The Furry Godmother Pet Services

08/24/2024

Me always!!

08/22/2024

How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog? 🛁🐕

For a lot of new dog owners, it can be difficult to determine how often you should give your dog a bath. The truth is, the answer depends on a lot of things.
How frequently a pet needs a bath greatly varies based upon their breed, lifestyle, length of coat, and how much homework a pet owner is willing to do.

➡Coat Type
The type of coat your dog has is a big factor in how often he requires baths. However, it’s not as simple as the shorter the hair, the less bathing required. Hairless breeds, such as the Chinese Crested and the Xoloitzcuintli, are actually quite care intensive, according to Cristiano, who says these breeds require weekly baths.

At the other end of the spectrum are the long-coated breeds, such as the Maltese and the Collie. Obviously, the more hair a dog has, the more work is involved, including the frequency of the bath. For dogs with medium-to-large coats, a bath could be needed from weekly to every 4-to-6 weeks, as long as the coat is properly maintained in-between baths.

But a breed such as the Puli, which is technically long-haired, is not bathed as often when corded. According to the Puli Club of America, the Puli doesn’t develop that typical doggie odor, and really, a Puli probably doesn’t require as many baths as most other breeds.

So, what about dogs that fall somewhere in the middle? Thick or double coats on breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, etc., naturally insulate the dogs seasonally. Over-bathing could strip too much oil from the skin and disrupt this process. Using a product specifically for shedding will help avoid this.

➡Health
If your dog suffers from certain health conditions, your groomer and/or veterinarian may suggest that you use medicated shampoo while bathing your dog. Even if your canine companion is healthy, a grooming regimen is important to keep him that way. All pets benefit from monthly ear cleaning and nail trimming. Thorough coat brushing and combing and conditioning are more integral to the pet’s health than bath time.

Then, there’s the health of the owner. Sometimes the bath is for the human’s comfort, not the pet’s. For owners who suffer from allergies, they’ll typically react to their pet’s dander, which can be managed with a weekly bathing routine.

➡Lifestyle
An active lifestyle may be easier with a short-coated breed, given that keeping the dog clean in-between baths typically requires less effort. You can get away with giving short-haired dogs a good rubdown with a damp washcloth to remove the dirt that was picked up during a busy visit to the dog park.

Of course, dogs that are playing in oceans, hunting in muddy waters, or herding sheep all day may end up needing more baths than pups that spend most of their time indoors, regardless of the breed.

At the end of the day we should wash our dogs when they are no longer huggable.❤

Source: www.akc.org

08/21/2024

Mia is one of our OG gals! She’s the best diva we know, in a good way! So talkative, spunky and athletic! Our check ins are done with her now but hope to see her again!

08/19/2024

Mia! This girl has pools of blue for eyes and is quite the goalie as well! We missed seeing this beauty! So glad to be reunited!

08/17/2024

We love us some crinkle ears! One ear at full attention, the other loving gravity ❤️ Chippy is the sweetest dog ever & loves a good emotional support pillow as well!

Sometimes people just want check ins instead of boarding, and we are a ok to do those multiple times a day if need be! That’s what Chippys pawrents do and it works for Chippy!

08/13/2024

We love this little guy! Two nights of fun and adventure!

07/25/2024

Some good tips for right now! Please keep your pets indoors as much as you can. This smoke is awful on lungs of any kind😞

07/24/2024

Chunk is looking all kinds of cute today! The hat is from Pet Smart, and it spoke to me in the aisle lol

Gentle reminder, it’s hot there for pets! We’ve kept Chunk busy, inside and in the mornings when not hot! Edworthy parks Angels cafe has a dog friendly patio, which was lovely yesterday:) We enjoyed our breakfast, while he enjoyed some treats next to us. 🙂 Some other places to go to beat the heat: Mollies pet market, Bass Pro, Winners, Home Depot, Canadian tire and soo much more! It’s a dogs day and we are just living it with him!

07/17/2024

Oh hi there! My name is Christina, otherwise known as THE FURRY GODMOTHER 🐾🪄

Let me tell you a bit about who I am, and what I have to offer you pet pawrents 💕

💕Pets are my passion & always have been! I truly love all animals & want to save them all. God hasn’t let me win the lottery yet, but when he does, you’ll know it 🐾
💕To ease your mind, I come with excellent references & a criminal check
💕Pro Pet Hero First Aid & CPR certified since August 2024
💕Rover app employed since 2020
💕Worked in a 24 emergency veterinary hospital & small animal clinics as an admin staff personnel. Assisted where needed with medical needs, preparing medications, dealing with sensitive topics in a professional manner and so much more…
💕Volunteered at a small animal clinic. Assisted with surgeries, pre/post op care, among many other duties
💕Volunteered with opening gaits riding association. Assisted children with various disabilities with equine lessons
💕Volunteered with Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation(I can swing a huge owl up to my arm), Calgary Zoo(say hi to Sheldon the tortoise when you see him there, we are old friends) & Meow Foundation(writing news items for publication).
💕Medical assistance and implementation with personal cats of my own, as well as pets in my care. Administration of fluids/IV, injections, oral medications, incontinent products.

