Paws for Purrfection Feline Grooming and Boarding

11/09/2024

This handsome devil is Hades! He came to us yesterday for a lion cut, and sat like a champ!

11/01/2024

As we get further into the year we’re seeing more incidences of fleas, even on indoor cats. Unfortunately they can happen to even the most careful of pet parents. Check out these tips below on how to help prevent these unwelcome guests

Let's talk about Fleas! We have seen an increased amount of Flea infestations here at the clinic. Here's what you can do to protect you and your pets!

Flea prevention is the only way to protect against Fleas. It is important to have your pets on prevention YEAR ROUND. Fleas can live in temperatures as low as 46 degrees and it can take up to 5 days of below freezing temperatures to kill an adult Flea. At temperatures between 46 and 33 degrees an adult Flea can survive 10-20 days. Iowa winters just haven't been cold enough to kill Fleas and keep them dormant for the season!

Fleas aren't just a nuisance, they cause harm. Fleas can lead to severe itching, hair loss, and can be especially uncomfortable for pets who have a Flea allergy. Fleas also transmit infections and parasites like tapeworms and Bartonella. This can cause health issues in cats, dogs, and people. Flea infestation can cause anemia, and can even cause death in extreme situations where the infestation is left untreated.

We offer a few options here in the clinic of vet approved Flea prevention products! We have two prescription options:
⏺Bravecto: This lasts for 3 months at a time and comes in both a topical and oral option for dogs and a topical option for cats! Bravecto protects against Fleas and Ticks.
⏺Revolution: Revolution is a monthly topical prevention offered for dogs and cats. Revolution protects against Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms.
⏺We also have one non- prescription option here in clinic called Vectra 3D. Vectra is a topical prevention that protects against Fleas in cats and Fleas and Ticks in dogs.

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=7955321
https://www.awcathens.com/news/fleas-in-the-winter #:~:text=Fleas%20can%20live%20in%20temperatures,varies%20between%2010%2D20%20days.

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day!

October 29th is designated as National Cat Day in the US. Created in 2005, the purpose was to not only celebrate the cats in our lives, but also to raise awareness of the cats still in shelters waiting to be adopted.
Here's some ideas for celebrating National Cat Day in your community:

➡️ADOPT: If you've been thinking about adopting a cat, today is a good day to visit your local shelter or rescue!

➡️DONATE: Not able to adopt? That's ok too. Find out what your local shelter/rescue currently needs. While money is always a good idea, they might be in urgent need of something like kitty litter or even paper towels! Many shelters/rescues have a "wish list" on their websites or social media. If not, give them a call!

➡️VOLUNTEER: Commit an hour or two of your time to help socialize cats and kittens at your local shelter or rescue. If you aren't in a position to adopt a cat right now, this is a win-win situation for everyone!

Today, celebrate the cats that you love, but also remember the cats that are still looking for their families and lend a hand however you can!

10/19/2024

Our Cat of the Week this week is the adorable Pod!

This little lady is a three-footed sweetheart, and she did wonderfully for her first bath! Way to go, Pod! 🐾

10/18/2024

Hello, everyone!

We have had an increase of last minute cancellations recently, so we’d like to take a minute to let everyone know that we are going to start sending a reminder the week prior in addition to the day before reminder. If you would like to opt out of this additional reminder, you will have the opportunity to do so.
Additionally, any last minute rescheduling, last minute cancellations, or no-show grooming/nail service appointments are subject to a fee of half of the missed service, or one night of board in the case of boarding.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please feel free to message us at 724-901-1007
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

10/03/2024

Just in time for spooky season, meet our Cat of the Week: Frankenstein!

This handsome boy enjoyed a nice bath today, and is decked out with black and our new neon orange nail caps, just in time for Halloween! 🎃

09/30/2024

For all my Mercer County clients!

FEMALE SPOTS ARE FULL!!

Attention Mercer County Residents: We are working with the Judy McQuiston Memorial Fund to bring a low cost, feline spay and neuter clinic.

