Muddy Muttz Dog Groomers

19/11/2024

I often get asked about this and seeing as we’ve had snow over night I thought I’d share

When considering walking your dog in cold weather, there’s a pretty simple rule to live by – if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your dog.

But like humans, every dog is different. Where some dogs seem to be made for snow and wet weather, others can struggle in even the slightest of chills. The vet experts at Joii have given some guidelines to help you decide if you should brave the elements or stay in the warmth.

Just looking at the temperature on the thermometer (or if you’re like us, on your phone’s weather app) isn’t enough, you also need to take into account wind chill, wet conditions (rain or damp ground) and how sunny the day is. If in doubt, keep your walk short or skip it all together if your dog can toilet in the garden instead.

22/10/2024

🍁AUTUMN DOG ADVICE - CONKERS🍁

On crisp autumn walks your dog may come across conkers that have fallen from a horse chestnut tree, but these shiny seeds are poisonous to dogs!

🔸WHAT IS A CONKER?🔸
A conker is a shiny, round, red-brown seed from a horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). Conkers are often found on the ground in autumn after dropping from the tree encased in a green or brown spiky fruit.

🔸HOW MANY DOES A DOG HAVE TO EAT?🔸
The amount of toxin in each conker is different, so it’s impossible to know the amount of conkers that your dog would need to eat to make them unwell

Conkers actually taste quite bitter, so it’s unlikely that most dogs will eat enough to make them very ill. But if enough is eaten it can produce more serious effects, and in rare cases can be deadly.

How your dog is affected by this toxin will also depend on their size, when they last ate, how much they chew up the conker and if they have any other health issues.

🔸OTHER RISKS🔸
Poisoning is not the only risk from these seeds. Conkers are large and hard and could cause your dog to choke on them or could block their stomach or gut.

🔸HOW CAN I PREVENT THIS?🔸
If your dog is prone to eating conkers, then keep them on a lead when going for autumn walks (especially in areas where you know there are conker trees). When walking near ‘conker trees’, bring along a ball or a chew toy to help keep their mouths occupied.

🔸WHEN SHOULD I CALL THE VET?🔸
If your dog has eaten conkers, then you should contact your vet for advice. If you’re unsure whether your dog has eaten them, but they’re showing some of the common signs, then you should speak to your vet. Never try to make your dog sick as this can be dangerous and may cause other problems.

18/10/2024

❗️RAWHIDE❗️

POSSIBLY THE MOST DANGEROUS DOG TREAT ON THE PLANET!

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide 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 colours 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.

Leave them in the shop or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away and then dispose in the bin!

12/10/2024

We can all relate to this.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/Kss9y9bTpDv39erA/?mibextid=UalRPS

14/07/2024

03/07/2024

Might not be Muddy Muttz but shop in the little resort of Pissouri Bay Cyprus 😂

15/06/2024

Another good read by this amazing lady.

28/05/2024

Good little read

🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ You just keep it short 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

I am a Cockapoo owner, who doesn’t brush their dog every day…

I know!!!! Omg!!!! Practice what you preach woman!!

But wait, here’s why:

I don’t have time/energy 🤷‍♀️

I bloody love my Lenny!!! He’s amazing! But at Lovemud HQ we have a busy life/house, and I live in a permanent state of desiring a nap!

I love him long, fluffy and teddy beary, but that takes…

DAILY TIME & COMMITMENT!!!

“My mummy laydee is a lazy moo head…”
Lenny Lovemud

⭐️⭐️So I keep it simple:⭐️⭐️

Lenny is kept short on the body (6mm, prob drop to a #7 in summer, if it ever arrives!), inside the back legs, hygiene, tummy, under ear & extended armpits are all cleared with a #10.

🤷‍♀️ Less length = less knotting! 🤷‍♀️

I do leave the face, tail and (outside) ears a little longer. I probably check these areas for tangles every day during our essential evening cwtch, and brush them (and the rest of him as he starts growing) once a week.

BUT…

If you DO want your dog fluffy/long/teddy beary…

🧸YOU WILL NEED TO BRUSH EVERY DAY!!!🧸

NB: If you’ve kept your dog long and floofy, but haven’t brushed it in 2 months… please don’t expect your groomer to achieve the stunning floofy style you desire in 2 hours (or any duration!) - the only option for a tangled/matted coat (in line with Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act), is to clip that tangled coat off super short, and start again!

“And I barks for all da floofs, when I says we donts like bein’ clipped offs super short suddenlys… it feelses weird an we lookses like plucked clucky chicken fings… 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓” Lenny Lovemud

One thing to remember… short, long, somewhere in between… it’s the owners job to maintain and the groomers job to style!

Look after ya floofs people!!!

24/05/2024

🐶🔒 Keeping Your Furry Friend Safe: Protect your Pup! 🔒🐶

It's every dog owner's worst nightmare to discover that their beloved companion has been stolen, leaving them in a constant state of uncertainty and worry.

We must do everything within our power to ensure the safety and security of our four-legged companions.

Here are some stats on dog theft and some essential tips to keep your dog safe!

21/05/2024

For all my westie clients ❤️❤️❤️

01/05/2024

❌ RAPESEED! ❌

It’s that time of year again where farmers fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, these plants are called rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the midst to take a scenic photo, please avoid this at all costs!

Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs, especially in highly sensitive canines.

Rapeseed is listed by Dogs Trust as toxic to our dogs if ingested and can cause symptoms such as:

❌Haemolytic Anaemia
❌ Blindness
❌ Damaged Nervous System
❌ Digestive Disorders
❌ Breathing Problems

Even walking through these fields should be avoided! In June 2019, a dog was reported to be suffering from severe open wounds after running through a crop of rapeseed.

Please seek immediate veterinary attention if your dog shows any signs of rapeseed poisoning!

31/03/2024

Sadly I had to say goodbye to my gorgeous dogs yesterday over the rainbow 🌈 bridge.
After 16 & 15 years I got to spend so many years laughing daily at their antics and silly faces and will miss that so much but they are now both at peace.
Give you loved ones a cuddle especially those four legged ones.

21/03/2024

It’s tiring work being pampered

21/02/2024

Made me giggle

18/02/2024

💩 Please be aware before letting you dogs swim in local rivers and streams 💩

With the influx of heavy rainfall over the past few days, local waterways are being polluted by raw sewage.

You can check which rivers and streams are affected via this website - www.sewagemap.co.uk

If you are worried about your dog, please contact your local HNVG branch in Moreton, Charlbury, Deddington or Hook Norton