Fido's Nails by Nina

07/30/2024

How has your summer been with your furry family companion? Share photos of any celebrations or photos of just enjoying the summer.

They love their walks on the beach. (L to R dogs: Kala, Xena, Maui)
(L to R humans: myself & son Izaiah)

11/22/2023

Please keep this in mind when giving snacks to your furry four-legged family member.

11/10/2023

VICTOR Dog Food users

There is a recall on ALL flavors of Victor due to salmonella issues.

Check this link out for more info: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-and-cdc-investigate-cases-salmonella-linked-pet-food-made-mid-america-pet-food-multiple-brands

Fast Fact: from the cdc website I added to post.

- Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled all the pet food brands it manufactured with a best by date before 10/31/2024, which include Victor, Eagle Mountain, Wayne Feeds and two varieties of Member’s Mark pet foods. These products include both dog and cat foods and were sold nationwide in retail stores and online. See the full list of products below.

List:

https://www.fda.gov/media/173750/download?attachment

FDA, CDC, and state partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu that is potentially associated with pet food made by Mid America Pet Food.

07/19/2023

Great info

05/31/2023

Time has gotten away from me.

Let’s give a BIG welcome to Dean….I saw him last week and he is an absolute gentle giant. It was our first encounter together and he gave more kisses then wiggled. I look forward to seeing you again Dean.

05/18/2023

This young handsome stud is Walter. Let’s welcome him to the Fido Family! He’s an energetic year and a half. A huge shout out to mom for doing his nails until I was able to come in.

Looking forward to seeing you again.

05/04/2023

Great idea for this summer and all future summers.

Even for personal ponds, make some sort of contraption to help save an animal.

I love this idea!!!!!

03/20/2023

My mom will be visiting come April 9, through that week. I will no be doing any nail appointments while she is here.

03/06/2023

Great Dane in need of a home.
ASAP.
Pup is 4 years old.
Is house broken.
Does give hugs when not asked but an easy fix.

Serious inquiries please.

03/01/2023

Plan your appointments out please. My mom will be visiting come April 9 through that week so I will be unavailable for nail appointments.

Thank you for being loyal to me and I appreciate your time.

02/20/2023

Hello Fido family

Until I can figure out how to have you confirm your appointment, please text back confirmed if the option is available to the number that sent you the reminder. If it is not an option, please text me you are confirming your appointment.

02/18/2023

With the new booking system please 🙏🏽 make sure you are confirming the appointment. This will allow me to know you remember and you are still good with the date and time.

I do understand things come up but keep in mind, pending where you live, to drive the distance and find out you’re not there, tends to be a hard drive back.

Thank you for working with me through these positive changes. Looking forward to meeting new families and seeing returning families.

🙏🏽🙏🏽

To book an appointment:
https://squareup.com/appointments/book/117b4d72-eab4-4dc8-91bb-f090863da9ac/F6XZBBDZ9NHKT/services

02/18/2023

I am able to now take card payments with a chip, no chip, or tap. There will be a small convenience fee to use the card. Small fee will be $1.50 per transaction. I’m trying to steer clear from Venmo. If you have any questions please do ask.

Thank you.

02/14/2023

Meet Theodore and Winston. Theodore is the one with the red nose (top). Winston has the black nose (bottom).

Both did such a great job being their first time with me. Looking forward to seeing them again.

02/14/2023

If you go to my IG account (Fidos_nails_by_nina) the book button works there. I'm working on having one on fb.

02/14/2023

Going forward I will be using a different site to book my appointments. Due to Fb not being very nice, I have searched other avenues.

To book an appointment with me please use this site ONLY
https://squareup.com/appointments/book/117b4d72-eab4-4dc8-91bb-f090863da9ac/F6XZBBDZ9NHKT/services

Hoping this will be a better option.

02/01/2023

Here’s food for thought. I’m an advocate for service dogs and to their humans who need them.

There are so many people now who abuse this. This is NOT ok.

I see SO MANY “service dogs” that are untrained, disruptive pets in a vest, simply because the owner does not want to leave the dog at home.

Not only are those owners being unethical and dishonest, they could potentially disrupt the work of an actual task-trained service dog, or even cause that dog to lose thousands of dollars and months or years or training with a bad interaction.

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Service Dogs are more than just any dog wearing a vest purchased online.

If your dog has not been specifically obedience and task trained and you do not have an ADA qualifying disability, then your dog does NOT fall under the protection of ADA law.

ESA (Emotional Support Animals) are NOT Service Dogs and fall under the guidance of the Fair Housing and Air Carrier acts and are welcome in your home with proper documentation and authorization.

Pets are NOT Service Dogs.

Puppies are NOT Service Dogs.

Dogs riding in grocery carts are NOT Service Dogs.

Buying an online "certificate" that your dog is a Service Dog, does NOT make it a Service Dog.

Dogs off leash and out of the control of their owner, are NOT Service Dogs.

Dogs trained for protection are NOT Service Dogs

Representing your dog to a business as a Service Dog and LYING, is FRAUD.

