Paws & Effect

05/10/2023

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04/12/2023

See you all Saturday!!!

04/11/2023

Happy National Pet Day 🐶 🐱! We want to see ALL of your pets today 🤩

In the comments below, share your pets, or pets you have groomed today! We can't wait to see all the adorable pictures 🐶

04/08/2023

Here is a good chance to go meet some different dog breeds, ask questions, learn new things, and see some awesome pups! It is nice to have some responsible preservation breeders near the area and willing to let people learn about their breeds!

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03/26/2023

It is important as a groomer to stay aware of what certain conditions look like. And some can be underlying health issues that owners don't even know their dog(s) have until too late. Regular health checks with your vet is one way to catch these underlying conditions. Another way is to keep a pet on a regular grooming schedule and if your groomer sees anything out of place, they may suggest a vet visit.

Heart failure brought on by valvular disease is a common cause of death in small breed dogs. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat valvular disease.

03/10/2023

This is why it is so hard on groomers to see severely matted dogs. It is best to get them on a regular grooming schedule to avoid matting. Regular grooming visits depend on the type of coat your dog has. Curly hair that doesn't shed needs to be on either a 4 week or 6 week schedule. Hair that sheds can go up to 8 weeks but if you want less hair in your house, every 4 to 6 weeks helps!

The severely matted pet. Professional groomers see these cases more often than we would like. They can be heartbreaking because we understand the pain and disease that often accompany these cases. Here are a few things to understand about matted coats:

1. Severely matted coats cannot simply be 'brushed out'. Yes, a few matts that are not matted to skin can be brushed out, but sever matting means shaving. There is not an option to 'leave the coat fluffy' because clipper blades must pass under matts not through them. This often means a very short shave.
2. When the coat is severely matted, often referred to as pelted, the coat cannot properly regulate body temperature. Both canines and felines use thermoregulation to keep the body cool or warm depending on the weather. This means the body struggles much harder to maintain normal temperature.
3. Matted coats are almost always accompanied by some type of skin disease. Matting holds excess moisture and bacteria and/or fungus near the skin. As the natural microbiome is decreased, the skin becomes susceptible to infection from these diseases.
4. Matted coats are painful and that's a fact. The extra weight pulls on the skin causing discomfort. When matting is present around legs, ears, or tail, proper movement can become impeded and painful. This is why we term this 'neglectful abuse'. This type of matting does not occur overnight.

If your pet's coat has gotten out of control, contact your professional groomer NOW. The longer you wait, the worse it will be and the more the pet suffers.

02/24/2023

As many know I am big on the creative grooming and safe use of dog hair dyes! This is U.S. and Canada wide! 🥰

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02/11/2023

This right here. It is skill, love, determination, and an always never ending learning job to stay on top of the latest products, grooming style trends, and handling safety.

01/24/2023

First person to comment "MINE!" can scoop up an appointment that came available this week!

The appointment is Wednesday, January 25th at 9am!