Scruffs n Cruffts Dog Grooming in Yorkshire

07/07/2023

⭐A-Z of pet poisoning - Letter A⭐

Next up this week, we have alphachloralose.

Alphachloralose is a rodenticide licensed in the UK for the control of house mice. When ingested, it can cause neurological signs such as wobbliness, tremors, visual impairment and drowsiness. With severe cases, ingestion can lead to coma and seizures. Signs can be very quick in onset (sometimes within 15 minutes of ingestion) and can last for a couple of days, even with treatment.

There is a risk of secondary poisoning (ingestion of a dead or dying rodent or bird) with alphachloralose.

If you suspect that your pet has come into contact with alphachloralose, we recommend that you seek advice as soon as possible.

☎️ Pet owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000
🤳 Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055

05/07/2023

D.I.Y. & tuition….

Sharon and her dog Oreo came for a grooming lesson today. Sharon bathed & dried her dog at home prior to arriving. The first lesson took her 3.5hrs. Both did brilliantly ! Sharon is coming back for more tuition. There was plenty of laughter had, especially Oreo’s timing - just as Sharon was clipping his rear, he farted in her face!!! 🤣🤣

I charge £20 for the first hour, then £10 per hour thereon. Obviously if you can bath & dry your dog at home the day before, it will cost you less as the bath & dry can take the first hour.

The grooming room is available to use for £10 per dog. It could be you simply want to wash & dry your own dog. You may want to practice your own grooming skills too.
If you want guidance whilst there, then the fees above will be additional.

If you would like to book any of the above, please TELEPHONE 07590756833, Thank you, Lucy x

27/06/2023

Over a third of British drivers who own dogs are unaware of the Highway Code rule, a survey by car marketplace Auto Trader has found.

23/06/2023

So i have retired from the physical side of dog grooming now…. But i am doing one to one grooming instruction so owners can learn to do it themselves, call me to arrange your lessons x

17/06/2023

Time to retire😔🤒

01/06/2023

Reports have been made near the old pool at Portsoy, at the New Aberdour caves and to the west of Sandhaven.

10/05/2023

Bella came for her first Summer cut today, short as requested- well who would’ve believed she was brindle beneath her wonderful scruffiness?!
She is a Jack Russel x Pug x Shihtzu!
Dear little dog and so well behaved. I personally like her scruffy look, but I aim to please and do as requested when I can.

04/05/2023

First visit for little Rocky! You cannot tell how small he is in the pic but he is ! He is also 13 yrs old! I had lots of fun with this little chap and look forward to his next visit in 8weeks time.

30/04/2023

Beautiful and toxic…

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides)💜

If you have been out for a walk in the woodland recently, you may have seen an abundance of bluebells blooming. Whilst these are beautiful to look at, your pet may become unwell if they ingest any.

The toxins within bluebells are known as cardiac glycosides which can increase the force of contractions in the heart.
Ingestion of bluebells is likely to cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats such as vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, but they can affect the heart rate and rhythm in serious cases.

If your pet has ingested bluebells and is otherwise bright and well, we recommend that you seek advice from a member of the Animal PoisonLine team who will be able to take a history and discuss the risk to your pet.

☎️Owners can call Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509000
☎️Veterinary professionals can call VPIS on 0207 305 5055

11/04/2023

Little Winnie came for her first haircut with me today. What a sweetie! Looking forward to her coming again in 8 weeks time.
Regular visits encourage a healthy skin & coat and keeps the nails nice and short, which prevents arthritic conditions later in life.

08/04/2023

Remember!

It's Good Friday!🐥

Easter wouldn’t be complete without lots of chocolate. This of course means an increase in cases of accidental ingestion in pets, particularly dogs.

The Animal PoisonLine and Veterinary Poisons Information Service see a huge increase in call numbers relating to chocolate at this time of year. Chocolate contains two related chemicals that can be toxic to pets - theobromine and caffeine. The amount of caffeine and theobromine in products will vary due to natural differences in cocoa beans and the formulation of the products. Common signs associated with large consumption of chocolate in animals include vomiting (in animals that can), diarrhoea, hyperactivity and restlessness, increased thirst, increased heart rate and tremors.

Although chocolate poisoning is very common in pets (especially dogs!) and frequently makes them ill, fatal cases are rare.

29/03/2023

Today was little Buddy’s first visit- yet another cutie! He is a ten year old Cairn.
I was asked to give him a short body without a skirt, scissor the legs short and a cairn head without the canopy fringe.
He looks 10 yrs younger! ❤️
He will be coming in for an 8weekly hairdo.

