The Dog Spaw

08/14/2024

been taking full advantage of the nice weather🩵🌤️

08/11/2024

🐶🦴 It’s a puppy dog photo dump! 🦴🐶

08/10/2024

Perfect Saturday Evening with the pups!🐶

08/09/2024

I am going to share a post from a fellow groomer, I LOVED her explanation of the dreaded ‘Kennel Cough’ 😩

We have received a few messages/calls from potential clients that other facilities are beginning to have reports of Kennel Cough.
1. Please don’t call/message us bashing these facilities, nobody wishes for a dog to get sick in their care! We are all doing the best we can during this busy season and unfortunately kennel cough happens.
2. We currently have NOBODY sick in our care. Now, that’s not saying that could change in the next 24 hours. But as of right now we have no dog showing any signs of coughing, sneezing, clearing of the throat, or signs that they could be getting sick.
3. Have the discussion with your vet if your dog is advanced age or more susceptible to upper respiratory illnesses before bringing them to any boarding, grooming or daycare facility.
4. If your pup is exhibiting any of these signs or symptoms kindly keep them home and reach out to your vet for further instruction.
5. If you board or groom with us and within 2-5 days you notice your dog start to show signs or symptoms PLEASE reach out to your vet and us. We don’t know if a dog is ill after a visit unless you let us know, this also allows us to keep a closer eye on current guests and let future guests now so we can slow the spread.

We are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Thanks again for trusting us with your furry family members! ❤️🐶😊

Today I want to talk to you about something very sensitive in the pet industry and dispel some common myths and misconceptions about it. Something that has caused clients to quit using a pet professional or business entirely. Something that we have nearly no control over. I’m talking about CIRDC (Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex) or more commonly known as the two dirty little words, Kennel Cough.

The main symptom of kennel cough is a strong cough that may sound like your dog is trying to clear something from their throat or retching, they will sound a lot like a honking goose when they cough. They can also have a runny nose or sneezing and just feel a bit blah. So now we know what it looks and sounds like, but what now?

First we need to understand what kennel cough is. Simply put, kennel cough is a very broad term used to describe any of a myriad of illnesses of the upper respiratory system in dogs. It can be caused by a number of bacteria or viruses including Bordetella, parainfluenza, canine coronavirus, herpesvirus, adenovirus, and mycoplasma.

Myth-Kennel cough is caused by a dirty facility.

Truth-Kennel cough is spread through airborne droplets released when dogs cough or sneeze, as well as through direct contact with an infected dog or contaminated objects like shared food or water bowls. Think about how easy it is for a cold to spread in a school, kennel cough is the canine equivalent of a cold.

Myth-cleaning better prevents the spread of kennel cough.

Truth-We can take precautions but unfortunately there is no real way to completely prevent it. We can refuse services to dogs showing symptoms such as coughing. We can wipe down all surfaces and not allow nose to nose contact with other dogs. The fastest way it is spread is by air though, and no amount of disinfectant can remove airborne bacteria or viruses.

Myth-only visibly sick dogs can spread kennel cough.

Truth-Dogs can carry kennel cough and spread it to other dogs without showing any symptoms. In fact, most dogs with kennel cough are contagious before they start showing signs. This can make the disease difficult to control and it can spread quickly. Again, think about how quickly a cold spreads in a school.

Myth-the kennel cough vaccination prevents kennel cough so only unvaccinated dogs get sick.

Truth-The bordetella, or kennel cough, vaccination covers a large number of the causes for kennel cough, but not all of them. So even though your dog may be vaccinated for respiratory virus’s A B & C with their bordetella vaccination, if they encounter, for example, respiratory virus D or bacteria G they will get sick with kennel cough.

After exposure, symptoms can take as little as 2 days up to 14 days to develop and can last between one and three weeks. To be safe it’s best to avoid taking your dog around other dogs for 10-14 days after the cough has stopped to avoid infecting other dogs. Kennel cough is usually not dangerous and normally clears up without treatment within a few weeks. However, puppies, elderly dogs, and those with existing medical conditions can be susceptible to complications, such as pneumonia. If your dog's cough persists or they also have a reduced appetite, less energy than normal, or a high temperature, you should always talk to your vet.

This post was brought to you by a little black and white spaniel who brought kennel cough home from her last dog show and is now in quarantine with the rest of the family for a couple weeks.

I will share a short video clip in the comments of what that distinctive kennel cough honking cough sounds like.

Please share this post with your friends who have dogs who may be exposed to kennel cough to help them understand how and why it occurs.

07/31/2024

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07/29/2024

🦴🐾🐶 Another busy week/weekend with all the doggies! 🐶🐾🦴

07/22/2024

Beautiful weather for a Frenchie Field Day!

07/21/2024

I’m a tad behind on pictures 📷 😬🐶 We are just over here loving these cooler temps! 🐾

07/15/2024

Whew! 😅 It’s been one heck of a busy summer over here .. and we are so greatful for it!! ❤️

Just a few updates as the busy summer slowly winds down and fall/winter boarding reservations begin to roll in. We are currently booked FULL for boarding until the middle of August right now! 😳 We may have a spot or two open throughout some of the weekdays but weekends are FULL!

We will be closed for boarding and grooming Tuesday October 22nd through Tuesday October 29th. Tony and Lindsey are taking a much needed vacation and Stephanie will be competing in Regionals in Iowa with her pups!

Grooming appointments are few and far between at the moment, we are currently booked out until September for any new clients. If you are wanting scheduled out I would highly recommend getting a hold of us soon so we can do so, this makes it easier for you to pick a day and time that works best in your busy schedules as well helps us with our own personal schedules.

Again, we can’t thank you all enough for your continued patronage! ❤️🐶

07/13/2024

catching up on some pictures!! 🏝️😎

07/13/2024

07/05/2024

🇺🇸 most of the 4th of July crew out this beautiful July 5th morning 🇺🇸 🐕

07/03/2024

4th of July crew🐾🇺🇸🎆

06/28/2024

Friday afternoon shenanigans 🤪🐶🥳 Soaking up the sunshine before the rain ..🌧️

06/26/2024

got some sunshine this morning before the rain ☔️🐾

06/21/2024

despite the heat🥵☀️, we are still getting in some quick playtime and then right back in the AC🐶

06/16/2024

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06/12/2024

perfect weather for some time outside🐶🩵

06/08/2024

Enjoying the sun on this Saturday morning ❤️🐾

06/06/2024

⚾️ 🐶 BARK IN THE PARK IS TONIGHT AT THE MONT! The Mariners play the Hamilton Joes at 6:35! Bring your pup to the park and be one of the first 50 through the gate to receive a free goodie bag for your pup and NEW this year will be dog brain games and a chance to pull a ducky 🦆 out of the pool to win one of the following:

🐶 DOG TOYS
🎟️ MARINERS SINGLE ENTRY PASS
💵 A CRISP $100 BILL

First pitch is 6:35p, we will be set up along the 1st base side by the beer garden!

06/05/2024

Head over to Montgomery Field tomorrow evening for Bark in the Park! ⚾️🐶

We will have goodie bags for those furry family members and a tent sent up with a few games for your pups as well!

The boys hit the road to take on Hamilton tonight, but they'll be back at home tomorrow night. Bring your pups, it's Bark in the Park!