Pet Magic Groom & Board

06/11/2024

05/29/2024

Summer Hours are just a Weekend away!

02/17/2024

Mr.Vladimer had a great Friday, we hope you do too!
Have a great weekend!

02/08/2024

New service available ❤️ introducing Bubble Baths! With our calming aroma-therapy infused bubbles! Your pets are sure to go home feeling and smelling their best! (Ellie is obviously very excited about the new service 😁)

02/08/2024

Late post for our Monday Make Over! We think
Milo's transformation was worth the wait !

01/29/2024

Yay! It's Monday 💜 time for our Monday Make Over! This is my good friend Cinder, he has been my buddy for 3 years now 💜 he always looks so handsome ✨

01/26/2024

🪄 The best therapist have fur and four paws 🐾

01/20/2024

07/01/2023

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.

06/28/2023

The severely matted pet. Professional groomers see these cases more often than we would like. They can be heartbreaking because we understand the pain and disease that often accompany these cases. Here are a few things to understand about matted coats:

1. Severely matted coats cannot simply be 'brushed out'. Yes, a few matts that are not matted to skin can be brushed out, but sever matting means shaving. There is not an option to 'leave the coat fluffy' because clipper blades must pass under matts not through them. This often means a very short shave.
2. When the coat is severely matted, often referred to as pelted, the coat cannot properly regulate body temperature. Both canines and felines use thermoregulation to keep the body cool or warm depending on the weather. This means the body struggles much harder to maintain normal temperature.
3. Matted coats are almost always accompanied by some type of skin disease. Matting holds excess moisture and bacteria and/or fungus near the skin. As the natural microbiome is decreased, the skin becomes susceptible to infection from these diseases.
4. Matted coats are painful and that's a fact. The extra weight pulls on the skin causing discomfort. When matting is present around legs, ears, or tail, proper movement can become impeded and painful. This is why we term this 'neglectful abuse'. This type of matting does not occur overnight.

If your pet's coat has gotten out of control, contact your professional groomer NOW. The longer you wait, the worse it will be and the more the pet suffers.

06/28/2023

With hotter temperatures on the way, we understand that a lot of our double coated breed owners may be tempted to shave their furry companions. While we recognize the desire to help your loved one stay cool and collected in the summer heat, shaving actually does the opposite for our double coated friends. Without a properly maintained and healthy top coat, temperature regulation is almost impossible!
Remember the best summer cut is not a haircut at all but a great brush out and shape up!

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Post Clipping Alopecia or PCA is defined as loss of proper coat growth due to clipping/shaving with clippers. There are a few things you need to know regarding PCA.

1. Who is most at risk of PCA? Fur bearing breeds are extremely susceptible to PCA. This includes any breed whose coat grows to a genetically predetermined length and stops. Nordic breeds are even more prone to PCA. Geriatrics, even those with hair, are also very susceptible to PCA.

2. What causes PCA? There is no definitive answer at this point, but there are two scientific theories from recent research. The first has to do with vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the skin. When the coat is shaved, even in warm weather, the skin reacts by constricting blood vessels that feed the follicles in the skin. Once these vessels constrict the follicles no longer proliferate leading to PCA.
The second theory has to do with the growth cycle. When the coat is shaved, the growth cycle becomes disrupted due to the skin sealing itself with oils from sebaceous and apocrine glands. This traps clipped hairs beneath the epidermis preventing them from shedding out leading to improper growth as well as skin diseases.

3. PCA is unpredictable. There is no way to tell if a particular canine will acquire PCA if you shave. Often there is no issue, but on the third or fifth or even the tenth time, it can happen.

4. Are there actual health risks posed by PCA? The short answer is yes. Again, diseases such as Alopecia X, Black Skin Disease, Furunculosis, and other skin diseases often accompany PCA.
Once the coat has been clipped, the body now strains to properly regulate body temperature. Because dogs do not sweat, a properly maintained coat keeps a canine both cool and warm. This strain to cool the body puts a strain on internal organs.

5. Can there be other causes? Yes. Heath problems such as Diabetes, Cushing's diseases, and Addison's disease should be ruled out. Pets who are known to have these health problems should not be shaved if at all possible.

6. Do felines get PCA? The short answer here is yes. While there is minimal research for canines there is even less for felines. Hair coated breeds such as Persians, Himalayans and others are not affected as often as true fur bearing breeds. While felines seem to be less affected by PCA than canines it can happen.

While there are situations such as severely matted or pelted coats that must be shaved for health health purposes, shaving because you think a pet is hot or shedding too much is simply not in the best interest of the pet. A professional groomers responsibility extends to protecting and promoting a healthy coat. A properly maintained coat will help regulate body temperature and prevent shedding.

Join us at the IAPEG where cutting edge education in the best interest of the pet is our top priority.
Get your membership here > https://theiapeg.com/membership-1

11/15/2022

TIS' THE SEASON TO BE FLUFFY ! ❤️ FREE SEASONAL CUSTOM BOWS & BANDANA WITH ALL MINI GROOM PACKAGES!
IF YOU ARE NOT ON A REOCCURRING SCHEDULE ALREADY, MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY APPOINTMENT WELL IN ADVANCE ❤️
I HAVE LIMITED SPACE BEFORE CHRISTMAS BUT WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SQUEEZE IN AS MANY OF MY WONDERFUL REGULARS AS POSSIBLE 🎄 ❤️

08/04/2022

https://writerrs.com/goldendoodle-grooming-tips-diy-home-trims/

I asked groomers for their best Goldendoodle grooming tips. Here's what I learned to to take care of my dog in between grooming appointments.

04/14/2022

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11/05/2021

Holiday season is upon us and we are booking up quickly! If you would like to make an appointment before Christmas we recommend doing so ASAP as we are already booking into mid-December for haircuts. As a reminder we still take walk-ins for bath packages, nail trims, ear cleaning and sanitary trims, (up to 60 lb) for all smooth coated dogs. We highly recommend booking a standing appointment to avoid long waits! You can book for the entire year and we send reminders out a week prior to every appointment!

08/28/2021

REMINDER! Our holiday appointments are booking up fast. To ensure a thanksgiving or Christmas appointment please book ASAP. We are currently booked out an average of 3-4 weeks for haircuts.

WALK INs ARE BACK!!! certain services are available for walk in clients! walk ins are fro 10 am - 2pm tues- sat and are strictly first come first serve

Bath packages up to 60 lbs (smooth coated or maintained double coated pets only)

Nail Trimming / grinding
Vision trims / Sanitary trim
ear cleaning / ear hair removal
Gland expression