Spring Groomers Dog Salon

12/05/2024

12/05/2024

Matted dogs
Matts develop when the fur tangles into a mass. If left these knots wrap together forming a tight matt against the skin.

Imagine wearing clothing two sizes too small, this is what a matted coat will feel like.

Restricting natural movement, causing infections, hematomas, cuts off circulation, pulling the skin especially around armpits and groin, plus urine and faeces within the matt.

Please don’t let your dogs coat get to this stage, seek advice about removing matts and maintaining the coat.

13/12/2023

What a lovely present from Scout, so nice to know your hard work is appreciated.

11/05/2023

Another poor dog matted, owner asked for our help, all clipped off, so a new fresh start and grooming schedule booked to manage coat long term.

03/05/2023

We have additional evening appointments available.

03/05/2023

A matted coat is like wearing a 3 times to small bodysuit, it prevent free movement, regulating temperature and host to fleas, ticks and bacteria.

Clip off can be very stressful and uncomfortable for your dog.

Book with Spring Groomers to get a scheduled appointment.

03/05/2023

If you are struggling to keep your dogs coat Matt free and manageable,seek advice from a professional groomer.

No groomer wants to clip off a dog, we are all here to help.

Please seek advice.

23/03/2023

The severely matted pet. Professional groomers see these cases more often than we would like. They can be heartbreaking because we understand the pain and disease that often accompany these cases. Here are a few things to understand about matted coats:

1. Severely matted coats cannot simply be 'brushed out'. Yes, a few matts that are not matted to skin can be brushed out, but sever matting means shaving. There is not an option to 'leave the coat fluffy' because clipper blades must pass under matts not through them. This often means a very short shave.
2. When the coat is severely matted, often referred to as pelted, the coat cannot properly regulate body temperature. Both canines and felines use thermoregulation to keep the body cool or warm depending on the weather. This means the body struggles much harder to maintain normal temperature.
3. Matted coats are almost always accompanied by some type of skin disease. Matting holds excess moisture and bacteria and/or fungus near the skin. As the natural microbiome is decreased, the skin becomes susceptible to infection from these diseases.
4. Matted coats are painful and that's a fact. The extra weight pulls on the skin causing discomfort. When matting is present around legs, ears, or tail, proper movement can become impeded and painful. This is why we term this 'neglectful abuse'. This type of matting does not occur overnight.

If your pet's coat has gotten out of control, contact your professional groomer NOW. The longer you wait, the worse it will be and the more the pet suffers.

23/01/2023

Identifying and treating flea infestation is just part of the grooming health check

23/01/2023

Having your dog regularly groomed can help maintain a healthy skin and coat.

10/07/2022

19/04/2022

Little Bertie came for his first groom today, he was a very good boy.

12/04/2022

Young Brian lovely boy

12/04/2022

Gorgeous Eric