| Q. | How often should I have my dog groomed? |
| A. | This depends on three things: type of breed, activity of the dog and what level of cleanliness
the owner can tolerate for the pet. A general rule of thumb is 3-4 weeks. A short, flat coated such
as a lab or boxer can go a month or longer than a shitzu or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier whose fur
needs a lot more brushing and maintenance. These types of dogs should be groomed every 3-4
weeks to prevent matting or else the grooming becomes more difficult. In general, longer hair dogs should
be brushed on a regular basis in between grooming appointments. Keep in mind all dogs no matter
what breed, should be groomed on a regular basis to maintain healthy skin and coat.
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| Q. | Is there anything for dogs with dry skin and dandruff? |
| A. | Luckily, with so many great products out there for dogs, problems with irritated skin and dandruff can be
treated successfully in the salon. Lack of proper nutrition or allergies can be the source of this problem.
See your veterinarian if symptoms worsen or do not improve.
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| Q. | No matter how often I brush my dog, he still gets knots and is matted. What am I doing wrong? |
| A. | The answer is simple. At home brushing usually only gets the outer layer of the coat and does not
get through to the undercoat and matts unless you thoroughly brush and comb the hair all the way through.
I will gladly demonstrate proper brushing and combing techniques you can use at home.
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| Q. | My dog is always getting ear infections. Can bathing cause this problem? |
| A. | While ear infections can be caused by water entering the ear canal, often it is the breed type that can
aggravate this problem. Types of dogs that commonly get ear infections are Cocker Spaniels,
Springer Spaniels, and Basset Hounds, in other words, breeds with longer ears. The problem occurs
from lack of air flow in the ear canal causing blockage. I always place cotton balls in the dogs ear to
prevent water entering the ear, followed by proper cleaning to help reduce infections.
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| Q. | I am afraid of leaving my pet with the groomer. Will my pet be safe from other animals? |
| A. | I certainly identify with the fears of leaving “your baby” with a stranger for any given minute.
It is important for the client to feel good about handing over their pet to the groomer with
confidence. Proper grooming techniques are always introduced with a gentle and sensitive
approach which I believe and abide by. Every pet is kept in a separate cage which is thoroughly
cleaned daily. We also do our best to guarantee minimal cage time for every animal. Your pet
will enter the salon avoiding any confrontation with other pets to ensure their safety.
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