Funky to Fabulous

04/01/2024

It’s been a tough winter. I want to give big hugs to Wanda, Tammy, and Dianne. Over the years I’ve gotten to love your babies as my own. I want you all to know that my hearts with you all, I grieve your babies right along with you and will miss them all so much!

See you over the rainbow bridge Whiskey, Rye, and Guinness(don’t have a pic of him😢)
Hope you’re all playing together!

25/09/2023

As the cold weather slowly creeps its ugly head around the corner, i thought i should give a quick update about what i will have available for grooming options this winter. After trying so hard at keeping the truck going through the winter last year. I learned the hard way that its next to impossible to do in Saskatchewan unless your in the city, with some appointments being a 20-30 min drive apart, no matter how much i heated it while parked, pipes would freeze between stops.

So i decided this winter i will have 2 options for grooming, and unfortunately for now it will only include small and medium sized dogs until i get a proper setup in my house for the large ones.

I will offer:

Drop off- you drop your dog off at my farm (near Blaine lake)

In house- I groom your dog in your house (requires the use of your bathtub or sink if your dog is small enough)

These options will take effect as soon as the temperature starts to drop below 0. Sorry for any inconvenience, i hope you all have a great fall and i see you before the snow comes. Thanks again for all your support! I couldn't ask for better clients.

04/06/2023

Beware of foxtails while out and about with your dogs! Foxtails have barbed razor-sharp needles that are dangerous to your dog. If you are exposed, thoroughly inspect the hot spots (ears, nose, eyes, underbelly, between toe pads).

- Foxtails can go up the nose and migrate to the brain.
- Embedded foxtails can cause pain and even death in extreme cases
- Pets with long fur and long ears are especially prone to getting foxtails
- Foxtails move in one direction. They dig in, and they do not come out on their own.
- Foxtails love paws and can easily embed between toes.
- Foxtails can dig into any part of the body, and they don't dissolve.
- Foxtails pieces can easily be inhaled & puncture a lung!

Learn more about how Dog Mocs can help save your dog's paws from foxtails at www.dogmocs.com or email us at [email protected]

09/05/2023

Quills are no joke and can kill if left untreated. You may think you have them all when you do it yourself but I have seen quills embedded in the roof of a dogs mouth or along their gums and teeth. Better to be safe than sorry.

Porcupines are out and about. They have become more active with this warmer weather. Dogs often try to make new friends with porcupines.

Quills are modified hairs and are covered in scales that act like a fishhook barb causing the quills to stick into tissue and want to migrate inward. The best way to remove the quills is to sedate your pet for their comfort and to allow the veterinary staff to be able to perform a full inspection, not leaving any quills behind.

With the barbs on the quills, they will continue to migrate inwards, through skin & muscle, and ultimately ending up in the internal organs. Since these quills are not sterile, they do carry bacteria with them causing severe infection and abscesses.

~Can cutting the quills make it easier to remove?
It is not recommended to cut the quills since they are hollow and will not simply deflate. They are more likely to splinter and become harder to remove, or have a sliver left behind in the tissues.

~Can owners remove quills themselves?
No, removing porcupine quills without sedation or anesthesia will result in an extremely painful procedure. Your pet may struggle causing more quills to break off or migrate further. Your dog may even lash out and bite a person due to the pain of the procedure. A veterinarian is able to give sedation, pain medications and antibiotics to your pet, as well as a Rabies vaccination.

~How soon should I get my pet to the vet for removal?
As soon as possible, as these quills can be broken off by your pet pawing or rubbing at them due to pain. It is recommended you bring your pet in as an emergency. Try to give your clinic a call to inform them of your travel and arrival time.

Our veterinarians are on call any time our offices are closed and are able to assist you with any type of emergency.

19/04/2023

(Not my pic, this came from a grooming friend) believe it or not, all this hair came off this one cat. Your little furry feline friends shed just as much this time of year. Get a deshed treatment done to decrease your hairballs and cleaning time this spring!

