Roccos Bubble Spa

20/09/2024

20/09/2024

Beautiful Ronnie ♥️ our hearts are broken for this little furbaby 💔🌈 to hear the devastating news that he had sadly gained his angel wings at such a young age shattered our hearts , we build a bond as dog groomers with our precious fur customers and Ronnie was a special little boy , one we loved deeply♥️ our sincere condolences to his beautiful family , our thoughts prayers and love go out to them. ♥️

18/08/2024

Never trust someone who isn't kind to animals ❤️🐾

15/08/2024

Gorgeous Ronnie ♥️ full groom for this tiny weeny gorgeous boy ♥️. ♥️♥️♥️🩷

15/08/2024

04/07/2024

When a 12 hour flight puts you in a sketching mood✈️✏️

03/07/2024

Beautiful Coco ❤️ came in for a full groom and aromatherapy massage 💆‍♀️ summer haircut, nails done , paw and pad treatment 😀, nose balm ,ears cleaned, she looked gorgeous 😍 Such a gentle sweet natured girl ❤️💓 We love you Coco 😍 ❤️💓😍

03/07/2024

Beautiful Coco ❤️ came in for a full groom and aromatherapy massage 💆‍♀️ summer haircut, nails done , paw and pad treatment 😀, nose balm ,ears cleaned, she looked gorgeous 😍 Such a gentle sweet natured girl ❤️💓 We love you Coco 😍 ❤️💓😍

28/06/2024

This is a great natural De-fleaing treatment for dogs and cats and a great de-wormer ❤️

24/06/2024

Swinging into paradise with a BMORE 🌴🥤☀️

23/06/2024

You wear what you eat 😉🥕🌶️🥦

23/06/2024

Beautiful Minnie 💕 had a full groom, deep tissue aromatherapy massage and conditioner, using a gentle Aloe Vera shampoo 😍 and conditioner, soft blow dry , nice short summer haircut 💇‍♀️ nails 💅 done 💅 paw 🐾 and pad treatment, coconut 🥥 nose balm , ears cleaned 😀 and Minnie was ready to have fun 💕 must not forget her lovely Princess perfume 😊 Minnie is a sweet gentle soul and we love her 😊 ❤️

21/06/2024

Gorgeous Apollo and Mini the Dachshunds 💕😍❤️ these two beauties had a full groom, aromatherapy massage and conditioner, nose balm ,ears cleaned ,Paw and pad treatment 😀 nails 💅 done, they looked shiny and glowing all ready for their weekend adventures 😀 💕❤️🍿 🍿❤️💕

21/06/2024

Gorgeous Apollo and Mini the Dachshunds 💕😍❤️ these two beauties had a full groom, aromatherapy massage and conditioner, nose balm ,ears cleaned ,Paw and pad treatment 😀 nails 💅 done, they looked shiny and glowing all ready for their weekend adventures 😀 💕❤️🍿 🍿❤️💕

21/06/2024

Beautiful Rex 💕 the golden Labrador 💛 full groom and aromatherapy massage, Aloe Vera conditioner, blow dry, de-shed, nails 💅 done, paw 🐾 and pad treatment, nose balm and he looked shinny and ready for the weekend adventures 😀 Rex is a big cuddly softie and we loved pampering him 😊 ❤️ We love you Rex 😍 ✂️🐕💓 😍❤️

21/06/2024

Beautiful Rex 💕 the golden Labrador 💛 full groom and aromatherapy massage, Aloe Vera conditioner, blow dry, de-shed, nails 💅 done, paw 🐾 and pad treatment, nose balm and he looked shinny and ready for the weekend adventures 😀 Rex is a big cuddly softie and we loved pampering him 😊 ❤️ We love you Rex 😍 ✂️🐕💓 😍❤️

20/06/2024

Catching waves and energy with BMORE 🌊🥤

19/06/2024

Beautiful Max 💕 the cavachon, came in for his regular pamper 😍 we absolutely love and adore this little fella ❤️ he had a deep tissue aromatherapy massage, Aloe Vera conditioner, summer haircut, nose balm, ears cleaned, paw 🐾 and pad treatment, nails 💅 done ✔️ and he looks absolutely stunning 😍 we love you Mr Max 💙 💙❤️😍🐾

19/06/2024

Food Grade Diatom Flour (also called Diatomaceous Earth or DE)

Diatomaceous Earth is soft powder made up of fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. Their skeletons are made of a natural substance called silica. Under a microscope, DE is very sharp, allowing it to puncture the exoskeleton of insects and causing them death by dehydration. Diatomaceous Earth kills insects by physical action, not chemical. It’s important to note that DE particles are so small so it just feels like fine baby powder to humans and pets. It is simply mineral silica. Food grade, freshwater DE is harmless to humans and pets. For more information about the safety of food grade DE, see the endnote at the bottom of this post.

Neem Powder

Neem is an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used for centuries as a very effective herbal insect repellent, repelling fleas, ticks, lice, mites, ants and mosquitoes. Neem has a few natural active ingredients that make it so effective. For example, the compound in Neem, Azadirachtin, disrupts the metamorphosis of insect larvae. So by inhibiting molting, Neem keeps the larvae from developing and they die without producing a new generation. Azadirachtin is so repulsive to insects that they would rather starve to death than touch anything with traces of neem. Another neem compound is called salannin and it’s equally as effective of a repellent. In a few studies, it’s even been proven even more effective at repelling biting insects than those repellents containing the chemical concoction of DEET.

