Existing knots may tighten! Dirt & oil may become trapped! (Clogged follicles) You could create more knots! If your dog’s coat contains a multitude of knots and/or matting, dirt and sebum can build up within the knots. This build-up of hair, dirt and sebum can cause “clogged follicles” which leads to skin irritation, dandruff, possible…
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Your dog’s hair is amazing.
I know, I know. Your dogs hair is falling out all over the place, what could possibly be so amazing about it?!Well, I’m here to convince you of your dogs unique abilities that are only possible because of their hair. As we continue to share our homes with more and more animals, we must realise…
What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Anal Glands.
Disclaimer: If you don’t like talking about poop, exit this article right now! 😅 If you think your pup might have an anal gland issue then stuck it up and read on! The issue with expressing anal glands for me comes with the lack of understanding. I find that many believe it’s just a normal…
Help! My Dog has Dandruff!
In my experience as a Dog Groomer, the cause of Doggy Dandruff is sometimes a really simple fix. Of course, there are situations where dandruff requires medical attention, but, you can certainly look into a few things before using any drastic measures – and don’t be mistaken, it is not normal, your dog should not…
What Does Canine Pelotherapy Look Like?
Pelotherapy has so many benefits and I’m so happy that we have access to amazing health care for our pups! For those that have read my article “What is Canine Pelotherapy?”. I’m sure you’ve been wondering what it looks like. To answer that, I’m going to tell you a story. As a dog spa, I…
Mealtime Boredom Busters
As some of you may know, my dog has Separation Anxiety – Proper, Separation Anxiety. One of the things that was recommended to me by his Trainer was to make his food last longer and make it more fun. Dog’s love to sniff, lick and forage, also known as – Enrichment. One way to provide…
What Is Canine Pelotherapy?
Summary– High-quality mineral mud can be used to assist in the treatment of skin conditions, improve the function of the skin, improve skin & coat health and absorb toxins.– Animals have been taking mud baths instinctually in the wild, we’re only now applying it to ourselves and domestic pets for overall health. I am so…
How do I know if my Dog is Overweight?
Surprisingly, even as a dog groomer, I’m asked this question a lot. And I actually love it! It’s great that people are thinking about their pet’s weight. Granted, I’m not a vet, but I can certainly help with what to look for. Don’t Pop Pup on the Scales!Dog’s come in all shapes and sizes. A…
How Often Does My Dog Need To Be Washed?
The straight forward answer is every 4-6 weeks for long haired breeds and every 8-12 weeks for short haired breeds. Why? Well, that’s the average time it takes for your dog to get dirty to the point they probably require a wash.However, every dog is different. “You shouldn’t wash your dog more than once a…
Is Expensive Dog food, Better Dog Food?
If you’ve ever looked at a bag of dog food and thought, “they’re all the same aren’t they? Dog food is dog food!” – please for the love of dogs read on! The price of dog food certainly does reflect the cost of the ingredients and processes used to create it, just as it would…