Tips & Tricks

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Don’t you love the way your pet looks, feels, and smells after a day at our grooming salon and spa? Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep him looking that good all the time? Well, you can, all you need is some time, the proper tools, and the know-how to use them correctly. 

There’s more to good grooming than just looking good. Just as you take care o your everyday grooming needs, your pet needs routine care too. Regular professional and at-home grooming sessions are essential for your pet’s comfort and well-being.

Inspect your pet’s ears weekly. They should be a healthy-looking pink with no foul odor or wax buildup. To maintain healthy ears, they should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned with a pet ear cleaning product.

Don’t you love the way your pet looks, feels, and smells after a day at our grooming salon and spa? Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep him looking that good all the time? Well, you can. All you need is some time, the proper tools, and the know-how to use them correctly.

There’s more to good grooming than just looking good. Just as you take care o your everyday grooming needs, your pet needs routine care too. Regular professional and at-home grooming sessions are essential for your pet’s comfort and well-being.

Shedding Hair 

If your pet has the type of hair that sheds, there is a lot that you can do to help control his shedding between professional grooming visits. Our salon carries a wide selection of de-shedding tools and coat care products designed to help control shedding. The use of these, in addition to your pet’s salon visits, will help you experience much less hair on your pet and throughout your home.

Don’t you love the way your pet looks, feels, and smells after a day at our grooming salon and spa? Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep him looking that good all the time?

Well, you can. all you need is some time, the proper tools, and the know-how to use them correctly.

There’s more to good grooming than just looking good. Just as you take care o your everyday grooming needs, your pet needs routine care too. Regular professional and at-home grooming sessions are essential for your pet’s comfort and well-being.

Toenails

For your pet’s comfort and to protect your family and home from scratches, your pet’s toenails should always be kept short and smooth. Because there is a vein inside each nail that will bleed profusely if the nail is cut too short, you may not want to attempt trimming his nails at home. Please contact our salon or just stop in if your pet’s nails need attention between his regularly scheduled appointment.

Your pet’s dental health is extremely important. Tartar buildup can contribute to a multitude of a tooth, gum, and other health problems. Regular brushing of your pet’s teeth will keep them sparkling and will contribute to healthy gums and fresh breath. Always use toothpaste, breath freshening, and oral care products that are made specifically for pets.

Don’t you love the way your pet looks, feels, and smells after a day at our grooming salon and spa? Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep him looking that good all the time? Well, you can. All you need is some time, the proper tools, and the know-how to use them correctly.

Tools and Techniques

Your pet’s stylist can help you assemble an at-home pet grooming kit. It should contain the same grooming tools and spa-quality skin and coat care products that your pet enjoys while he is at our salon. Our stylist will be happy to instruct you on their correct usage. Even with the right tools, you will seldom achieve the desired result if you don’t know how to use them properly.

One of the most asked questions is “How often should I bathe my pet?” The answer is as long as you use high-quality pet shampoo and rinse your pet thoroughly – you may bathe your pet whenever you feel he needs it. Gather everything that you will need: shampoo, conditioner, towels, ear cleaner, cotton balls, hairdryer, and your pet. Begin by giving your pet a thorough brushing, making sure that there are no mats or snarls in his coat. A non-slip mat on the bottom of your tub will help your pet feel secure during his bath. Place your pet in the tub. This is a good time to clean your pet’s ears. After cleaning, put cotton balls in his ears to keep water out. Wet your pet using comfortably warm, never hot, water. Apply a high-quality pet shampoo and massage it through his coat. Never use any product on a cat, kitten, or puppy unless it is approved for use on them. Rinse and repeat the shampoo and massage. Then rinse very thoroughly. One of the most important parts of bathing your pet is to make sure to get the shampoo completely out. Rinse, rinse, rinse. Apply conditioner according to directions. Again, there are many types. Some you spray on and leave in, while others are massaged into the coat and the excess rinsed out. Towel dry your pet, then use a hairdryer to get him completely dry. Once your pet is clean and dry, give him a final brushing and a spritz of pet cologne to complete his grooming, now your best friend looks, smells, and feels great again!