PLEASE CHECK THE COMMENTS TO SEE HOW TO SCHEDULE AT THE DISCOUNTED RATE. MUST BE FROM MERCER COUNTY. YOU MUST CHOSE THE PACKAGE TITLED: SPAY OR NEUTER-MERCER COUNTY ONLY JUDY MCQUISTON MEMORIAL CLINIC.

IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES SCHEDULING AT THE $60 RATE, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO SCHEDULE.

🐾October 7th 2024

Register at: https://bit.ly/fwclinics

🐾NOW INTRODUCING: Feral Walk-Ins at this location! Check-in is the same, and all cats MUST be in a humane trap or transfer cage. NO CARRIERS OR DOG CRATES!!! View our guidelines for feral walk-ins at https://bit.ly/fwferalwalkin

🐾Feline Spay/Neuter package is $60 and includes Rabies 1 year, 1st FVRCP booster, flea treatment, ear mite treatment, and a nail trim.

🐾Our feral package is $60 and includes the above package, plus an ear tip and a dose of topical de-wormer (they MUST be in a humane trap to qualify).

🐾Additional services are available for an additional cost. Please see the imagine in the comments for a list of options.

🐾Payment is required in advance (excluding feral walk-ins). There are no refunds offered for no-shows. We are able to accept cards or a money order.

🐾Please view our full cancellation policy at https://bit.ly/fwcancellations

🐾If you are unable to register on a computer or mobile device, please text or call (724) 201-9413 and a staff member will assist you. Pre-payment is still required. If no one answers, please leave a message and we will get back to you. People who do not leave a message will not get a call back.

🐾Please make sure that you are registering for the correct location when scheduling.

*Ferals/Aggressive brought in a standard cat carrier are subject to a carrier risk fee. Fix'N Wag'N reserves the right to turn away any patient over safety concerns.

09/07/2024

Whether you’re looking to board your cat while you’re away, protect your furniture, or keep the shedding down, we are here to help!
Paws for Purrfection is proud to be a cat-only facility, and we are gladly accepting new clients for our boarding, nail caps, and grooming services!
Text or call (724) 901-1007 for booking information. We hope to meet you and your furry friend soon!

08/09/2024

Happy International Cat Day!

Share some photos of your favorite felines down below!

Happy International Cat Day! Today, we celebrate and raise awareness about cat healthcare, wellbeing, and responsible pet care. Let’s support regular checkups and appreciate the joy cats bring into our lives.

07/04/2024

🎆 Happy Independence Day 🎆

We’ll be back in the shop on Saturday and will be able to respond to messages then

05/25/2024

While we hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend, here is a list of Emergency services close to our area.

Dr. Kryger is out of the office today and tomorrow. (We are still here answering phones for medication refills and scheduling)

We will be closed Monday 5/27. ❤️🇺🇸

05/04/2024

Come out and support this wonderful local rescue!

05/02/2024

Ms Kitty’s looking brand new after her spa day!

04/13/2024

We’re soaring into this weekend with the lovely Zeroni! We always have fun with Zero because he’s so well behaved and comfortable, and he always lets us get creative with his maintenance clips! This keeps him comfy AND cool!

(Note: We only offer these creative grooming services to cats we know are absolutely comfortable with both being maneuvered and the time it takes)

04/07/2024

Make sure your crew is safe during the eclipse!

🌒 What to do with pets during a solar eclipse? Share how your pets marked this celestial event in the comments!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter! We found these pretty nails while searching for eggs! 😆🐣🐇

03/13/2024

Here’s a great look at a before and after of a depelting!
Depending on the severity this can take anywhere from a half hour to two+ hours! That is why groomers charge what they charge, and why we take as long as we do for these very careful procedures. The cat’s comfort always comes first!
Check out the time lapse in the comments of this post to see the process! What looks like 40 seconds, is actually several minutes of hard, delicate work. Some people wonder why it takes so long and why sometimes it doesn’t include a bath. It’s because we do this process over and over until the animal is free of all mats!

03/09/2024

Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and there’s few opportunities left to get nail caps for the holiday! ☘️