Pedis for Pets at home nail trims

11/13/2024

I am out of the office for the next couple of weeks. I’m currently scheduling for after Thanksgiving 🦃

10/30/2024

🎃Furry Frights and Things That go Bump in the Night🎃

Protect Your Pets from Unwanted Scares this Halloween

Halloween can be an enjoyable time for neighborhoods, but it's important to remember that pets don't necessarily understand that those kids dressed as ghouls or goblins aren't really space invaders! Some pets may have the knee-jerk response of fight or flight in scary situations (such as green martians asking for candy on your doorstep). So, in preparation for Halloween, here are a few safety tips for pet parents:

🎃Lots of strangers, especially strangers dressed in costumes, can be scary and stressful for your pet. Keep your pet in a separate room during prime trick-or-treat hours.

🎃Dogs and cats may want sweets, but keep them safe and stick to pet treats. Chocolate can be dangerous for pets to consume; and, although that shiny or crinkly candy wrapper sounds and looks exciting, it is hazardous if swallowed. If you think that your pet has eaten a dangerous substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 (they charge a consult fee) immediately.

🎃Halloween decorations can spell danger for pets. Make sure that electrical cords or other items that might break or deliver a shock when chewed are out of reach.

🎃Keep candles away from pets. Candles can be easily knocked over by a pet, and a curious cat can be burned or singed by a candle flame.

🎃Unless you know that your pet loves it, wearing a costume can cause stress and discomfort for your pet. If you do dress your pet, make sure that the costume allows them to move normally; does not hinder their hearing sight, or breathing; and, includes no pieces that they could chew off and choke on.

We hope you have an enchanting Halloween while keeping your pets' safety and comfort in mind. From all of us at the SPCA of Wake County -- HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

09/05/2024

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08/27/2024

08/26/2024

My schedule will be changing starting in September. My appointments will be Monday evenings and every other Saturday afternoon (2:00-4:30 time frame). Dogs are $14 and cats are $12.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

This is our newest addition, Libby ❤️

08/09/2024

I hope everyone made it through the storm ok! Starting September 1st my hours will change. I’m not sure at this time what the weekday will be, but Saturdays will likely change some. I’m still planning to do every other Saturday, but the times may shift. I’m waiting on the final gymnastics schedule to come out so I can make final decisions on my schedule. 🐾

07/08/2024

I am currently booked until August 7. I will be out of the “office” for the last part of this month. I will return messages through 7/15 then after 7/30. Have a great summer!

07/02/2024

Be sure to keep all you animals inside and safe during neighborhood and town fireworks. The loud sounds can cause them to panic and break free from tethers and fences.

06/15/2024

Thank you all so much for being understanding and patient with cancellations and rescheduling over the last few weeks. It’s been a lot with some family things plus graduation.

05/21/2024

My schedule will change as of 5/26/24. I will still have appointments about every other Saturday. I will not have any weeknight appointments until mid June. (I will reach out soon to everyone I already have scheduled.) I will be celebrating my oldest’s high school graduation.

05/17/2024

For all the artists 😁

Calling all North Carolina Artists!

Between now and June 5th send us your best drawing of the North Carolina State Dog, the Plott Hound! We are looking for your drawings to be featured in a coloring book to teach elementary school children about disaster preparedness!

To submit your drawings, email a copy to [email protected]!

There is no limit to the number of submissions per person and this contest is open to all ages and skill levels. Be creative and have fun!

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all! Whether your kids have 2 legs or 4 (or none at all); skin, fur, feathers or scales; celebrate yourself today!

02/19/2024

I can’t believe I’ve been doing this for 8 years now! I appreciate you all so much. Thank you for letting me take care of your pet’s toes! 🐾

This is Larry (orange) and Bob (white). They are the newest additions to the family. They joined us in December.

12/31/2023

Interesting information about Smart Outlets

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. 😭♥️🐶