Tag Archive: grooming

We Have a Winner – 2011 New Years Pet Makeover Contest

After hundreds of votes were cast in our first New Years Pet Makeover contest, we have a winner! Congratulations to Sara, submitted by Adriana Gonsalves! Sara was a late entry in the contest, but quickly narrowed the gap between she and the other contestants. Sara, you have won: – a professional grooming session with our Head…

Treating Hot Spots in Dogs

What exactly is a hot spot? In simple terms, a hot spot is a localized skin lesion caused by many things: licking, scratching and biting of the skin, swimming, stress and anxiety, allergies - the list goes on. These areas of inflamed skin may vary greatly in terms of their size, shape and severity – it all depends…

3 Common Grooming Questions Answered

How often should I trim my pets’ nails? Once every 4-6 weeks is adequate for most dogs and cats. Sidewalks and concrete may help file down a dog’s nails during romps around the neighbourhood, and as a result some dogs may require less frequent nail trimming. How often should I have my pet groomed/bathed? That…

Keys to a well balanced puppy

I love it when clients come into my stores with brand new puppies. The love, energy and excitement I see between puppy and parent is downright cathartic. Early and frequent positive exposure to a variety of things helps set the foundation for a well balanced dog later in life. Here are a few pointers to…

OMG! My Dog was Sprayed by a Skunk! What do I do?

I swear, I believe the manufactures of skunk removal products breed skunks and let them loose in my surrounding neighbourhoods. ..artist’s rendition – do not be fooled by their cuteness.. This time of year I speak with clients whose dogs have been sprayed by a skunk – if you can believe it – on a…