Karen's Grooming

06/17/2024

06/04/2024

Why don't pictures like this ever trend 🥰 ❤😴😢

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Clients, friends, family, and their fur kids.
Have a Blessed weekend.

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July! And a great Thank You to our Veterans!

02/14/2023

Happy Valentines Day!

12/07/2022

-Are you brushing your dog?
-Are you CORRECTLY brushing your dog?
-Why does your dog HAVE to be shaved, even when you are Brushing them.

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11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

10/31/2022

Copied from a fellow Groomer. It's a long read but very important.....

**Thinking about getting a Doodle, Cockapoo or any Poodle mix? Have you been told they "don't need grooming until 1yrs old" or "coat maintenance is easy"?
*PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING piece written by a groomer..in the pic that's known as a pelted coat /Pelting. A dog’s fur gets so matted & tangled it will come off in one piece. It's puts tension on the skin, can damage the skin causing horrible infections and sometimes renders the dog helpless,unable to move and it can then cause fatality
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Poodle crosses (cockapoos, doodles, maltipoos etc.) are not "easy breeds" to maintain. The photo attached (shared from another groomer) shows how matting forms at the skin. By looking at this dog's top coat, you may not see the knots and you may not feel them as you would a knot on the ends of the fur but under that fluffy top layer this is going on. Once it starts its very difficult/ impossible to brush out... and even if you could it would be cruel to put the dog through it. Maintenance at home has to be more than a quick once over for these dogs if you want to keep them in that fluffy coat which was probably one of the reasons you chose a poodle cross in the first place. You really need to sit down with a brush and then a metal comb and make sure you can get it through the entire body at least 2 to 3 times a week.

I often feel like owners don't believe groomers when they say their dog has to be clipped very short. I always hear "I know he/she is matted, but leave as much as you can". You cannot clip through matting, you can only clip under it. As this photo shows, clipping under the matting means taking the coat back to the skin.
I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for the pet you have chosen*****

"All of us here at Karen's want to Thank all of our Regular Clients in helping us take care of your beloved pets by maintaining those coats between visits, and by keeping your scheduled appointments"

05/30/2022

Happy Memorial Day

05/15/2022

Summer is coming. Keep those doggo's cool.

02/16/2022

Humpday calls for top knots!

02/15/2022

We've held off as long as we could! But unfortunately it has to happen.
Some of you are already at the new prices for services, if your price has not changed in the past year or two, then prepare for it starting March 1st.

We are also going to Cash or Card only,
NO CHECKS.

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12/19/2021

Daisy before and after!

11/13/2021

What To Share (And Not Share) With Your Dog On Thanksgiving

It’s got to be a little rough for dogs on Thanksgiving––all the great smells, the platters piled high with food…it’s enough to make anyone drool. Fortunately for our canine friends, there are plenty of Thanksgiving foods that are perfectly pet-friendly. Here’s what to share with your pooch (and what to avoid):

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Sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with healthy amounts of dietary fiber and important nutrients like beta carotene, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. Your dog will love them mashed or baked, minus the butter of course. No sweet potato casserole though (sorry, pups).
Green beans. A great source of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese. Hand out frozen green beans as a delicious snack while your dog keeps you company in the kitchen, or cooked ones as long as they have no added salt.
Apples. While slicing apples for pie, don’t hesitate to toss some slices to your furry pal. The skin is fine (and actually chockfull of healthy vitamins), but make sure your dog doesn’t get any seeds.

Cooked turkey. You wouldn’t want your dog to miss out on the star of the Thanksgiving spread. Stick to white meat and small portions, and make sure your dog doesn’t get anywhere near the cooked bones.
Cranberries. Fresh cranberries are rich in vitamins and minerals and help promote healthy urinary tra! ct functioning. Sorry though Fido, sugary cranberry sauce is for humans only.
Carrots. Low in calories and high in fiber, beta carotene, and vitamin A, carrots are as healthy as they are delicious and filling. Serve raw or cooked to your furry friend, and leave out the additional seasonings.
Brussels sprouts. These delicious mini-cabbages are great for a quick and healthy snack, and since they’re so rich in antioxidants they’re also great for your dog’s coat. Serve raw or cooked, but keep in mind that large consumption of Brussels sprouts can cause diarrhea, so don’t give your pup more than three or four.
Don’t Share
The obvious stuff. No casseroles, no pies, no cooked bones, and no heavily salted or buttered sides (no matter how much he begs).
Onions and garlic. Though staples of humans’ diets, onions and garlic are toxic to dogs and can destroy red blood cells, causing anemia.
Mushrooms. Wild mushrooms are a big no-no for dogs, as they have been shown to ! cause vomiting, seizures, comas, and even death. Store-bought mushrooms are considered safe in very small amounts, but we say it’s just not worth the risk.
Sage. This potent herb contains essential oils and resins that can give your dog an upset stomach and other digestive complications.
Turkey skin. While the meat of the turkey is perfectly okay, turkey skin is incredibly fatty and difficult for our dogs’ sensitive tummies to digest. It can even cause pancreatic inflammation.
Nutmeg. When ingested by dogs, nutmeg can cause seizures, tremors, and central nervous system problems. Never feed it to your dog directly, and make sure to avoid even safe foods, like sweet potatoes, if they’ve been prepared with this sneaky spice.

11/11/2021

Happy Veteran's Day