Bows And Bandanas Pet Salon & Resort

08/29/2025

08/08/2025

Please email your resume to [email protected] or bring it to us at 7019 state highway 56 Potsdam.

01/21/2025

Are you looking to work with animals? We’re hiring! The position is 3/4 working in our Salon, and 1/4 helping in other areas/departments. To start, the days are Thursday-Saturday, late mornings until about 6pm. More days may become available and offered later in the year.
Please email or drop off resume.
[email protected]

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃🍗
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day!
Hug your loved ones including those furry friends!
Have a Paw-fect Day! 🐾❤️

🍂🦃 Make Thanksgiving Dog-Friendly!

However, not everything on the table is safe for your pup. Here’s how to keep the holiday dog-friendly and delicious

🐾 Extra ideas to share:

💙 A pup-approved plate with plain turkey, green beans, and sweet potatoes.
💙 A festive dessert of plain canned pumpkin topped with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
💙 Fun frozen cups of cranberries, yogurt, and applesauce for a refreshing treat!

Because sharing the love (and the right foods) is what Thanksgiving is all about.

09/17/2024

We realize it is hard for pet owners to leave home and place their pets in the hands of others, so we came up with a boarding facility that we believe will ease the burden.

07/26/2024

View Topher's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/22/2024

For those of you who don’t know, our beloved Christopher (Topher) was in an accident Wednesday, July 3rd and received burns to over 60% of his body. He fought for two weeks - until he had no fight left and on Tuesday, July 16th he gained his angel wings and ascended to Heaven.

Due to the circumstances, in the short-term, our grooming services will be affected.
Our Staff is well trained by Topher, and will continue carrying his legacy as we move forward.
As of right now, we are scheduling grooming appointments about a week and a half out. Please be patient with us as we navigate this new normal. If anyone has questions or concerns you can reach us via Facebook, email, phone or stopping by.
We thank everyone who has sent their thoughts and prayers and appreciate the continuous love and support Chris and Topher have received.
Hug your loved ones. Tell them you love them.
Funeral services are still being planned, and will be announced once finalized.

Thank you
The Bows and Bandanas Crew

06/11/2024

Happy Tuesday! 🐾
We’ve done a lot of topics that discuss dogs, so this Tuesday we are discussing cats!

Has anyone wondered what that saggy, soft flap of skin under a cat’s belly is?
It’s their Primordial Pouch and all cats have it, even Lions and Tigers. The pouch runs the length of a cat’s underside and it’s a mix of skin, fat, and fur. All cats are born with one and it develops around 6 months to a year. Some believe that only spayed or neutered cats have these pouches but that’s simply a myth. Many believe that the Primordial Pouch gives a cat a couple advantages.
Protection- the fatty cushion provides protection to a cat’s internal abdominal organs from fights or injuries.
Flexibility- it helps the cat cover more ground with each stride such as escaping predators or chasing prey. It helps the cat extend their bodies allowing to leap, wiggle, and twist without injury.
Energy- some believe that the pouch acts as a fat reserve used for energy when meals are unavailable, or provide more room when a cat over eats.
Even some believe it helps regulate a cat’s body temperature.
The size of the Primordial Pouch can vary with breed, a healthy lean cat can still have a large pouch. Such as a Bengal cat, it’s often a breed standard to have a larger Primordial pouch. Age can play a role in the size as well. Just like humans, cats tend to lose muscle mass and skin elasticity as they age. This excess skin can often be similar to the excess skin on their necks or what some call the scruff (which is what mother’s use to transport kittens at a young age).
Some may think that because their cat has a bigger pouch it must mean they are overweight. That is the exact opposite, a thinner cat’s pouch may appear more prominent than an overweight cat’s pouch. There are some characteristics to identify your cat’s Primordial Pouch.
- [ ] Swings when walking
- [ ] Feels loose and floppy
- [ ] Visible waist indentation when viewed from afar
The stomach of an overweight cat will be firmer and be round in shape. If you do have concern for your cat’s weight, you can always contact your vet to learn a way to get your cat to lose weight. But just know a loose, floppy pouch that swings as your cat walks doesn’t always mean you have an overweight or unhealthy cat.

