Snips N Snails Pet Grooming

Miss Delilah was looking pretty proud of herself after her deshed treatment today! 💖

Even cats can benefit from our deshed treatments! Our deshed treatment does wonders to loosen undercoat! 🪮🛁 We give our feline friends a thorough brush out before their bath, where we use specially formulated shedding shampoo and conditioner. Then they get another brushing out after the bath to remove any remaining fluff so that is doesn't end up floating around you home! 🐱 This service works for both short and long haired cats!

Pets shed all year round, but it is that time of year where shedding kicks it up a notch! 🐾 Seasonal shedding occurs when dogs lose their lighter summer undercoat as it gets colder outside, and their thick winter undercoat when it gets hotter. 🐶 Stay ahead of the shedding this spring by giving us a call to book a deshed treatment for your pet!

Seasonal shedding occurs when dogs lose their lighter summer undercoat as it gets colder outside, and their thick winter undercoat when it gets hotter. 🐶 Stay ahead of the shedding this spring by giving us a call to book a deshed treatment for your pet!

Even short-haired, smooth coated dogs shed and can benefit from regular deshed treatments! 🐾 WHAT IS A DESHED TREATMENT? 🐶🐾 Our deshed treatment is the process of removing hair from your pet’s undercoat which may not be effectively removed simply with brushing or combing, as these focus primarily on removing hair and debris from the top layer of fur. That’s why our deshed treatment can actually help reduce the amount of fur your pet sheds around your home, because we remove the fur from the undercoat before it has a chance to shed. A deshed treatment includes a bath with a low-shed shampoo as well as a deep conditioning that is specially formulated to loosen undercoat and detangle hair. Both of these products are blown directly into the coat before being rinsed away. Then your pet is hand blow dried from start to finish before getting a thorough brushing and combing (using tools best suited for your pet's coat type) to remove any remaining hair and tangles.

Our deshed treatment does wonders to loosen undercoat. 🐶 Look at how much hair we brushed out of just that one side!!!

⁉️ Myth: Doodles don’t shed… The poodle ancestor that is common to doodle breeds has a distinctive coat that is wiry and densely curled, which means that when hair is shed, it tends to remain tangled up in the rest of the coat rather than being dropped prolifically around the home. However, to say that doodles don’t shed is untrue; first of all, even purebred poodles shed to an extent, and secondly, just because a dog has a poodle ancestor doesn’t necessarily mean that they will inherit the poodle coat. The coat of any hybrid dog type can be very variable from dog to dog, and even across puppies from the same litter in some cases. Some doodle dogs will inherit a coat that is somewhere between the average norms for the two parent breeds, whilst others will lean more towards that of one parent or the other. This means that some doodles don’t just shed, but some tend to shed a lot!

Quite the transFURmation for Mr. Taro and Mr. Baloo today! 🐾 Video is BEFORE grooming… keep posted for AFTER photos! ❤️‍🔥

Short haired,-smooth coated breeds shed just as much as most others, we just sometimes seem to notice it less due to the length of the hair. Our deshed treatment helps to remove all that loose coat, keeping the hair at home to a minimal!

Matting is the term that’s used to describe severe, dense knots and tangles in the dog’s underfur. Mats are different to surface knots and tangles because the matted fur extends right down to the skin. Some dogs have high-maintenance coats that are more vulnerable to matting than others. However, any dog with long hair can get tangled fur, especially those with double coats. Mats can quickly develop into a painful condition that can cause other health concerns, such as painful skin irritation, lesions, and infections. Matted fur also covers up other health problems and provides shelter and a breeding ground for parasites. Thick, matted hair effectively prevents the proper airflow through and underneath the dog’s fur, trapping moisture. That can cause skin irritation and trigger ulcers, skin sores, and other health issues. Even very mild matting can be uncomfortable for your dog, but in severe cases, mats can cut off the blood circulation to your dog’s skin, causing hematomas. Mats generally form on parts of the dog where the most friction occurs. Friction causes the hair to tangle so that it forms a hairball. The hairball gets larger and denser until it forms a mat. Those areas include: - where the dog’s collar or harness sits - the armpits - the legs where the dog lays down or comes into contact with wet grass - behind the dog’s ears or other areas where the dog scratches itself Prevention is much better than cure, and the best way to prevent matting is daily brushing and regular grooming appointments!

One common myth is that short haired dogs don’t shed…. Truth is that a lot of short haired dogs shed just as much as any other dog, and their coats usually run on about a 4 week cycle. Another common myth is that you can shave a short haired dog to prevent shedding... Short haired dogs should NOT be shaved to avoid shedding. This will not stop the shedding, it’ll only make the hair shorter and harder to see, as well as damage their coat. That is why we recommend regular deshed treatments to help reduce the shedding at home!