25/03/2023

This is the bruising and pressure sores created by matting. I wanted to show people what a matted coat can do to a pet. Matt’s are painful and can cause all kinds of skin conditions and sores and even lead to permanent bald spots. Give me a call before it gets this bad, we can prevent this

25/01/2023

“Why does my dog/cat still smell after I bath them at home?” ”why can’t I get them to smell the way you do?”

I get this question a lot. the answer is 2 things.

1. Your not using a quality product. When it comes to shampoos and conditioners. You get what you pay for: if your using a brand like hartz, or grocery store brand, it will likely take you an entire bottle to get the desired results. These are my recommendations for quality shampoos and conditioners.
Dogs-natures specialties, Chris Christiensen, la pooch
Cats- f&t degreaser, CHUBS bars!!

2. your not getting them fully cleaned. When your pet is properly cleaned in the bath, they squeak. no joke, a clean pet is a squeaky pet!

Watch the video below with sound on full, this is what a clean pet should sound like. Thanks to Rye guy for the demonstration.

23/12/2022

Most pet owners are aware of what these are. But after seeing this, some people need educating. These are Matt’s. They are not growths or extra tails, they are painful clumps of fur that PULL on your pets skin causing damage to the skin and coat leaving your pet in constant pain. If you see these on your pet, CALL me! I’m here to help! I will never judge, lecture or belittle someone for this, it’s a common thing since a lot of people don’t know how to fix or prevent it. I can teach you! I’m here to make your life with your fur babies more enjoyable.

02/11/2022

Just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone for their patience this winter with working out all the kinks in the truck. Being the first winter grooming mobile we’re still figuring everything out and finding out what works and what does not. I still plan on grooming this winter so your fur babies will all be cleaned up for the holidays! Thanks again for all the support guys!

20/09/2022

16/09/2022

It’s that time of year again!!! If you need help keeping your kittys from bringing the leaves in with them I can help! A full or half belly shave will reduce the tag-a-longs drastically!

06/09/2022

06/09/2022

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31/08/2022

Don’t forget fluffy!!!!

Your kitties require regular grooming to stay clean! The most common myth in cat grooming?

“Cats groom themselves”

If your ok living with a kitty that has 5 years of saliva build up on its coat that’s up to you. Personally I like my kitties clean, soft and silky.

Besides cats are vain and love looking good!! Give your cat a coat guests can envy!

Call funky to fabulous today!!

18/08/2022

I’m such a sucker for a girl with standards!! 😍

08/08/2022

Those ears 😍❤️🥰

04/08/2022

Mind the fursplosion! copper got quite the transformation today! What a sweet boy!

28/07/2022

Never seen a dog enjoy his spa day more than this guy!! From the bath to the blow out to the brush, he smiled all the way through and even gave the best sounds when rubbing in the shampoo 😂 love it when they enjoy their pampering this much!!

16/07/2022

😳 please don’t do this! 😬

10/07/2022

Going to be a very informative few days!! Can’t wait to join the badass cat groomers club!

10/07/2022

Officially the tiniest dog I have EVER groomed. my 8” shears are longer than her. She weighs a whopping 3lbs.

09/07/2022

Been a busy few days, got to meet some sweet babies tho!🥰 looking forward to the next few days attending the badass cat grooming conference!! Here’s to learning a lot more about my feline friends and a lot more availability for cat grooms!!

29/06/2022

Just a helpful tip for those of you with farm dogs!

28/06/2022

Nothing more satisfying than a furnado from a 120lb Pyrenees, that’s not even all of it. It filled a giant black garbage bag. She looked 10lbs lighter after😂

11/06/2022

Finally remembered to take pics this time…🤦‍♀️ sweet little 4mo morkie got her first trim! Love when I get to scissor a dog and not have to shave it, such a treat!🥰

31/05/2022

It's a pair of scissors....not a magic wand

16/05/2022

If you have a doodle, do it right!! Just brushing a dogs back won’t rid them of Matt’s and prevent a coat restart. Pay attention to where to brush and do it DAILY. Doodles require the most maintenance of any dog breed. Beware of your time before you buy one.

03/05/2022

Options and a general price list.

03/05/2022

After months of preparation, its finally done! Just in time to help out with those spring de-sheds! need help getting your fur baby looking their best? give me a call!