Sit Pretty Dog Grooming

20/12/2022

It’s so tempting to want to treat your dogs at Christmas (we all do it!) but be aware of what your dog can and can’t eat!

17/12/2022

Who else loves a fluffy bum?!? 🤩

12/11/2022

I am now officially trained in Dog First Aid and Emergency Canine Care!

I can now (hopefully not needed) perform CPR and other life saving activities on dogs when they’re under my care and out in public!

So when you drop your doggies off for a groom just know they’re in safe hands if anything was to go wrong!

09/08/2022

With the warmer weather ahead, owners should be mindful of the signs of heatstroke. 🌡️ Heatstroke is a serious illness that develops when a dog gets too hot and is unable to lower its temperature. Left untreated, heatstroke can lead to seizures, organ failure and even death.

Any dog can develop heatstroke, but overweight, young, elderly, flat-faced, giant-breed, and thick-coated dogs are particularly at risk, even from just sitting out in hot weather.

Some of the most common triggers for heatstroke include:
🥵 Overheating during exercise - accounts for 74% of cases
☀️ Being outside in hot weather (even just sitting still) - accounts for 12.9% of cases
🚘♨️ Being trapped in a hot car - accounts for 5.2% of cases

See advice from our vets on what you can do to help prevent or provide first aid for heatstroke: http://pdsa.me/hpSh

🧊 Please note that ice cubes are perfectly safe for dogs to use as a treat to cool down on a hot day. It is when a dog is suffering from heatstroke that the drastic change in temperature from the ice can cause shock, and therefore should be avoided. A dog’s normal body temperature is around 38.6°C (101.5°F).

01/08/2022

It's the truth. Not ashamed to admit it...

20/07/2022

Hi everyone!
I’m Ellie, the crazy dog lover behind the scenes! And this is my lovely Labrador Sansa, we both love all dogs that come our way and want to give them nothing but love! Deciding to do a dog grooming course at Merrist Wood College was one of the best decisions I’ve made as it allows me to work with the best animals on the planet!

Please message for any appointments or questions you may have 💙

20/07/2022

Had the pleasure of grooming the most excitable Labrador I’ve ever met! Such a smiley and happy boy, he’s completely stolen my heart 🥰

17/07/2022

17/07/2022

⚠️❗️Weather Warning❗️⚠️

The next week or so is to be incredibly hot. Please look after dogs in this heat. It can easily be fatal.

Here's some tips on how to keep them cool:

🔹Do NOT exercise them in this heat. They will not die from not being exercised but may very well die from heat stroke. Even a walk in the morning may be too hot as this morning it was 23 degrees by 8am. Particularly the Brachycephalic breeds (short snout).

🔹Ensure all your animal has shelter or shade if possible.

🔹Constant access to clean, fresh water is an absolute must.

🔹Provide a paddling pool for your dog but keep it in the shade.

🔹If you think your dog may be suffering from heat stoke then you need to act fast. Cool the patient with cold water all over as soon as possible and call a veterinarian.

🔹Know the warning signs of heat stroke:
❗️Excess panting / breathing
❗️Drooling
❗️Lethargy
❗️Sticky, pale (white) gums

Please keep yourselves and animals safe in the coming heat. Don’t underestimate the toll it can have on pets

12/07/2022

Narla was an absolute Angel today, smiling and happy the whole time 🥰

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Message for an appointment!!!

23/05/2022

I got to groom the lovely Clay yesterday! He was such a good boy!

DM me for appointments! 🥰