Deb's Dog Grooming

10/04/2023

09/16/2023

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09/08/2023

YES! You're always angel in my heart when you dont still here with me my boy 😢😭

07/31/2023

Hello everyone 😊
This is my cat Pepper , she wanted you to know YES I am still dog grooming . 👍
I just took a week off and will
be back Monday July 31st .
Thanks everyone see you soon , meow 🌹

07/13/2023

Hello everyone 😊
To avoid any confusion I thought you should hear it from me , I am selling my home and moving into town .

Yes …. I will still be grooming dogs .

I’m looking forward to this next chapter in my life and will keep you updated to where I’ve gone when I get there 😊🌹
Thank you all for your concern . 💕

07/07/2023

04/12/2023

These yummy snacks are made locally !!
Let’s help support local businesses 😊🐩

Today is pickup day! 😊 Now taking orders for my next fresh, healthy batches of pup treats 💟 PM me and I'd love to add you to the list!

🐾 Check out our treat menu with flavor options and sizes on Millies Goodies FB page!

03/21/2023

Introducing the new and improved
Millies Membership!! 🎉🐾

Making it even easier for you to always be stocked up on nutritious treats for your fur baby 💟 Recieve a FREE pack when you sign up too!

Interested in becoming a Member? Just PM Millies Goodies and we will get your Membership rolling! 🥰

03/09/2023

Millies Goodies Menu is where you can find options for flavors, types of treats and sizes ALL in one place! 💝 What do you think!?

Feel free to share with your pup loving friends! 🐾

This will be pinned to the top of my business page for super easy access 🥰 thank you so much everyone for your support!!

12/13/2022

I have had a couple appointments open up before Christmas, if you would like to book a spot please call the shop at 250-724-2466😊
Have a great day everyone

11/30/2022

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11/05/2022

Hello everyone
Just a reminder December appointments fill up fast , if you would like to book a spot call soon 😊
250 724 2466

12/16/2020

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02/17/2020

This is true.
Just some friendly information 😊

Are you thinking of buying a doodle, or Cockapoo, or any Poodle cross? Have you got one of these puppies and been told they don't need grooming until they are a year old, or that their coat maintenance is easy? If so please read this. (The original post was written by an unknown groomer but I have edited it quite a lot! Please feel free to share.)

Poodle crosses (cockapoos, doodles, maltipoos etc.) are not "easy breeds" to maintain. The photo attached (shared from another groomer) shows how matting forms at the skin. By looking at this dog's top coat, you may not see the knots and you may not feel them as you would a knot on the ends of the fur but under that fluffy top layer this is going on. Once it starts its very difficult/ impossible to brush out... and even if you could it would be cruel to put the dog through it. Maintenance at home has to be more than a quick once over for these dogs if you want to keep them in that fluffy coat which was probably one of the reasons you chose a poodle cross in the first place. You really need to sit down with a brush and then a metal comb and make sure you can get it through the entire body at least 2 to 3 times a week.

I often feel like owners don't believe groomers when they say their dog has to be clipped very short. I always hear "I know he/she is matted, but leave as much as you can". You cannot clip through matting, you can only clip under it. As this photo shows, clipping under the matting means taking the coat back to the skin.
I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for not having brushed your dog properly at home, and work with your groomer because, together, you can prevent this happening again. All groomers will be very happy to demonstrate a technique called line brushing which will help make your grooming at home more effective. Just ask! We all want owners to know how to do this

Poodle crosses are easily one of the highest maintenance dogs in reference to their coats. The combination of the soft coat they are mixing poodles with these days is a coat that is extremely prone to matting.

If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home.

Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.

Lastly "breeders" who say these dogs can't or shouldnt be clipped and not to give them a hair cut until they are one year old are misleading potential owners in order to sell puppies and setting them up for a sad day when they finally take their pup to the groomer.

