients that the rumors are true: shingles does NOT go away easily or quickly. 😭

For now, I’m going to work when my body allows me to work, and when it tells me I have to stop, I’m going to have to stop. I may have some good days followed by bad ones, which is incredibly frustrating when I’m trying so hard to get everyone caught back up.

Please know I hate this more than anyone. I love my job, I love my clients, and I absolutely hate being unreliable. I appreciate everyone who has been patient and understanding while I get through this. ❤️

Oliver 🩵 Bernedoodle
09/04/2026

Oliver 🩵 Bernedoodle

08/31/2026

For the last 17 days, time has stood still. 😵‍💫

I swear I’ve been living in the movie Groundhog Day. Every night I’d go to bed hoping tomorrow would be different, and every morning around 2 AM I’d wake up with the same nasty headache, congestion, dizziness, nausea and body aches.

It started with shingles and turned into… who even knows. 😂 The doctors treated me for shingles, then a sinus infection, then tried steroids. When none of that worked, I spent my entire Sunday in the ER.

High blood pressure. Crippling headache. Shortness of breath. EKG, head CT, chest X-ray, bloodwork and urinalysis. Everything came back relatively unremarkable aside from mild anemia, and thankfully I’m no longer dehydrated.

They sent me home with zero answers.

So I finally said, fine. I’ve rested. I’ve listened to my body. I’ve done absolutely nothing for over two weeks and apparently that isn’t working either. 😂 I’m drinking some coffee, taking some ibuprofen and sweating this crap out.

Well… either whatever this was finally reached the end of its miserable little lifespan, or I actually scared it off. 🤣

Because TODAY, for the first time in 17 DAYS, I woke up with NO dizziness. NO headache. NO nausea. NOTHING.

I FINALLY ESCAPED GROUNDHOG DAY!!! 🙌🏻😭🎉

I have never been so freaking excited to just feel NORMAL.

🐾 BOOKED FULL 🐾 Thank you for the kind overwhelming response and for all the kind comments. 🥰
08/12/2026

🐾 BOOKED FULL 🐾

Thank you for the kind overwhelming response and for all the kind comments. 🥰

Lola 💗 German Shepherd
08/08/2026

Lola 💗 German Shepherd

Moose ❤️ Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles and poodle)
08/07/2026

Moose ❤️ Cavapoo
(Cavalier King Charles and poodle)

I wanted to share two products that have truly impressed me in hopes they might help make life a little easier for you a...
07/23/2026

I wanted to share two products that have truly impressed me in hopes they might help make life a little easier for you and your pup.

🦷 1. ProDen PlaqueOff
Many of you have met my giant Labradoodle friend, Asher. He’s the big cream-colored guy who almost looks white. For years, he had the typical slobbery face, messy drinking habits, bad breath, and the reddish staining around his mouth.

Last week, for the first time in 4 years, there was no staining at all! His owner, Cindy, has been adding PlaqueOff to his food daily, and the difference was impossible to miss.

https://a.co/d/0fFkMz8j

Please note: Asher already has very clean teeth and stays current on professional dental cleanings with his veterinarian. I’m not recommending this as a replacement for veterinary dental care if your dog’s teeth already need cleaning.

⚡ 2. ThunderShirt
Many of you also know Arnie, one of the prettiest light blonde Golden Retrievers I groom. He’s always struggled with anxiety, especially during thunderstorms.

Since getting his ThunderShirt, his owner, Jessica tells me he’ll actually sit calmly with them on the covered porch during storms instead of panicking. That is a huge change for him.

https://a.co/d/00kYxWwL

I’m sharing this one because I hear all the time that anxiety wraps “don’t work.” While every dog is different, this one has been a game changer for Arnie, and I thought it was worth passing along.

As always, I only recommend products that I’ve personally seen make a noticeable difference in dogs I know and love. ❤️

Bella 💝 Mini Goldendoodle
07/17/2026

Bella 💝 Mini Goldendoodle

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Carthage, NC
28327

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