My services include but are not limited to:

🐾Free meet & greet! This is always beneficial to both parties involved, as it gives comfort & assurance that your pet will be in the right hands and cared for the way you’ve envisioned
🐾Boarding-in my home
🐾Dog walks
🐾Pet drop ins(your home)
🐾Daycare
🐾Transport within Airdrie limits
🐾 Park visits. Play unleashed, Edworthy, Bowness, Kananaskis, and more!
🐾Medical needs
🐾Empty house drop ins

💕This is a home environment and your pets will be treated like they are family when here. We expect nothing less and give soo much more!
💕There is a double digit child here(a pet whisperer themselves), and on occasion, other pets from other families. Your pet must be good with both situations to spend time in our loving home. We are all about safety for everyone involved.
💕Proof of up to date vaccinations required
💕We accept dogs over a year, all fully trained unless using incontinent products.
💕This is a calmer home. We pride ourselves on keeping your pet busy with walks, adventures, treats and more!
💕To hold your booking, a deposit of 1/2 of the total will be due on day of request. The remaining balance is due night before, or upon starting day of booking
💕Prices are subject to change with weekends, holiday times and stats.
💕We love to give discounts for new referrals! As a thank you for using us!

Thank you for reaching out! My main goal is to love your baby like they are my own in my care! My reviews reflect just that. This is my full time passion. I’ve worked and volunteered many years to always circle back to this! I’m glad I can help you and your pets, by giving them all the TLC I can while you’re gone!

Thank you for trusting me! My inbox is always open for you to send me any question you may have!

With lots of love,

Christina
The Furry Godmother

07/17/2024

Gentle reminder with our hot temps approaching! 🐾💕

07/12/2024

Did you know we can transport your babies anywhere within Airdrie $30 round trip?! We brought the sweetest baby Emma to the best groomer The Bath Bunker today, and we are obsessed with this beauty! We have safety buckles & lots of love to give! Like Uber, but better! Spread the word, we would love to help! 🐾❤️

07/11/2024

We ❤️ this! Vote for us under pet sitter if you ever feel this way about our little biz🐾

Official 2024 Community Voting Awards Platform for Airdrie, AB. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

07/09/2024

A reminder that it’s toooo hot for those babies to go outside today! Also, if you can’t put your hand on the pavement for too long, neither can they! Keep your babies safe! 🐾💕

05/28/2024

*ADOPTED*

This male cat was brought in from Luxstone. He came in with no collar, no tags , no tattoo and no microchip. If you believe this cat belongs to you, please call 403-768-0274 Ext. 2 and visit www.aparc.ca/reclaim

05/20/2024

How cute is Ladoo?! He’s boarding with us for 5 days & he loves adventures! Here we are in Carstairs amongst the dandelions:)

05/19/2024

We are Pawsitive this is the best thing ever! Sent a message to them already! Please sign up and brighten a pups day!

🖤 Doggy Day Out Program with KCS Animal Rescue!

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your day? Message us to set up your adventure day with an adoptable dog! These sweet pups absolutely love getting out of the shelter and going on field trips.

Our long-term residents often lose hope and need one-on-one time to boost their spirits and keep their hope alive. Your support can make a world of difference! 🐾

Message us today to set up your special adventure! 🐶❤️

05/18/2024

I’m biased, but Sheila/The Bath Bunker IS gold! Highly recommend:)

Thank you so so much to anyone who voted! I am honoured to receive bronze for best pet groomer 😁

05/14/2024

*ADOPTED*

This male cat was brought in from Luxstone area . He came in with no collar, no tags and no tattoo. He does have a microchip but unable to locate owner. If you believe this cat belongs to you please call 403-768-0274 Ext. 2 and visit www.aparc.ca/reclaim

05/12/2024

Let’s celebrate all the moms today! Happy Mother’s Day to human moms AND fur moms!

05/10/2024

I think Banjo may be having the time of his life, and so are we!!

Banjo is boarding with us, but we can also do walks, check in’s, transport to & from appts, or leave your pups/kitties with us for 1/2 a day-or full day!

It’s a beauty of a day! Enjoy it🌞

04/24/2024

Safety tip for dog owners when not at home or dogs aren’t in your sight at night! I never leave the pets in my care with their collars on, either night or day when not in my sight. Better to be safe than sorry:)

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