06/04/2024

🐾We’ve been busy! Therefore with all the craziness out of the way, here is Talk About It Tuesday: Dog Socialization! 🐾

Some people think puppy socialization only means introducing your dog to other dogs, but it actually means a lot more than that.
Introducing your puppy to new people, experiences, and places will be a lifelong process, but it’s best to start young.
Expose your puppy to just about anything and everything such as:
•People of different races, genders, and ages
•People with or without disabilities
•Different animal species ( Cats, Chickens, or other household animals)
•New places, sounds, and smells
Now it can be a lot for a young puppy to handle, but your dog’s brain is actually capable of processing and accepting all the experiences between 3-14 weeks old.
3-14 weeks old can be called the puppy socialization period and this is when you should aim to expose your puppy to as many different positive experiences as possible.
A strong key word is positive. Avoid any frightening experiences, because this can make such a negative impact on your dog. Puppy’s minds are very impressionable so an encounter with an aggressive dog or negative vet appointment can leave the pup with a fear of other dogs or people. Do not hesitate to remove them from the situation in which they could appear afraid or anxious. Take your pup approaching new things with curiosity more than fear.
Puppies or even dogs who miss out on these experiences tend to be more anxious, after 14 weeks their brain becomes more inflexible when it comes to how they understand things. As dogs get older they become more wary of new things.
Some dogs can be born more timid and fearful, but if you expose them to new things, they are less likely to freak out. The main goal is to make sure your dog stays comfortable in new situations or experiences, such as walks, car rides, extracurricular games, friends’ homes.
Some may ask, what’s the best way to socialize a puppy?
It’s best to work through steps, again the goal is to create positive experiences.
- [ ] Your attitude can affect how your pup sees certain experiences(smile, give treats, offer praise) these can help your pup see the positive in a situation
- [ ] Puppy proof- puppy proofing your home and letting your pup sniff and explore leads to more positive interactions with mail-carriers or passing by bikers
- [ ] Get them used to touch- such as touching paws/belly, mouth(teeth), petting in different spots and or sitting positions. This helps teach your pup that your touches are kind and loving no matter how it’s approached. This can also help vet and grooming experiences.
- [ ] Make sure to not overwhelm your pup. Keep each experience about 10-15 mins long. It’s a common mistake that too much happens too fast too soon.
- [ ] Don’t force your pup, it can be frightening and will achieve the opposite in what you want to achieve
- [ ] Avoid unsafe interactions- unvaccinated pups can pick up something even just walking along the street.
- [ ] Try one-on-one puppy play dates before group settings, this helps puppies learn other dogs’ cues and/or body language.
This crucial stage of development can determine the future behavior of your dog. Training can help a dog channel energy in an appropriate manner helping to reduce unwanted behaviors. Where you get your pup from is important as well. Ask lots of questions if you purchase from a breeder to ensure the puppy has had a proper start to life. The saying “old dogs can’t learn new tricks” is not true. It may take a little more effort, but an older dog can be socialized.

05/15/2024

Toxic Household/Common Plants

Lilies are extremely toxic for cats, even a small amount or licking a bit of pollen causes kidney failure/death.
Snake plant or devil’s ivy contain high levels of calcium oxalate crystals which can cause burning to mouth, excessive drooling, and vomiting.
Other toxic houseplants can include Aloe, oleander, hyacinth, chrysanthemum, tulips, daffodils, azaleas, begonia, poinsettias, and spider plants. Most of these can cause burning of the mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, liver damage and/or seizures.
Even though grass is not toxic, when ingested it can cut the intestinal track. This will cause blood in p**p, dogs cannot digest grass therefore they vomit and defecate grass. Cats on the other hand can benefit from eating grass. Some studies have shown that grass can be a natural laxative, and helps break up fur balls in the digestive track. Although eating grass is not harmful, remember if your lawn has been treated with pesticides or other chemicals it then can be harmful.
Always do research on any plant before bringing it into your home, especially if your pet is a chewer. Not only are many plants toxic, certain smells can be toxic as well.
Those who use essential oils be aware that some can be toxic. If exposed to your pet’s fur and they lick it off during grooming, it can cause digestive upset, neurological issues, or other serious concerns. Oils can also irritate your pet’s skin.
If you use essential oils, heavily dilute them to help reduce the impact it can have on your pet. In any case always ask your vet before using certain oils
Harmful to cats:
Ylang Ylang
Eucalyptus
Cinnamon
Lavender
Peppermint
Pine
Citrus
Harmful to dogs:
Tea tree
Juniper
Citrus
Sweet birch
Pine
Ylang Ylang

Some common symptoms of poisoning in pets can be fatigue, difficulty breathing, redness and/or burns on skin, tongue, or gums, and vomiting. While some scents in small quantities may not be harmful for your pets, just remember some can be very harmful.

If your animal has ingested any of these plants or oils or has any symptoms contact your vet immediately.