Shear Pawfection Pet Spa

03/18/2024

Save the date!!! Tickets are now available!

02/04/2024

01/15/2024

Join Happy Tails Animal Shelter Sunday March 17th for a pancake breakfast fundraiser! 🥞
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Presale tickets on sale soon! ✨

01/03/2024

Free Rabies clinics for the year!

11/27/2023

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/care/non_traditional_healing/the-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar-to-dogs/

Apple Cider Vinegar is beneficial for dogs and is used for everything from a healthy skin and coat to treating muscle sprains.

09/25/2023

https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/what-happens-to-fido-when-their-owner-passes-away/article_91d9af75-0056-58fd-82fd-2dd2ad6b92a4.html?fbclid=IwAR2vdAuXeCfufVQ4Wc0j-L2PxYufre1m3LWbte8BSQQIVIwLrM9SvcQJ6E8

OCONOMOWOC — Taryn Trost’s grandfather, Bill Trost, raised and showed two generations of champion Golden Retrievers. So, when he died Feb. 6 at the age of 87 from cancer, she

07/21/2023

The co-star cat, Schmagel, from “A Man Called Otto” has some acting chops.
Two kittens were rescued outside of a convenience store and named Schmagel E. Bagel and his sister Schmiscuit. Schmagel got his break in show business, appearing on television (in the series American Horror Story for one).

Tom Hanks took the time to actually get to know his feline co-star and their chemistry on screen is apparent. As is common in these roles, Schmagel had his sister Schmiscuit standing by to act as a double but apparently Schamgel was so good she wasn’t needed.

Schmagel even attended the premiere of the film and met the paparazzi in the arms of Tom Hanks.

The cat character was so popular the Director even ended up working him into more scenes than originally planned, such as riding in the truck. He was featured in many publicity stills and posters for the film, as well as the movie’s trailer.

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07/17/2023

Let's talk about appointments!

If you haven't noticed - veterinary clinics are BUSY. There just aren't enough of us to meet the demand some days. It's not just our clinic, it's everywhere.

There are some days that we just simply do not have enough time in the day to see all the pets that need to be seen. We've talked about urgent care - but even they are swamped some days!

However, there are some days that there are times that we COULD have seen more pets... Unfortunately, we have had a few clients who simply do not show up for their scheduled appointments. We're not sure the thought process of not calling and letting our staff know we can open that slot back up, but what we DO know is that was a pet that we could have seen today, a pet that didn't need to go to urgent care or wait for a later appointment to see a pressing injury or illness.

That is not fair to our staff, not fair to our other clients and not fair to the pets we are trying to be there for.

Our policy here going forward is simply this:

For existing clients -

If you make a habit of not showing up to your appointment, you will be required to make a non-refundable prepayment of an office visit before an appointment will be booked for you.

If you STILL do not show up to the appointment, we will ask you where you'd like your records sent.

For New-to-be clients -

If you do not show up for that first appointment, you will not have a later appointment scheduled for your pet.

Please be respectful of your veterinary staff's time, as well as the other clients that are trying to get their pets in to be seen. Thank you.

07/15/2023

They can be–just ask an emergency doctor or veterinarian how many retractable leash injuries they see every year.

07/09/2023

05/29/2023

We remember. ❤️

05/08/2023

04/22/2023

Split or broken nails are very painful for dogs and can get infected – and some dogs are highly prone to these problems. Here’s how to prevent your dog’s nails from splitting or breaking.

04/19/2023

Hundreds of dogs and humans came together in Boston to honor Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, who died in February.

04/17/2023

We would like to preface this post with the fact the IAPEG and it's members love dogs. All dogs. Big dogs and small dogs. Fluffy dogs and sleek ones. We love pure breeds and we love mixed breeds.

The 'doodle craze' began after a breeder attempted a litter of mixed breed pups that were smart and hypoallergenic. No dog is truly hypoallergenic, but that's another discussion. He was in no way trying to create a new breed. News traveled quickly and before you know it, they were all the rage as pets. Very expensive pets. They became something of a status symbol as they wear price tags in the thousands and cost more than a sound, well developed, carefully chosen pure breed.