3 reasons for your dogs to be booked in advance for regular appointments….
1. Keeps your dogs coat and skin healthier,
2. I can warn you of any ailments i find that
you might not- a free visual health check with each groom!
3. It guarantees your dog getting in with me again! It is getting busy now people are finding me, so if you have not booked yours in for at least, 8 weekly appointments, please do or I cannot guarantee you a space x

27/03/2023

Today Jaz came for a , well, shall we say a restyle? The first photo is what she looked like when I finished her- such a cutie!! Her new owner has saved her from continuing to be a breeding bitch. Poor Jaz has been suffering with the breeder as she now only has about five teeth left after a dental in her new owners care. She is quite nervous, but clearly adores her new owner of only 7 months- but so do i for the amount of care & money she has put in to help this dog!
Around a month ago, Jaz had a haircut elsewhere; the request was for a poodle style, and the scruffy photos are a month on of what they presented her owner with, I was horrified!!!
Jaz will now come here 6 weekly and we can get her even smarter over time with decent baths & styles.

23/03/2023

Bichon Frise Daisy visited for the first time today. Very sweet natured. Those big brown eyes look so startled! Bichon fur is like wool, so if it is not combed thoroughly and daily it will matt like a sheep fleece. Daisy’s owner kept her pretty well combed through so there were only a few knots to tackle. She was bathed, dried and scissor styled.

19/03/2023

ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DISCOUNTS?

To all my fabulous clients.... don't forget that you can receive £5 off your dog's haircut when each new client you introduce attends!

19/03/2023

10th June 2024
ALL CATS MUST BE MICROCHIPPED ( as well as dogs. )

I am a qualified chipper in East Yorkshire HU11 4QE if you would like to bring your cat/kitten , puppy/dog, for microchipping, cost £12 each.
To book, telephone 07507 791665 or 07590 756833

17/03/2023

So little Toby came in today. He had his usual bath and style, along woth many cuddles and was blissfullly unaware that I was about to carefully prep him for his prized possession’s removal next week🙈 …. Until I told him!! 🤣

He forgave me, I got my hugs afterwards 🥰

15/03/2023

Alfie & Teddy came in today, after a winter of no hair cuts. Short as requested, though there was no other option as they were pretty tangled. Some dogs love short haircuts, these two certainly do, as they became more lively with each clipping 😄
Great little characters- looking forward to seeing them again!

02/03/2023

Please follow these…

March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month! 🐾💊

Throughout the month, we will be sharing a variety of posts to raise awareness of the different hazards that our animals may be exposed to and how you can keep them safe.

26/02/2023

Add this product to your medicine cabinets!

I can highly recommend this product!
I use it on the Hedgehogs in my rescue and on sore spots on my clients dogs.
(Even works on me when i get nibbled by a mosquito! )
NO STING TO IT!

04/02/2023

30/01/2023

Based in Sheffield and working alongside food banks for humans.

https://www.facebook.com/yourpetfoodbank/

Based in Sheffield and serving the surrounding areas. Working alongside human food banks and community centres to help people in the local area who may be struggling to feed their pets.

28/01/2023

Dog owners be aware! Alabama Rot in Yorkshire

26/01/2023

How many of you suffer this after paying for your dogs beautifying? 🤣

21/01/2023

Anyone tried this for puppy training- i think it could work!

31/12/2022

22/12/2022

I would just like to Thank you all for bringing your gorgeous pooches to me for grooming.
I wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

See you all in 2023 ###xx

16/12/2022

Please be aware of TOXIC foods to DOGS!

Don’t ‘treat’ them with your leftover foods either, as their gut cannot cope with rich foods & sudden changes in diet….. unless of course you are happy paying for an out of hours vet on Boxing Day when your dog is suffering diarrhoea and vomiting!

When i worked for a vets, they all argued over who was covering Boxing Day, never Christmas Day… think about it and don’t make your dog ill !

10/12/2022

I have a couple of appointments available before Christmas- be quick to book them though x

02/12/2022

Dangerous treats

02/12/2022

BE SAFE!

https://www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/news-article/pet-proof-your-christmas-and-stay-off-santa-paw-s-naughty-list/?fbclid=IwAR3vqRDXNu983Vue7abRrSOTr14oA1WCrnyiJ1iVabSGTx_84dz3vQwRGhI #.Y4nA9qBuOPM.facebook

Animal lovers are being encouraged to keep their pets safe this festive season by pet proofing their Christmas, ensuring anything which may be mistaken for a tasty treat is out of paw’s reach.