Neem also has many moisturizing properties and helps get rid of excess dryness and scaling. It helps soothe irritated skin. The anti-bacterial properties of neem prevent development of any further skin infection. Because Diatomaceous Earth can by very drying, Neem helps protect your pet from excess dry skin.

Yarrow Powder

Yarrow’s most ancient use and most famous use in the herbal medicine world is as a natural wound healer. It’s also considered a sacred herb by many cultures around the world because of it’s healing ability. Yarrow is a wonderful anti-inflammatory for skin conditions and soothes irritated skin. It is also anti-microbial and has pain relieving properties. Because pets with fleas tend to get secondary infections from flea bites, Yarrow protects your pet from those secondary infections and also helps soothe red, irritated skin.

Homemade Flea Powder Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (find HERE)

1/2 cup Neem Powder (find HERE)

1/2 cup Yarrow Powder (find HERE)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and put in a shaker top container. I used a mason jar with a shaker top lid (I got my mason jar shaker top lid at Christmas Tree Shop, but you could make your own by drilling holes in a regular mason jar lid).

Apply from head to tail along your pet’s spine in dry conditions. Brush your pet’s fur going the opposite direction so the powder comes in contact with the skin. Avoid the eyes and nose. Rub the powder on the belly and legs. Try to get the flea powder on as much skin as you can.

I have found that brushing the fur in the opposite direction and applying the flea powder with a cosmetic puff (like THIS) works really well. I also found the fleas seem to like the tail, the area right above the tail and the belly/groin area so I made sure to pay extra attention to those areas to get them well covered.

How often to apply flea powder?

To use this as a general repellent (with no serious flea infestation), applying once a month during active flea season (end of spring/summer) is sufficient. If the pet gets a bath or gets wet, it will need to be reapplied.

If you have a flea infestation:

You will need to apply more often, depending on how bad of an infestation you are dealing with. I applied every other day until I saw no more traces of fleas (now I’m just using it as maintenance). Some are successful with applying as little as once a week, but others need it more often – it just depends on the level of infestation. Also remember to reapply if your pet gets wet (important!).

If you have a flea infestation, you will also need to apply this flea powder to your floors, windowsills, door sills, pet bedding, sofa, etc. Focus your efforts where your pet spends the most amount of time, since fleas and their eggs will be the most concentrated in those areas. Just apply a light dusting to the areas in your house and leave it there overnight. Vacuum in the morning or sometime the next day. Do this once a week for 4 weeks if you have a flea infestation.

This flea powder works amazingly, BUT, it will not work overnight if you have a flea infestation. You must be diligent about applying it to your pet AND applying the powder to your home and vacuuming at least once per week for 4 weeks in a row to get rid of an infestation.

You can even use this flea powder it in your yard to repel and kill fleas, ticks, spiders, ants, mosquitos, etc!

I also leave a little bit of this flea powder in my door and window sills to prevent spiders, ants and other bugs from entering.

Based on my research and the advice of my holistic vet friend, I’ve learned some really great tips and other options about how to get rid of fleas naturally, including a few options that are holistic vet recommended that you can purchase if you are not a do it yourself-er. That is covered in PART 2 that you can read HERE (this post was already long enough ).

End Note: Is Diatomaceous Earth safe?

Somewhere along the line, a rumor was started that Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth was harmful to your lungs if breathed in. This is true for Crystallized or Filter Grade Diatomaceous Earth where it can cause a disease called silicoses if breathed in for very long periods of time. But this is NOT true for food grade Diatomaceous Earth, which we are using (it’s very important to make sure your DE is FOOD GRADE!). Food grade DE is processed and shaped differently than crystallized diatomaceous earth and is not harmful to pets or people. Food grade DE is recognized as safe for animal and human use, safe for consumption and even safe for those pregnant and nursing. Like any dusty product, you probably want to wear a dust mask if you will be breathing it in for a long period of time such as when dusting your yard.

Has your pet ever had fleas? What worked for you? Have you tried any natural options before? Let us all know!

19/06/2024

Gorgeous Rolo the Dachshund 💙♥️ came in for a full groom and aromatherapy massage, nice de-shed 👌 nails 💅 done ✔️ nose balm and he was ready for his summer adventures 😀 We love you Rolo and can't wait to see you again soon ♥️💙❤️ ❤ ♥️💙❤️

19/06/2024

Gorgeous Rolo the Dachshund 💙♥️ came in for a full groom and aromatherapy massage, nice de-shed 👌 nails 💅 done ✔️ nose balm and he was ready for his summer adventures 😀 We love you Rolo and can't wait to see you again soon ♥️💙❤️ ❤ ♥️💙❤️

18/06/2024

When your dog comes to the dog pound because you’re tired of him, because he bothers you, prevents you from going on vacation or other excuses...
He sits and waits.
He's waiting for you to come get him.
A second, a minute, an hour, a day, a month, a year --- he's waiting for you.
He doesn’t know why, but he’s waiting because he trusts you, because unlike you, he loves you.
Listen up well then. Your animal is not a toy.
Think twice before getting a pet. You have the responsibility of a living being and of a family member.