As professional groomers, we see the fallout with many of these pets and there are a few things you need to know:

1. Doodles are not a breed. They are (insert breed here) mixed with poodle. Golden doodle, labradoodle, maltipoo, pomapoo, yorkie poo, no matter the title, doodles are in fact mixed breed dogs. Being a pure breed of dog mean predictability...size, colors, skull shapes, temperament...any and all genetics are predictable for that specific breed. This is not possible with doodles.

2. There is a misconception that if you mix another breed with a poodle, you get the best of both breeds. This is simply not true. The truth is you have no idea what you will get. You are not getting the best of the breeds because responsible, ethical breeders do not allow their dogs to participate in mixed breeding.

3. As professional groomers, we hear misnomers from pet owners whose pup is a year old and has never been groomed. This is a nightmare for both the dog and the groomer. The truth is, any doodle will need professional grooming. They should start as early as possible just like any other dog. This seems to be a selling point for doodle breeders telling buyers they are low maintenance. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

4. Doodles often have very difficult coats to work with. Doodles with these coats will be more expensive. With most doodles you have a fur bearing breed (Labrador Retriever) mixed with a hair bearing breed (Poodle). This causes many doodles coats to be difficult with a mixture of the two. Some have fur as guard coat and hair as undercoat and some have hair as a guard coat with fur as the undercoat. Either way, more work and time means your professional groomer must be properly compensated or it will lead to number five.

5. There are many professional groomers who are simply not accepting doodles as clients anymore. Misinformed owners are price shocked when they've been lied to by a breeder. Your professional groomer is tired of arguing and explaining just to be properly compensated when there are so many other clients who know what to expect and respect our professional practices.
Because doodles are not the best representatives of their breeds they are often not the most well behaved pets either. Many are high strung, a bit neurotic, and/or have some type of behavior problem.

If you do in fact choose to own a doodle, speak with your professional groomer beforehand so you'll know what to expect. And please respect your professional groomers advice. Their job is to keep your pet on a regular schedule. Depending on the coat...remember these are mixed breed dogs and therefore not predictable before birth...most will need a schedule of 4-6 weeks.

04/17/2023

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/care/how-to-remove-a-tick-from-a-dog/?utm_content=buffere081b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2yanBcRmpsdhk-1vWOEEgJsGyZYeFwP970z3FG6s_QUf5V1n6jNqvo88c

The best way to remove a tick from your dog will depend on if it’s loose or attached. Learn each technique here!

04/17/2023

Americans tend to misidentify or express uncertainty about the ticks they encounter -- about 80% of the time! But correctly identifying ticks can help manage a tick bite and help prevent worry and disease, because different ticks transmit different disease-causing germs and at different rates...some bites are exceptionally riskier than others. We’ve got the scoop (https://bit.ly/differentticks)

03/13/2023

One of the most common mistakes a pet owner can make is choosing to own a breed based strictly on their physical appearance. This can often lead to conflict with an unhappy pet owner and a dog who may be at risk of losing their home.

While we know that each dog is an individual and there can be exceptions to the rule, we must understand that each breed has a certain amount of genetic DNA that gives each breed particular traits. These traits cannot be 'trained away' and instead must be understood BEFORE you decide on the breed best suited for you, your family, and your home.

Be sure to do proper research not only of the group, but also the specific breed you are interested in. Speak with reputable breeders who understand their breed and promote sound conformation, but temperament of the breed as well.

It may be that the breed you initially thought you wanted isn't a good fit for you. That's okay. Keep searching. Your breed is out there and waiting!

03/05/2023

What’s the difference between dog hair and fur? While the terms are often used interchangeably, grooming experts offer definitions that describe your dog’s coat.

02/08/2023

Learn first-aid techniques now – including the Heimlich Maneuver – so you can save a choking dog in an emergency.

02/02/2023

01/27/2023

It's that time of year again! Get your free rabies vaccine for cats, dogs, and ferrets at the first clinic of the year. Save the date folks!

12/10/2022