Owners should be aware before purchase that a long-coated pet, purebred or mixed, will require grooming throughout its life. If the inclination to groom or the time to do so are not part of the plan, provisions should be made for professional coat care for the pet.
Health
Regular grooming is essential to your pet's health and well being.
Regular combing and brushing will keep the coat clean and healthy.
It will stimulate the skin, and allow the natural oils to circulate to the coat.
It will also allow us to carefully check for potentially serious problems. Check areas for hair loss, inflammations, unusual tenderness or lumps under the skin.
Constant scratching in a particular area may also be an indication of a problem.
Check with your veterinarian about any unusual problems found.
Puppies & Kittens
Like children, puppies and kittens have short attention spans.
They will require some special attention.
Select a time when the puppy or kitten is less energetic.
We will begin with short grooming sessions, five minutes or so. We will constantly talk to your puppy or kitten in a gentle, reassuring tone while grooming to make them feel comfortable.
We will check their ears, paws, teeth, and underside during the grooming procedure.
This will, in time, make them accustomed to being handled and examined.
Eventually, they will be quite comfortable being groomed, and will look forward to these sessions.
Ears
Ear care is an important part of grooming.
Ear infections can not only be painful, but lead to permanent hearing loss.
The signs of a problem with a companion animal's ears include redness, constant scratching, head shaking and odour. The skin inside and on the flaps should be pale pink. If there is a foul odour and/or any red, brown or black skin, we will suggest to have a veterinarian examine your pet's ears...
For further information or questions regarding our grooming salon and services please email us or ring 02)6653 4423
