Dogsbody Design - canine grooming in Winslow Bucks

17/01/2025

11/11/2024

Dangerous!!

Please do not buy. Throw them away if your dog gets one as a gift. Giving rawhide to a dog is never a good idea.

Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas. The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulfide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.

Now comes the pretty festive colors and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking. The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

03/11/2024

Please read

25/07/2024

Please check your dogs paws and in between toes

Unfortunately it's foxtail season again 😞 Foxtail plants are a weed-type grass that can cause serious problems for animals!
Ear infections, nosebleeds/rhinitis, pyothorax, abscesses and tetanus are just SOME of the serious issues that can come from these little guys! If you notice your pet repeatedly sneezing, pawing at their ears, coughing or acting uncomfortable, these could be signs of a possible foxtail and should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

18/04/2024

Come join me for an afternoon of fun. 🥳

13/03/2024

27/01/2024

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥

Recently came across this on a nail technician's page, and it resonated deeply. It highlights the substantial impact of last-minute cancellations and no-shows on small businesses like mine.

Picture that loss being subtracted from your pay.

Please, never question the boundaries small businesses set.

This goes to me, as your dog groomer, other dog groomers. Dog walkers, Hair dressers, barbers, beauticians etc..

If you witness a small business shutting down, consider whether you respected their rules.

Just a little food for thought. 🌟

Thank you to those of you that do respect my business by honouring the fees. 🙏

23/01/2024

Alabama rot

In the past week we have had a confirmed case of Alabama rot between the Bicester and Thame area.

This disease is relatively new and low risk in this country, but the exact cause is unfortunately unknown. However, it is thought the disease is more commonly contracted in the winter and spring months, potentially correlating to walking in muddy woodland areas.

The clinical symptoms are sudden development of a skin lesion or lesions, commonly found on paws, legs, abdomen, face, muzzles and/or tongue, and generally being unwell (lethargy/inappetence/stiffness/vomiting). The lesions often present circular and look ulcerated with a central 'raw' area, there may also be redness/swelling/bruising around the area, and they are often very painful.

Alabama rot does in some cases cause acute kidney injury leading to kidney failure, however it is important to know that this will not be the case for all dogs.

If you are concerned that your pet is displaying signs of this disease please contact us immediately for further advice.

25/12/2023

To all my clients and their beautiful dogs I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Thank you for being so supportive throughout 2023 and keeping me busy in my Salon without you all there would be no Dogsbody Design.
Love and best wishes to each and everyone of you.
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