Tangled Tails Pet Spa

08/17/2024

If you know a black cat, today is the day to give them a cuddle!! 🐈‍⬛🐾

08/09/2024

Happy National Cat Day!

08/02/2024

Happy Friday my friends! Enjoy the long weekend!

We'll be back to work on Wednesday! We're going fishin'! 🥰

07/21/2024

Nothing better than kitty cuddles...

07/19/2024

To my human moms & dads, this is what happens to my paws when you take me out in the scorching sun when the pavement is so hot !

Remember I sweat through my paws, so in this heat I can’t get rid of my sweat as my paws are burning. Missing my walk won’t harm me. Please let me just relax indoors and take me out when the sun is down🐾

Please stay home with your pets in the coming scorching days. It is NOT fun for your dog to go for a walk when it's this hot.

07/18/2024

Regular grooming can help prevent, find and manage hot spots!

Let’s talk hotspots!

The weather ☀️ and humidity are bringing a lot of affected patients into our clinic.
We’re wanting to make our clients aware that left untreated this red, inflamed, skin lesions can turn bad fast. (And yes attract flies! Which in turn lay eggs…. Then turn into maggots 🤢)
These painful, itchy, smelly sores can hide under long hair. Lots of times the long haired breeds owners don’t notice the problems, until their dog stops eating, hides in the shade, or becomes lethargic. Often this same story is chalked up to the hot weather, because let’s face it…relatable 🤷🏻‍♀️.
Pain, itchiness, and pyoderma (skin infection) are often the cause of these hot spots.
Proper grooming is a great preventative measure against matted fur. This allows airflow and helps the hair dry.
Treatment Plan:
First and foremost we need to figure out the cause.
Is it an ear infection, (yeast or bacteria?) causing hot spots by the ear or neck?
Perhaps it’s arthritis, and the dog is constantly licking helping in a moist area.
Allergies? Fleas?
These are just a few reasons that hot spots can develop.
Once we’ve addressed the cause, clipping and cleaning of the area is crucial. Lots of times sedation is needed because of the pain associated with these infections. Depending on severity we sometimes prescribe antibiotics.

Hot Spots can become deadly! Prevention and treating promptly is key, be sure to contact us with any questions you may have!

07/18/2024

If you can't stand on the sidewalk in your bare feet for 30 seconds, it's too hot for your dog to go for a walk!

Do the test. Save your dog a burn on their paws!

07/17/2024

In case you've missed it, it's crazy hot outside! Here are some tips to help keep your pets cool!

07/15/2024

It's Pet Fire Safety Day!

Do you have an evaluation plan for your pets in the event of a fire?

It's something to think about! Accidents never happen when we expect them.

07/13/2024

We've been a bit preoccupied this week!

We welcomed a new baby on Tuesday! A beautiful baby girl!

07/11/2024

Old Hobbs came in for a bath and deshedding treatment today. He's sure happy to get rid of all that extra hair!

He's ready to hit the trail now! 🥰

07/05/2024

It's this amazing lady's birthday today!

Amy has been such a valuable addition to the salon! She loves all of our clients and has the patience of a saint (she works with me, doesn't she?!

Happiest of birthdays and enjoy your weekend!

07/04/2024

Who doesn't love a smushy face?? 🥰

07/04/2024

We're looking forward to the heat at the farm! 🥰

07/03/2024

The hot weather is on the way! Keep your pets cool this week!

06/30/2024

Fireworks are fun, but not for your pets! Please keep your pets safe during firework season!

06/29/2024

Some pets require more time, care and attention! Pets who have had an injury, like Maddy here, senior pets or pets with health issues require different handling methods to keep them comfortable.

Maddy had an accident before she came for her appointment, and sitting or standing was very painful. I'm so grateful she trusted us enough to find a way to get her groomed safely, with as little stress was possible!

06/28/2024

A murder of crows....

A clowder of cats??? True story! 🤣

06/27/2024

Did you know they make sunglasses for dogs? They're called Doggles and they're great for dogs who bike with their owners or have eye issues!

06/26/2024

Molly's mom loves her long ears!! We love her squishy little face! ❤️

06/25/2024

Get 'er done!!

06/25/2024

In more than a decade of grooming both dogs and cats, I've learned not to judge a book by its cover. It's very common for pets to look grumpy but really be the sweetest little munchkins! Just one more reason I love my job! 🥰

06/23/2024

People who love pets are my kind of special....

06/22/2024

Truer words were neve spoken...
🤣🤣🤣

06/22/2024

A pet's love always helps get you through the tough times...

06/22/2024

Update: June 23 - Tia is still missing! There have been no sightings since Friday... Please keep your eyes out for her. We're all crazy worried about her!

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Tia jumped out of her mom's truck when they arrived today and has gone on walkabout! 😪

Please keep an eye and ear out for her if you're in the area.

She is dragging her leash, so may be caught in some bush, so please listen for her!

If you see her, please call 780-307-1595 and I will contact her mom.

Do not approach as she is very inclined to run.

She escaped the truck here at the salon, so highway 18 and range road 45 peeps please keep your eyes out!