Gina's Mobile Pet Grooming

06/14/2026

Most pet owners have never heard of New World screwworm, yet it’s one of the most destructive parasites affecting animals. Unlike typical maggots that feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae invade and feed on living tissue. Combined with the fact that a single female fly can lay hundreds of eggs in or near a wound, a minor injury can quickly become a serious medical concern.

With confirmed New World screwworm cases in Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico, and concerns about spread to neighboring states, pet parents should know the warning signs, prevention and treatment strategies.

To help protect your pet in high-risk areas:

🪰 Check your pet daily for wounds, cuts, swelling, and skin irritations. Screwworm flies are attracted to open wounds, tick bites, ear infections, hot spots, surgical incisions, and other areas of damaged skin.

🪰 Keep all wounds clean, protected, and treated promptly. Any cut, scratch, or skin lesion should be monitored closely and never left unattended.

🪰 Know the warning signs of infestation. Watch for swelling, discharge, a foul odor, excessive licking, pain, or a wound that appears to be getting larger instead of healing. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice any of these signs.

🪰 Use fly-control measures and repellents consistently, especially if your pet has a wound or recent surgical site.

Join us today, Live at 12pm ET. We’ll be discussing New World screwworm, plus surprising new research on doggy dementia, gut health and epilepsy, indoor fungal pollution, and other important pet health updates.

Plus, Inside Scoop subscribers can now download our complete New World Screwworm Guide inside the community group. The ebook includes prevention strategies, treatment information, recovery guidance, wound-support protocols, and DIY fly deterrent recipes. 🐾

👉 Drop SCOOPERS below and we’ll message you a link to join the Inside Scoop, our Planet Paws community where you can watch the full replay, submit your questions, and get access to our ebooks, guides, and more!

06/12/2026

Flea, tick and heartworm prevention is necessary year-round in our area!
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🚨 HEARTWORM IS SPREADING (AND IT’S NOT JUST A “SOUTHERN DOG” PROBLEM ANYMORE).

Heartworm is a serious parasite spread by mosquitoes. One bite can inject larvae that mature into long adult worms living in the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels. That can mean coughing, breathing trouble, fatigue, heart disease, and in severe cases collapse or sudden death.

The frustrating part? Early heartworm can show no signs.

Why it’s spreading: longer mosquito seasons, infected wildlife (coyotes/foxes), more pet travel, and missed prevention doses.

High-risk areas still include Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and other mosquito-heavy regions, but cases are showing up in places that used to be “low risk.”

Cats can get heartworm too. Less common, but even 1–2 worms can cause major lung inflammation. There’s no approved “adult worm kill” treatment for cats like dogs, so prevention and mosquito reduction matter even more.

Prevention (smart + practical):
If you’re in a high-risk area, prescription prevention is usually the smartest choice. Natural repellents don’t replace it. Do both.

Even dogs on prevention should be tested regularly, especially in mosquito-heavy areas or if you missed doses.

If your dog tests positive:
Don’t panic, but don’t ignore it. Exercise restriction is huge because dying worms can inflame and block lung vessels.

Standard treatment: melarsomine (Immiticide) kills adults faster but can be expensive and requires strict rest.

Lower-cost option: “moxi-doxy” (moxidectin + doxycycline) kills over time and may be considered when cost/availability is a barrier, but it’s slower and still needs close veterinary supervision.

Natural mosquito reduction (good for everyone):
1. Dump standing water, avoid peak mosquito times (dawn/dusk).
2. Consider pet-safe repellents. Options include catnip spray, cedarwood-based collars, brewer’s yeast (½ tsp per 10 lbs daily), and a lightly diluted homemade spray (witch hazel + coconut oil + cedarwood + neem oil).
3. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is sometimes used for parasite support: ¼ tsp per 10 lbs daily for 7 days every 3 months.

06/11/2026

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06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

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06/05/2026

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Let’s talk about ear hair… and no, we’re not talking about your grandpa’s. 😂

Did you know some dogs grow a LOT of hair inside their ears? And while it might seem harmless, all that extra fluff can trap moisture, wax, and debris — basically creating the perfect little environment for irritation and infections.

That’s why regular ear trims matter, especially for doodles, poodles, spaniels, and other fluffy-eared friends.

And honestly? The fact that you even care enough to learn about this already makes you a really good dog owner. Most ear infections don’t happen because someone is neglectful. They happen because people simply don’t know what to look for.

A simple ear trim can help air flow better, keep ears cleaner, and make your pup a whole lot more comfortable.

So if your dog has ever been scratching their ears, shaking their head, or smelling a little “yeasty”… their ears might be asking for some extra attention.

06/03/2026

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Sometimes groomers notice health changes before anyone else does.

And honestly, that’s 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.

But groomers? 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 tics hiding under all that fluff.

There have been so many times I’ve gently mentioned something to an owner and they’ve said,
“Oh wow… 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.

Honestly, 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. 🐾