As The Fur Flies

09/28/2026

We are a week away! Come out with your pups on October 3rd from 12-3pm. Enjoy some good food, paint some pumpkins with Pumpkin Pet Insurance, create a festive bandana with Trupanion, meet and greet with Care Emergency Clinic & As The Fur Flies mobile groomer(with a chance to win a raffle basket!), pick up some pup treats, play games and hang out with your favorite vet staff! 🐾

We of course will also be doing a food drive for local rescues in Frederick. If you’d like please bring your pets favorite food or treats(unopened) to give to a pet in need!

We can’t wait to see you and all your pets there!

09/23/2026

🐾Come see me at Yellow Springs Fall Fest! 🎃
I'll be bringing As The Fur Flies Mobile Spaw out for the day!
Stop by my table to say hi, enter my FREE Dog Goodie Basket Raffle (over $110 in value!), and take a peek inside my mobile grooming trailer to see where the magic happens.

The raffle basket is packed with goodies for your pup, including treats, toys, grooming supplies, a lick mat, dog peanut butter, travel essentials & more!

October 3rd 12-3 PM
Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic

I'd love to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones!
Raffle entry is completely FREE - just stop by my table to enter!

09/22/2026

WHAT DOES YOUR DOG’S GUM COLOR TELL YOU?

Your dog’s gums can provide valuable clues about circulation, oxygenation, and overall health. A quick gum check can sometimes help you recognize a problem early.

🔹 1. Healthy Pink 🩷
Usually indicates normal blood flow and oxygenation.

🔹 2. Pale Pink ⚠️
May be associated with anemia, blood loss, poor circulation, or other conditions.

🔹 3. Yellow (Icteric) 🟡
May indicate jaundice, which can occur with liver disease, hemolysis, or biliary disorders.

🔹 4. Blue/Purple 🔵
May indicate cyanosis and inadequate oxygenation — this can be an emergency.

🔹 5. Bright Red 🔴
Can occur with gingivitis, inflammation, heat-related illness, toxin exposure, or other systemic problems.

🔹 6. Very Pale/White ⚪
May be associated with severe anemia, shock, poor perfusion, or significant blood loss and requires urgent veterinary assessment.

🚨 IMPORTANT: Gum color alone cannot diagnose a disease. Normal pigmentation can also make assessment difficult in some dogs. Look at the unpigmented mucosa and consider other signs such as breathing difficulty, weakness, collapse, vomiting, bleeding, or abnormal behavior.

❤️ If your dog’s gums suddenly change color or your dog is showing signs of illness, contact a veterinarian promptly.

09/21/2026

09/20/2026