Verwood Canine Studios

22/08/2024

06/08/2024

Milo the Cavapoo 💙

06/08/2024

Who doesn’t love a boxer. Jude is now fed up of me singing Hey Jude to him 🙉

06/08/2024

Angus and Maisie 💙🩷

01/08/2024

Before and after on Freya working cocker

30/07/2024

Mabel the princess

30/07/2024

Jessie waiting for her mum

29/07/2024

Hand to show size of Bentley the tea cup Shih Tzu

29/07/2024

Gorgeous English Setter pup in today. 😍

24/07/2024

🚑 🐾FIRST AID COURSE- Friday 23rd August. 🐾🚑
We have a few spaces left on our next course!
Cost- £75.

- For both pet owners and professionals.
- Learn how to administer first aid on your dog.
- In person course with hands-on practical elements.

To book, please see below:
📞 01202 978571
📧[email protected]

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23/07/2024

Our phone lines, internet and card machines down until Thursday. If you have left a message or need contact please do so on here via message. Many thanks

21/07/2024

DOG ICE CREAM Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened and xylitol-free)
1/4 cup water
Instructions:
In a blender or food processor, combine bananas, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and water.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.
Freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid.
Pop out the ice cream cubes and serve to your dog as a treat.
Notes:
Ensure the peanut butter is free of xylitol, as it is toxic to dogs.
You can substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt if your dog is lactose intolerant.
Prep Time: 10 mins | Freezing Time: 2 hrs | Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins | Servings: 12-15 treats

12/07/2024

One of my lovely clients. Give her a try. She’s very trustworthy and reliable x

11/07/2024

My labs swim here and love it and keeps them fit and healthy.

The pool is in tip-top condition ✨️, we have a life guard on duty 🐕 and we're ready for Thursday's clients! 😅
We have a few slots available next week, so give us a shout if you'd like to book in!

11/07/2024

A fellow dog groomer. My heart bleeds for her Dad 😟

09/07/2024

It is with a heavy heart to tell you that Amanda’s little dog Sheldon was sadly killed in an accident yesterday. Amanda is obviously in bits.
He was a large part of our gang at work with his own pink stool to sit on at reception. He will be hugely missed.

03/07/2024

The Princess that is Elsa 😀

02/07/2024

When you’re left soaking in a shampoo for itchy skin and you hate your groomer for it. 😂 Oh Buddy you make us laugh

26/06/2024

*Please share*

With the current heatwave there is a lot of misinformation being shared on appropriate treatment. Here is the most up to date and evidence based advice from the Royal Veterinary College:

Early signs of heatstroke in pet animals
These are similar in dogs and cats (although in cats the signs are often more subtle) and can include;

-Panting, this can progress to distressed or noisy breathing as the heatstroke worsen
-Restlessness or agitation, pacing, seeking shade or water
-Drooling
-Red gums or tongue
-Increased heart rate
-Vomiting or diarrhoea-

Advanced stages of heatstroke in pets
This can include:

-Lethargy
-Confusion
-Weakness or collapse
-Seizures

First aid for heatstroke in cats and dogs - tips for pet owners

If you are concerned that your pet is overheating, you should act immediately, as heatstroke can rapidly become a life-threatening emergency; We recommend to “cool first, transport second” as the immediate first aid response for dogs with heatstroke. Owners should also seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.

-Take your pet somewhere cool, ideally a well ventilated area or use a fan
-Offer them small sips of water (do not force them to drink)
-Cold water immersion is an effective approach for young, healthy dogs
-Evaporation method: Pouring water of any temperature that is cooler than your dog over them and combine with air movement from a breeze, fan, or air conditioning (evaporative cooling) for older dogs or dogs with underlying health problems.
if you cannot use the evaporation method, cool them down by pouring/hosing cool water on them. It’s important not to use ice-cold water as this can reduce blood flow to the skin, reducing their ability to cool down or even cause them to shiver, increasing heat generation.

Once you’ve started these steps, call your vets who will be able to advise you further. Even if your pet seems to be ok it’s important to have them checked (unless told otherwise), as the more serious signs of heatstroke may not be immediately apparent.

Your vet will examine your pet, and carry out a full assessment including a temperature check. If they are concerned that your pet is suffering from heatstroke they may advise that they are admitted for tests, supportive treatment, or observation until the signs of heatstroke have resolved. Early recognition and prompt initiation of these measures can help to reduce the risks of any serious consequences, but avoidance is always best.

Tips for preventing heat stroke in dogs and cats
You can help to keep your pet cool and comfortable in summer by:

-Make sure your pet always has access to a cool shaded area, both indoors and outside
-Restrict exercise on warm days (dogs should be walked early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day)
-Pack a water bottle on walks
-Remember, hot pavements can burn paws! If it’s too hold your hand on, it’s too hot for your pet to walk on
-Never leave pets in a car or a hot room (eg conservatories)
-Ensure your pet always has drinking water available, adding ice can help keep it cool
-Ensure your pet is regularly groomed if this is advised for their breed

25/06/2024

25/06/2024

Back to work tomorrow. Air conditioning will be running full blast to keep your dogs and us cool all day x

19/06/2024

Please note we are now closed for a short break and will be back to work Wednesday 26th June. Us old biddies are off to Isle of Wight Festival. We will reply to any messages Tuesday 25th Klair & Amanda xx

14/06/2024

On the waiting sofa ready for their turn in the bath 🛁

13/06/2024

Warning to anyone that walks their dog at Potterne/Moors Valley

02/06/2024

PARASITE & FLEA POLICY


If you discover your dog has fleas prior to your appointment, please let me know as soon as possible. I will rearrange appointments for dogs with fleas wherever I can to prevent contamination. If the dog arrives to their appointment with fleas I will reject the dog and you must pay the full price of your appointment.

I always check your dogs for fleas prior to bathing and if I do discover your dog has fleas prior to bathing, I may turn them away to prevent contamination.

It is possible however, that I only discover fleas on your dog when bathing or grooming has already commenced. In this instance, I will continue to groom your dog, however I have to use preventative measures to stop the spread of them to other animals in my care.

Dogs presented with fleas will be bathed in a flea-repellent shampoo (containing natural ingredients), unless asked not to. A £10-£20 charge will be added to your total groom price depending on the severity to cover the cost of additional measures to clean equipment and fumigate treatment of the salon.

If I discover a tick on your dog’s coat during a groom, I am trained to remove ticks with a tick-removal tool and I will do so to try and relieve the dog from discomfort. Due to the nature of the parasite and the way they attach to the dog’s skin, I cannot always guarantee that 100% of the tick is removed in the salon and you may need to seek further advice from a vet.
If I suspect your dog is suffering with any other form of parasite, I will contact you as soon as possible.

01/06/2024

I did it!! A huge thank you to all you lovely people who donated. Very much appreciated. Now, a weekend of not doing very much. 👌🏻

20/05/2024

Please be advised our phone lines are down. Please message on this site whilst we deal with phone problem ###

16/05/2024

Border terrier x pug before and after Ozzy