Barking Bathhouse "Pet Grooming"

06/07/2024

👀 Hey everyone! We have a few openings left for our private training program starting at the end of the month!!! Shoot us a text 💬 give us a ring 📲 or DM us to get an eval set up, but you better hurry these spots are gonna fill up fast.

05/08/2024

With summer in coming, I want to put out some information regarding grooming and your double coated dogs. I’ve gotten many requests to shave them or cut them down fairly far and I think it is important to understand why groomers will either deny that request or talk owners out of it.

Double coated breeds include:
Husky, Chow Chow, Pomeranians, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Corgi, Border Collies, Collies, And German Shepherd, ect.

After being shaved, there is only a 50% chance your dogs double coat will recover over a significant amount of time

Myth: Shaving a double coated dog keeps them cooler

Truth: Shaving them destroys the natural airflow circulation created between the space between the undercoat and the guard coat

Instead: Get a de-shedding treatment! This helps get a lot of the downey undercoat; cooling and flattening the coat. A slight trim to shape up the coat ( mane, tail, feet, feathering) along with a deshed will lighten the coat and help manage the amount of fur while keeping the coat healthy

More reasons to not shave your double coated dog:

1. It can lead to a kind of alopecia (patchy hair loss), which may lead to permanent bald spots or a change in hair texture.

2. They still shed! Only the hairs are tiny now

3. Your dog is now at risk of sunburn.

4. It destroys the coat’s natural ability to regulate dogs body temperature.

5. Your dogs double coat is more likely to mat as it regrows.

The only reason to shave a double coated dog is if the coat is pelted. This is severe matting that is close to the skin that cannot be brushed out (this is painful to the dog) and is restricting airflow to the skin. Pelted fur leads to yeast infections, hematomas, f***l matting, urine burns, fleas, and irritated skin.

- Coral Marian, Author

Please keep in mind, there are also medical conditions that affect your dogs coat. We will always let the owners know if we may suspect something is going on medically and will recommend a visit with your veterinarian.

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02/26/2024

As I am a small business “No Shows and late cancellations” are detrimental to my daily revenue, as I am unable to fill these spots with other clients, it also hinders my ability to care for my employees. As per my policy, you will be charged a fee in order to be rescheduled with us.
Thank you!

01/04/2024

12/31/2023

12/07/2023

Located in Morgantown, this is the new low-cost clinic for our area so we wanted to attach their pricing chart 🐶

They have a page, and you can also book cat appointments on their website but you have to call to make dog appts!
SNIP WV

10/09/2023

RIP Bear. You were absolutely the best girl ever! You gave us plenty of laughs with your personality. You will definitely be missed!

09/07/2023

07/26/2023

“PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO HAVE YOUR DOG TO BE CUT SHORTER!”
This only makes the problem worse.

An essential point to keep in mind is that a dog's temperature is higher than a human's—approximately 101 degrees F to 102.5 degrees F, with an upper level of normal close to 103 degrees F. So ambient air temperature feels hotter to them than it does to us.

The normal range of temperatures at which dogs and other species can maintain their body temperatures without expending energy to increase heat production or heat loss ranges from...68 degrees F to 86 degrees F for dogs.

Additional factors also determine what temperature is too hot to walk a dog or stay outside for extended periods. For example, not only are dogs affected by temperature, but also humidity. When animals pant and moisture evaporates, this takes away heat from their bodies; condensation is a cooling process. If the humidity is too high, they're unable to cool themselves and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels very quickly, resulting in heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. This is especially true of brachycephalic dog breeds aka smoosh faced dogs like French Bulldogs.

Based on the temperature outside, here are some general rules to follow:

•Temperatures between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit: Don’t stay outside long, and if you’re in the backyard with your pup, make sure he has access to plenty of fresh water and shade.
15-30 mins tops!

•Temperatures above 90 degrees: It’s too hot for your dog, so avoid going outside other than super speedy potty breaks!!

•Walk your dog in the early morning or later in the evening.
•Avoid excessive play and exercise on hot days.
•Keep dogs in the shade.
•Provide adequate water.
•Keep him in air-conditioned, well-ventilated rooms in your house.
•Never leave your dog in a car.
•DON'T WALK YOUR DOGS ON PAVEMENT OR ASPHALT!

Should you notice a dog w the following symptoms, dog might be experiencing heat exhaustion & moving towards heat stroke, get to the vet immediately.

•Incoordination
•Staggering
•Extreme Panting
•Collapse
•Seizures

How to cool & treat

•Immediately move your pet into a shady area or an air-conditioned environment.

•Place a wet towel underneath your pet for them to lay on. Do not put ice or an ice pack directly on your pet's skin or under them.

•If they are conscious and alert, offer small amounts of water every few minutes. DO NOT try to force a pet that is not awake and alert to drink water. Do not use cold water. This may lower body temperature too quickly, and this is dangerous.

•Take your pet’s temperature with a re**al thermometer – the glass kind or use a digital thermometer re**ally in your pet. Use OB lubricant, Vaseline®, or saliva if you have nothing else before inserting it into the re**um. Vheck ever 2 mins until you get their temperature down.

•If the temperature is below 104°F, then continue to monitor your pet closely, offering water and making sure they are resting in a cool spot. Take their body temperature every 2 mins to make sure it continues to come down. If their temperature is not coming down over a five-minute period of time, then it’s time to seek veterinary care.

•If the temperature is above 104°F, then start cooling your pet by spraying cool – not cold – water over their body, focusing on the paws and behind the ears, as well as over their back and on their abdomen. You can also place wet towels over these areas if you do not have access to a hose, but you MUST continuously remove and replace them, as they trap and retain heat against your pet's body.

•Place a fan directly on your pet.

•All pets suffering from heatstroke (and many suffering from heat exhaustion) still need to be evaluated by a veterinarian once your initial cooling measures have been completed.

I hope this helps given this stifling heat! Have a great Wednesday, everyone!

07/17/2023

05/18/2023

Oliver is ready for some strawberries!

05/16/2023

Buddy is ready for the Strawberry Festival.

04/04/2023

Did you know Allegheny Veterinary Services, your independently owned vet practice, is the only animal hospital in the state of West Virginia that performs Regenerative Medicine through an on-site laboratory? We are extremely proud of this accomplishment, along with the fact that we can now offer Stem cell, platelet rich plasma, and IRAP therapy for your lovable companion.

Learn more by calling us at: (304) 636-7886 and visiting:
https://elkinsvet.com/veterinary-orthopedics-sports-medicine/

03/08/2023

Updated prices for 2023.

02/21/2023

02/04/2023

What I do on my days off.

01/03/2023

The kids getting their New Year on!

12/03/2022

Barking Bathhouse will be open Saturday Dec. 10th & 17th for last minute Holiday clean ups and one time grooms for new clients! Limited appointments! Call and leave a message! Will return ASAP!
304-642-8631

10/27/2022

Owners beware!

09/23/2022

Ava

Pay attention! Or roll up a newspaper & beat yourself over the head! Don't set your dog up to fail!!

09/21/2022

We will NO longer be doing walk-in pedicures on Fridays! TIA