“Matting” refers to densely tangled clumps of fur in a pet’s coat. If a coat is not properly and/or frequently brushed, loose and live hair become embedded in large masses. Sometimes mats can be combed out, but if left too long, it is impossible without seriously harming the animal. Matts can form in both the outer coat as well as the deeper undercoat. Sometimes sever mats form in the undercoat and are unnoticeable because of a heavy outer coat. If left completely unattended, a pet’s fur can become entirely matted to such an extent that the only recourse is to shave the entire coat. Matting is especially prevalent in long-hair dogs during seasonal shedding if the excessive hairs are not removed. Regular and frequent grooming is absolutely necessary to not only prevent matts, but to keep your pet’s coat and skin healthy. Severe matting can be extremely painful to your dog during brushing. Brushing only causes live hairs to be pulled out of the skin with excruciating pain. Even mild matting can cause your pet a great deal of pain. Matting can cut off blood supply to extremities and deny regular air circulation. Skin denied fresh air and stimulation from brushing becomes unhealthy. It can turn dark pink or red, and causing open sores which emit foul odors. Some matts near the rear end are known to contain the stool of your pet which further irritates the skin. Remember, sometimes these dangers may be completely hidden from view. Shaving a matted coat is a delicate and slow process requiring experience and expertise. A dog’s skin is thin like tissue paper, and dense matts can cause it to become loose due to the weight of the matting. Clippers can easily cut loose skin if not done carefully enough. After shaving, a pet may develop an itchy skin response. Owners should watch to ensure that constant scratching does not cause the skin to become irritated. Dead loose hairs should be removed by thorough brushing. Brushing also aerates the fur and skin. Regular pro

“Matting” refers to densely tangled clumps of fur in a pet’s coat. If a coat is not properly and/or frequently brushed, loose and live hair become embedded in large masses. Sometimes mats can be combed out, but if left too long, it is impossible without seriously harming the animal. Matts can form in both the outer coat as well as the deeper undercoat. Sometimes sever mats form in the undercoat and are unnoticeable because of a heavy outer coat. If left completely unattended, a pet’s fur can become entirely matted to such an extent that the only recourse is to shave the entire coat. Matting is especially prevalent in long-hair dogs during seasonal shedding if the excessive hairs are not removed. Regular and frequent grooming is absolutely necessary to not only prevent matts, but to keep your pet’s coat and skin healthy. Severe matting can be extremely painful to your dog during brushing. Brushing only causes live hairs to be pulled out of the skin with excruciating pain. Even mild matting can cause your pet a great deal of pain. Matting can cut off blood supply to extremities and deny regular air circulation. Skin denied fresh air and stimulation from brushing becomes unhealthy. It can turn dark pink or red, and causing open sores which emit foul odors. Some matts near the rear end are known to contain the stool of your pet which further irritates the skin. Remember, sometimes these dangers may be completely hidden from view. Shaving a matted coat is a delicate and slow process requiring experience and expertise. A dog’s skin is thin like tissue paper, and dense matts can cause it to become loose due to the weight of the matting. Clippers can easily cut loose skin if not done carefully enough. After shaving, a pet may develop an itchy skin response. Owners should watch to ensure that constant scratching does not cause the skin to become irritated. Dead loose hairs should be removed by thorough brushing. Brushing also aerates the fur and skin. Regular pro

Snow in summer?! The fur was flying today at the salon! ☀️ This is just a brief glance at how the deshed treatment process starts! We do several rounds of applying specially formulated products that help dissolve shedding hair before blowing the product into the coat with our high velocity dryer, releasing a flurry of hair in the process!

“Matting” refers to densely tangled clumps of fur in a pet’s coat. If a coat is not properly and/or frequently brushed, loose and live hair become embedded in large masses. Sometimes mats can be combed out, but if left too long, it is impossible without seriously harming the animal. Matts can form in both the outer coat as well as the deeper undercoat. Sometimes sever mats form in the undercoat and are unnoticeable because of a heavy outer coat. If left completely unattended, a pet’s fur can become entirely matted to such an extent that the only recourse is to shave the entire coat. Matting is especially prevalent in long-hair dogs during seasonal shedding if the excessive hairs are not removed. Regular and frequent grooming is absolutely necessary to not only prevent matts, but to keep your pet’s coat and skin healthy. Severe matting can be extremely painful to your dog during brushing. Brushing only causes live hairs to be pulled out of the skin with excruciating pain. Even mild matting can cause your pet a great deal of pain. Matting can cut off blood supply to extremities and deny regular air circulation. Skin denied fresh air and stimulation from brushing becomes unhealthy. It can turn dark pink or red, and causing open sores which emit foul odors. Some matts near the rear end are known to contain the stool of your pet which further irritates the skin. Remember, sometimes these dangers may be completely hidden from view. Shaving a matted coat is a delicate and slow process requiring experience and expertise. A dog’s skin is thin like tissue paper, and dense matts can cause it to become loose due to the weight of the matting. Clippers can easily cut loose skin if not done carefully enough. After shaving, a pet may develop an itchy skin response. Owners should watch to ensure that constant scratching does not cause the skin to become irritated. Dead loose hairs should be removed by thorough brushing. Brushing also aerates the fur and skin. Regular pro

Easter Cookies for Dogs! Even your furry, four-legged friend can participate in Easter festivities with dog-friendly peanut butter and pumpkin cookies. Cookie Ingredients: 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, plus extra for dusting your surface Icing Ingredients: Cream cheese Fresh raspberries Fresh blackberries Turmeric powder Cookies Place the pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixture until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Add the flour, beating until just combined. If the mixture is too dry, add up to 1/4 cup of water. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead a couple times until it comes together. Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch-thick and cut out with mini eastern cookie cutters. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Icing Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 5-10 seconds, until it has a yogurt-like consistency. To make pink icing, microwave some fresh raspberries until bubbling. Strain to remove any seeds. Add a couple drops to the cream cheese. Use the same technique with the blackberries for purple icing. For yellow icing, add a pinch of turmeric powder to the cream cheese. Spread onto the cookies and enjoy!