The leaves are changing, the days are growing shorter, and Summer is finally releasing its humid grasp on Greenville. With such beautiful weather with which we are often gifted during this season, people and pets become more active. There are a few things you should know about the change of season. Snakes are active. Snakes are preparing for a season too cold for their cold-blooded bodies. As ready for hibernation, they are active and in need of food. Most snakes will leave you alone so long as you leave them alone, but try telling your curious pup to stray from that interesting, new creature. To keep your pet safe, ensure you are aware of your surroundings when hiking, going for a walk and playing outdoors….
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Maintenance Grooming
After a grooming session, your pet will be soft, tangle-free, and clean. A week later, you will notice your fingers don’t run through his coat as well and the smell has faded. It is about time for you to do some grooming maintenance on your furry family member. Depending on your pet, the amount of at-home grooming required will vary. Yet, the basics are the same: weekly brushing, check their ears, and a quick hygienic check-up. Weekly Brushing Brushing prevents tangles from forming into mats, which can cause skin irritation, could hide fleas, and can be extremely difficult to remove. Doing this weekly allows you to find health problems before they can become serious issues. Brushing reduces the amount of dead fur in the pet’s coat…
Choosing the Right Groomer
You have decided to seek a professional to enhance the grooming regimen for your wonderful pet. Like many, you consult google for a list of groomers near you, Yelp! for reviews, and you hope for the best. When you walk into the groomer’s office to determine if you will relinquish your pet to them for the next few hours what should you look for? Groomer Qualifications There are certifications that groomers should have beyond the licensing of the grooming facilities. A certified groomer has passed a written and practical exam by an accredited grooming school. As with many professions, groomers can continue their education after receiving their certification. Find out if your groomer attends any seminars or trade shows to keep their techniques current and…
Fleas
I often get asked the following question. My cat or dog has fleas. If I bring it for a flea bath is it going to solve the flea problem? The flea bath is a quick and a temporary solution to kill fleas on a cat or a dog. It gives the pet a temporary relief from itching and biting. When we spot a flea on a pet, we give it a flea bath. This bath is an all natural shampoo that sits on the body of the pet for approximately 5 – 8 minutes. We wrap the pet with a towel to maintain the body temperature. We then rinse the coat. Some pets can be allergic to flea bites, in which case it can cause…