Educate yourself, do it well and do it right if you need a legitimate Service Dog!

Reference: https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html

(shared from Raden Dog Obedience)

01/14/2023

Responsible breeding helps preserve a breed. Helps keeping the breed from going extinct. Helps the breed by keeping the genetic health in control.

Puppy mills and backyard breeds are NOT responsible breeders. They are not trying to preserve the breed. They are not trying to keep the breed from any further genetic health issues.

Knowing the difference is important and knowing that what the RESPONSIBLE breeders are doing is actually something that needs to be looked at in a positive way. They do NOT make boat loads of money. The amount of cost that goes into finding the right dog to breed with. Vet visits. Then if there is a c-section that needs to happen. The cost of vet services out weighs the cost of making any income from it.

So before judging, really think what a backyard breeder is making verse a responsible breeder is making.

Thank you responsible breeders.

There sadly isn't much of a voice for responsible breeders. They often get grouped into the category of backyard breeders or puppy mills, but they are so much more than that. Thank you responsible breeders. Thank you for not being part of the problem, but actually being part of the solution. I can guarantee you that if every breeder followed the guidelines of responsible breeders, "overpopulation" would not be a concern.

It pains me to have clients who come in and are so stressed and concerned about their dogs having one hair out of place. They worry we will judge them because they show and breed dogs and in the past they have been harrassed by the public. I usually just laugh and ensure them that a little dirt means they are loved and having a good time outside. Trust me, I have an English Setter and keeping him show quality groomed everyday would be torture to me and him. They are expected to always be perfect in the eye of the public, because if not a snood comment is likely to be made about their purebred dog. I, and even the clinic I work at, have been harrassed twice this week for supporting responsible breeders. I can't imagine the harrassment some breeders face, I know a few that try to keep the fact that they breed hidden from the public because they are scared of what the public will think.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good mixed breed dog. I work with tons of them everyday and care for each and every one of them the same. Each day I come home and worry about every mixed breed dog I treated that day the same as every purebred dog. I support shelters everyday at work and there are many situations where a rescue dog may be the best fit for you family.

However, there is nothing quite like a dog from a responsible breeder. That dog comes to you from a loving breeder who invested so much time, emotion, funds and research into each puppy that it would shock you. They spend their lives conserving a breed and making it better. That breeder can tell you everything about their personalities, what their traits and quirks will be, and what they were purposefully bred to do. They care about the placement of each puppy, often placing them into the homes themselves based on purpose and personality of each puppy, rather than letting the new owners pick out which one looked cutest online. These puppies go into homes fully vaccinated, with all required health clearances needed. They go into homes already house trained and crate trained to ensure easy transition for the new homes. These responsible breeders keep track of the puppies until they grow old and pass. They want to know about each and every health concern that they have throughout life so that they may alter their breeding program to avoid health concerns in the future. These breeders even make you sign a contract saying that if you can't keep the dog, no matter the age, you will return it to them so that the dog does not end up in a shelter. The list goes on and on.

The next time you meet a RESPONSIBLE breeder, thank them, ask them about their breed, and buy them a drink (trust me they need it 😉).

01/13/2023

This is food related.

Xylitol is poisonous to dogs. It is now being marketed as birch sugar. Please read your ingredients lists. We found it as an ingredient in peanut butter. Unsure if it’s all peanut butter or if it’s sugar free pb.

This ingredient is also in gum. I believe sugar-free gum.

01/09/2023

Due to fb not providing the correct time zone so that I’m able to utilized the appointment reminders correctly, I will not be making appointments through fb. I will still receive messages but notifications will not go through. Please text me 949-212-6282.

Please when we make an appointment at the end of service. Please input the appointment into your phone or write it on your calendar.

Any questions, feel free to text me.

12/21/2022

🆘🆘🆘🆘‼️‼️ LOST ‼️‼️🆘🆘🆘🆘

Please keep an eye out for this pup. Contact number on flyer if found. Let’s help get this pup back to their owners.

This is a California location.

12/20/2022

Got to see these girls’ human today. I learned that Ms Hailey has since passed. Ms Abby has a new brother and he’s a Doberman (Euro). Abby is doing well. She’s got a little whiter around the muzzle. Her new brother (2y) is keeping her going.

It was great talking with you today.

I've got new pups to introduce!!!!!!!! Meet these gorgeous girls Abbey and Hailey....they both did great being their first time with me. Mom thank you for giving me the opportunity and girls thank you for giving me a chance. See you girls soon!!

11/24/2022

Have a safe and happy thanksgiving. From my family to yours. Be safe. Enjoy the day.

I’m thankful for each and every one of you. From my first dog (golden retriever) to my current and future pets. Without any of you, I wouldn’t have been able to be where I am at now. So thank you 🙏🏽.

For your furry pets. Please be cautious of the day and the event of the day. There will be a lot going on and I’m sure your furry 4-legged family member will try to grab a snap or 5, lol.
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https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

888-426-4435 open 24/7, 365 days

11/22/2022

This holiday season and any other day, keep this handy for your keeps.