Most long haired cats will experience matting at some point in their lives. Cats are self groomers but can still suffer from knotted and tangled hair once their hair begins to shed since the loose hair gets caught in the top coat causing mats. Older cats who have limited mobility also may be at a[…]
Category: Grooming
Grooming Series #7: Bathing your Cat
Most felines, particularly those with short haired coats, are acceptable self-custodians and require washing less often. In any case, a bath is fitting at whatever point you need your cat to smell fresh and clean. How often you choose to bathe your cat will rely upon coat length and type, activity level and climate. Cat[…]
Grooming Series #1: How to Bathe your Dog
How often should I bathe my dog? As a groomer I’m commonly asked “Why / how often should I bathe my dog?” or, “I took the hose to my dog after swimming in the river, isn’t that enough?”. I generally answer by explaining that bathing your dog frequently and properly is an important pillar of[…]
Intro to Diet Series #3: Freeze Dried Raw
What exactly is Freeze Dried Raw? Freeze Dried Raw Food is the process of removing the moisture from the food at low temperatures but preserving the nutrition of raw ingredients. Freeze dried raw food provides a longer shelf life and a more convenient way of feeding your dog raw food without the mess or hassle[…]
Grooming Series #5: Cleaning your Dogs Ears
Why do I need to clean my dog’s ears? You may not think that cleaning your dog’s ears is important in their grooming regime, but regular ear cleaning allows for you to see if your dog has an ear infection or any dust mites present in their ear. Certain breeds will need more regular cleaning[…]
Grooming Series #3: Shedding in Dogs
Your dog’s hair grows in cycles and once their hair reaches a certain maturity point it will begin to shed. It is important to keep your dog’s coat regularly maintained to avoid shedding on your furniture, clothes and in your car. Some breeds shed more than others and their skin can become itchy and they[…]
Grooming Series #2: Cutting your Dog’s nails
Do I need to cut my dog’s nails if I walk them outside on the pavement and why is nail care so important? A common misconception I hear as a groomer is that by walking your dog on the pavement your dog’s nails will file themselves. While there may be some truth to that, the[…]