Nicole’s Wicked Mutts Dog Grooming

04/08/2025

Well said

04/05/2025

It’s that season of trimming the hair down a bit more, or getting a good blow out of all the dead fur the dog has been saving all winter!!
✅ Book today at www.wickedmutts.com
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04/05/2025

Please make sure your rabies vaccination is up to date! I cannot risk a bite. Rabies symptoms range when they start to appear. I require the expiration and a picture of the papers can be texted directly to me!!

Last week, we posted an advisory, following two incidents of a fox attack, after of which we were able to capture, subsequently resulting in a confirmed case of rabies.

Following this positive test result, we canvassed the neighborhood where these incidents took place, posting notices, advising anyone or any pets who may have come into unreported contact with the fox, to reach out to us so that we could advise of a protocolled response aimed at protecting [them] from the exposure.

We are so pleased that not only has this tight knit neighborhood done a superb job of sharing this important information with one another, but while we were actively present in the neighborhood throughout the week, we were approached by numerous residents, advising us of their awareness, and thanking us for taking an immediate and proactive response aimed at public safety and public health.

Even more pleasing, is that it does not appear that any additional people/pets came into contact with this fox.

To reiterate, this rabid fox is no longer a threat. Our capturing of it is what led to its rabies testing.

It is important to know that once symptoms of rabies appear in an animal, its death usually occurs within 7-10 days. This means that the carrier animal which transmitted rabies to this fox, is likely long deceased.

Absent knowing if the fox made any physical contact with any other area-inhabiting wildlife, our next focus is on maintaining awareness of any other wildlife acting peculiar- in the same neighborhood.

Reporting concerning wildlife behavior is always a general year-round advisory, irregardless of this confirmed rabid fox, however, given that we have difinitively identified that this animal had rabies, in an area known for common observations of natural wildlife, increased awareness in the Sandy Vally and Chute Rds neighborhood, is advised.

This advisory is not to alarm but to remind our community that:

🐾wildlife exists here and throughout nearly every Massachusetts city/town;

🐾known incidents caused by an animal known to have rabies, brings with it concerns about other wildlife which may have come into contact with the confirmed rabid animal;

🐾the fact that this fox had only been seen, and had only caused incidents in this neighborhood, gives us a good observational footprint for further protecting the public as well as healthy thriving wildlife.

Please remember, in reporting, that simply seeing wildlife during the daylight hours does not mean the animal is rabid.

Animals previously known to be nocturnal, have been adjusting their activities over the last several years, as they become more acclimated to coexisting with us humans, and in that, often some of the best food sources come [from us] during the daytime.

Concerning signs in wildlife for which to watch out include unusual behavior, such as aggression (as we saw this week in our fox); friendliness (willingness to approach); disorientation or paralysis (falling over, appearing ‘drunk’, inability to use rear legs).

Observing these signs doesn't always presume rabies, as there are other conditions which can present similarly, however, such should always be reported-as both a precaution and so that we can render the most appropriate response.

Again, and especially this time of year, it is very natural to see wildlife out and about-day and night-as dens are being formed, or are already in place, and parent wildlife are often out foraging while their young offspring remain in their dens.

Coyotes, in particular, like to bathe in the warmth of the sun.

Dedham has a presence of healthy wildlife- wildlife that, while often visible, respectfully coexists within our community.

The best way to keep ourselves and our pets safe, is to avoid conflicts with wildlife...

🐾remove food sources and avoid feeding wildlife;

🐾keep pets rabies vaccinated;

🐾keep pets leashed and supervised;

🐾report bites and wounds of unknown origin (wounds of unknown origin are especially important to note on cats that frequent outdoors).

[Photo: rabid fox from last week's incidents, prior to its capture/submission for rabies testing. Photo courtesy of Chute Rd resident, Terrence; taken after the fox chased him into his home]

03/26/2025

These dogs seem to brighten up after they get a groom 😉
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03/25/2025

✨Espree Mud Bath✨
Now available as an add-on to your dog’s bath!

This mineral bath is formulated to exfoliate and remove impurities while the aloe hydrates, leaving your pups skin and coat looking and feeling healthy.

Treat your pup to a spaw day they truly deserve!
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03/25/2025

These dark colored pups are all beautiful and adorable!
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03/25/2025

✨NEW✨ facial fluff upgrade! This face shampoo is made by Shniff and is very unique. It is whipped and light, and when mixed with water it will create the perfect suds to easily and gently get to the nitty gritty dirt on your dog’s face.

And it smells SO GOOD! 🤌🏼
Right now I have Fruit Loops and Birthday cake. I am looking forward to getting more, but they sell out so fast!

This upgrade can now be added to your booking appointment in the add-ons section for $7.
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03/22/2025

We are at the farmers market today 3/22 at 670 High Street in Dedham! 10-1:00

*Spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize!

03/19/2025

Whether it’s a really full and fluffy face, a short face, or in between, I’ve got you covered 👌🏼🤌🏼 🐶 🐾
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03/15/2025

Book now to get your pups pampered 🫧 ✂️
Wickedmutts.com
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03/15/2025

🐾 Luna 🐾 Sasuke 🐾 Wyatt 🐾
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03/08/2025

Before and after photos of Oumkah! 🐾
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02/22/2025

Come on down to the farmers market at the first church & Parish in Dedham! I am here now with my step daughter and friend, I will be here 10:00-1:00! 🐶🐾🦮
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02/14/2025

Rosie and Kyle thoroughly enjoyed their spaw day 🤟🏼
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02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! Spend it with the people (and dogs) that you love! 🤗🫶🏼
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02/13/2025

Murphy is a charmer! 🥰
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02/12/2025

Always a joy having Otis and Lulu around! 💞
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02/11/2025

Bree was enjoying her spaw day! 🥰
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