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Pet grooming can also be a necessity for some pets' proper daily functions. For example, a dog with unclipped toenails may not be able to walk comfortably, which in turn discourages her from exercising daily.
Many times, a health concern is discovered through the act of grooming. Parasite infestations such as fleas or ticks are often found during bathing or brushing sessions. Matted fur could be hiding skin diseases or outside irritants such as clinging plant pods or thorns. If a pet owner neglects his or her pet grooming responsibilities, these small irritants can become infected or abscessed. Dirt inside the ears can also be cleaned out before it becomes compacted. Observations during routine pet grooming can uncover tumors, weight problems and vision trouble.
A professional pet groomer is trained to recognize the early signs
of physical problems. Through the grooming process a pet is thoroughly
cleaned and examined. Any abnormalities are noted and reported to the
pet owner.
How often should I get my dog professionally groomed?
This can vary greatly from breed to breed and also customer
requirements. What is acceptable for all breeds is every 8 to 12 weeks.
However some breeds such as bichons must be professionally groomed
every 4 – 6 weeks due to their coat texture and how easily it mats.
Can I just bring my dog in for a wash and nail trim?
Yes we offer a washing service which included shampooing, fluff drying ear cleaning and nail trimming.
I have a jack Russell, is there any pint in getting him groomed?
Yes, all dogs regardless of coat style and length should be
professionally groomed. Short haired dogs shed a lot of hair so the
grooming session which involves specialised tools that rake out the
undercoat and will help to minimise shedding.
I have recently bought a new puppy, how old should she be before I can get her groomed.
Your
pet has a mind of its own and it is virtually impossible to persuade an
unwilling 6-8month old pet to be groomed, espically if it is
frightened. Sharp scissors & clippers dictate that often a fearful
pet can be a real danger to itself and the groomer. In some
circumstances it may be neccessary to carry out grooming at a ets under
sedation or anaesthetic with all the revelant costs inoled. All that
can be avoided by slow gentle training and introduction to grooming as
a young pup.
As soon as your puppy has received all her
injections I would recommend our Puppy Socialisation Plan to begin with
and from there on regular grooming can take place
Do you brush my dogs teeth?
We don’t offer this service but can advise on the best way to
comfortable brush your pets teeth at home. If possible start when your
dog is a puppy. To begin with gently rub your finger around your dogs
teeth and gums for a few minutes each day for a week, reward after each
time. Gradually introduce the toothbrush and dry brush for a few
minutes each day. Then finally add toothpaste and gently brush your
dogs teeth using plenty of encouraging words and remember always reward
after each session. Also use plaqueoff on a daily basis to help fight
tartar build up.
What does it cost to get my dog groomed?
The price for grooming varies so much from breed to breed and from
dog to dog. The price depends on the conditon of the coat, size of the
dog and the temperment of the dog. A rough quote will be givin to you
but things like Dematting a dogs coat or handling of difficult dogs
will require extra time and result in an additional charge.
If I have made an appointment but have to cancel this what happens?
We respectfully ask that you give at least 24hrs notice of
cancellation of appointments, if you are unavoidably find that you
cannot attend.Customers failing to give this notice will be charged 50%
of the standard grooming fee before a further appointment can be
rebooked. We kindly ask customers to arrive on time for there
appointments or telephone us to let us know you are running late and we
will do our best to accomodate you. Customers who arrive more than 15
mins late may lose there appointment.
As a rule no, although if a pet dislikes for example having its feet
trimmed or nails clipped and is liable to bite we may use a soft nylon
muzzle for a short period of time till this part of the grooming the
pet dislikes is done. We do not reccommend muzzling dogs for a complete
grooming session as pets can become stressed, and may suffer from heat
stress whilst drying etc as pets need to be able to pant whilst
grooming. If a pet is liable to bite continually then we would normally
reccommend grooming at a vet clinic under a mild sedative to prevent
the pet becoming stressed or injuring itself.
We do not sedate dogs and it is our policy not to accept sedated
dogs as these dogs need to be groomed at a veterinary clinic with a vet
on site incase of any reaction or problems.
Why a dogs haircut takes longer and cost more than a humans
- Your haircut usually only takes 15-20 mins, your dog takes much longer
- Your hairdresser doesn’t have to dematt your hair
- You don’t wiggle, jump or shake while being worked on with sharp tools and scissors
- You don’t lick your hairdressers face while she is cutting your hair
- Your hairdresser doesn’t have to shave between your toes
- Your hairdresser only cuts your head, a dogs whole body gets cut
- You don’t try to bite your hairdresser
- Your hairdresser doesn’t have to hold you up with one hand while scissoring with the other.
- Your hairdresser doesn’t treat skin problems
- Asking your hairdresser to shave your bum and bits will get you slapped!!
- You don’t cock you leg on the table
- Your hairdresser doesn’t pluck and clean your ears
- Your hairdresser would never wash your bum or clean anal glands
- Your hairdresser doesn’t give you a manicure or pedicure
- You don’t shake and cover everything in soapy water
- Drying your hair doesn’t create a cloud of fuzzy floaty hair that sticks to everything and takes a week to clean up
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