If this hasn't put you off buying one please schedule your puppy's first groom immediately after they've had their vaccinations and then be prepared to do the maintenance at home between regular professional grooms. (Picture by Paola Perez)

10/14/2019

Lol oopsie

09/30/2019

08/09/2019

53-55% of dogs in the US are overweight or obese. Overweight dogs are at a high risk for developing serious health issues, to include osteoarthritis, diabetes, and cancer. Don't overfeed your dogs and make sure to exercise them regularly. These simple steps can help prevent many avoidable health problems. When it comes to dogs, thin is good!

02/16/2019

01/08/2019

09/23/2018

Please watch this very informative

07/24/2018

Repeat offenders of missed appointments may be required to pay for the missed appointment before a new one is scheduled ..thank you for your understanding concerning this situation :)

02/11/2018

Spring is in the air another beautiful day in the valley and my schedule is getting busy , if you have been meaning to call for your next appointment it might be a good idea so you can get the time that works best for you. 😀 have a wonderful day all. I'm off for a horse ride 🐴

11/24/2017

I have had a 9am and a 10am grooming appointment open up for tomorrow( friday the 24 th ) if interested call the shop at 250 724 2466 and we`ll get you in :)

09/29/2017

Some recent visitors 🙂

09/29/2017

Do you have a small dog that could use some dog groomer tlc ? Give me a call I'm always accepting new clients. 250 724 2466 😊

08/28/2017

08/24/2017

Well it`s almost time for back to school, everyone getting their new hair cuts. Remember to make an appointment for your dog's haircut too 🙂 You can call me at 250-724-2466.

07/28/2017

Yes I see these while grooming dogs. They can be hard to see if your dog is over due for a grooming or has a lot of coat. Another reason to get your dog groomed on a regular basis. They will Thankyou for it 😀🐶

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Ouch! The x-ray on the left is of a foxtail tract that was injected with contrast medium to show just how far a foxtail can travel. The lesion between the toes of the foot on the bottom right is how these tracts will look to the naked eye. This is a great example of just how far foxtails can migrate in tissues.
Thank you to Dr. Andrew Grange from Veterinary Surgical Centers in Berkeley for this amazing x-ray!

Share! Share! This post. These fox tails are very dangerous! 🐩🐶🐕

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06/06/2017

I wanted to let you all know flea and tick season is definitely here. I'm finding and removing ticks that people weren't aware the dogs had. If you've been meaning to get your pet groomed this is a great time to get them in for hair cut and I can check for fleas and ticks. Your furry friend will thank you for it. Please call for information 250 724 2466. Thankyou 😊

04/05/2017

We are happy to announce starting April 24th we will be open 7 days a week.

03/23/2017

With the weather becoming warmer, more Port Alberni horseback riders will be trotting along roadways in the Valley

03/01/2017

02/23/2017

I see really bad teeth on a regular basis These poor dogs really deserve to have a healthy mouth. Please look after your dog's teeth.

Which do you think is the greater risk to a pet: Anesthesia, or walking around with a mouth like this?

This is a photograph of a dog seen by veterinarian Dr. Jenny Beard at Flat Creek Animal Clinic in Alabama. This owner really loved his dog, and declined dentistry not because he wouldn't spend the money, but out of fear of anesthesia. His dog not only suffered for years with painful dental disease, but ultimately died of heart and kidney disease that may have been caused or worsened by the infection in his mouth.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and I would like each of you to really consider, when you weigh the risks of anesthesia, the very real risks of either not taking care of your pet's dental health at all, or relying only on cosmetic procedures like "anesthesia-free dental cleanings," which can't deal with decay below the gums, gum disease, abscesses, infections, or the other dangerous dental problems so common in dogs and cats today.

My family and I are very serious about caring for our pets' teeth, including daily brushing (by my wife, Teresa!), but we still have their teeth cleaned by a veterinarian under general anesthesia when necessary. I hope you will take this message to heart, and do the same.

02/20/2017

Here is a fun little before and after.

02/03/2017

I know I watched Clara my Newfoundland drink up half of Comox Bay last week and she was just out of reach watching me the whole time daring me to stop her. She won! Later that night the catharsis began - and in our home no less. She won again! Apart from the intestinal issues and the vomiting a big…

02/02/2017

Two dogs basically the same breed , but very different clips. Thanks for posing Lucy and Zoe 😊

10/06/2015