10/20/2024
We’ve been getting a large influx of new bath&deshed babies like Brutus here and it makes us SO happy!
“Does my short hair dog need to get groomed?”
Absolutely!! These low-maintenance bully type kids get so dang stinky and are prone to allergies and ear issues, and keeping their pawdicures on a schedule is crucial for joint health in their paws, legs, and shoulders!
We have a large variety of “potions” on the way for topical treatments and custom OTC medicated formulations to help with scabs, lesions, bacterial and fungal overgrowths or mild infections, and some send-home OTC sprays to help with issues in between appointments! We are not vets and do not do scraping to identify causes, but we can help maintain symptoms and are happy to work along side your veterinary prescribed dermatology program!
“Well how often should I get them groomed?”
Well- this is up to you and your budget! We include our custom spa formulations at no extra cost for pets on rotations for 6 weeks or less, but topical treatments are most effective when done every 1-4 weeks. Nails ideally should be maintained every 3-8 weeks depending on length of quicks. If your pet has had overgrown nails for a bit, the artery inside the toenail grows long and we can only dremel or clip as close to it as possible without making it bleed or causing sensitivity. We absolutely will not quick dogs on owner request! Multiple bleeding nails after the groomer or non-sedated nail trim is NOT NORMAL or ACCEPTABLE. If this is what you are used to seeing, your pet has serious toenail trauma. Most groomers will not tell you, but there’s some real ones who will if you ask the right way.
We do take toenail behavior rehabilitation clients but they must be paired with a full service bath until we clear them for pawdicures only, and oftentimes serious trauma requires behavior modifying prescription drugs to help with anxiety and PTSD, along side counter conditioning and desensitization sessions where we build paw trust, and homework for YOU as their parent.
“What?! That often!?! How!? Why?! Won’t their skin dry out? Why won’t you just do the damn nails!?”
Yep- that often! Their shedded hairs are super itchy and when properly maintained on a schedule for extended periods, their coat will more shiny, shed less, and your pets skin have a more healthy biome. Also.. your house will smell better and be cleaner. Once you start having your short hair dog bathed regularly, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner!
All pets on any scheduling frequency get a gentle silk protein shampoo and nourishing cream conditioner by default (we do not skip this step, ask your current groomer if they condition and if they say yes, ask them to show you the conditioner bottle) but medicated formulations or coat regrowth therapy requires very expensive products, a committed schedule, and trusting the process. If we do not see results in a normal amount of time, we will pivot and try other things (or order new products for your pet).
We use gentle custom formulations and a nourishing cream conditioning treatment customized for your pet’s skin type to make sure any natural oils are replenished (and this aids in de-shedding) and follow with a finishing protectant spray or medicated spray on any irritated areas. Bathing weekly is the gold standard for medicated baths and will give you the best results. Serious issues see best results when used 2x weekly (and we do offer deals for these babes).
‼️ to prevent potential contagions we use all non porous biothane restraints that are disinfected between pets as well as the obvious tools, grooming table, wall, and tub. we also use an air disinfectant and ozone the bus when regularly unoccupied- ask your groomer their cleaning protocol‼️
Now let’s talk toenails. Meeting a dog and then going directly for their paws or ears is the most offensive thing you can do to them. We do a very long warm bath with rubber massagers and massage the toes in the tub to build trust, and then the nails are softened by the bath and are much easier to dremel or clip, causing less sensation to the paws.
The more frequently your pets nails are maintained, the further we can work the quick back, so we can get the toenails as short as possible. Capiche!?
“But my dog is perfect for their nails already!”
Great- let’s keep it that way. Once committed to an appointment and we have met your dog, we are happy to arrange a pawdicure schedule. Pawdicures are booked at OUR convenience in order to keep them cost efficient for ourselves and the client 😊
We will be hunkered down in North Pole Monday and Tuesday and our Wednesday appointments are on standby. The combination of wind and ice is not going to be something I can drive in safely on the highway or Badger Road in the bus.
Text me if you need anything and if you have appointments this week I will reach out later today. Playing lots of catch up but I still want to hear from new clients and existing 💛
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