Golden Paws Grooming

13/02/2025

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11/02/2025

The name 'Hot Spot' also known as superficial pyoderma, moist pyoderma, or pyotraumatic dermatitis can be a misleading term. The name doesn't refer to the heat/temperature, instead it refers to the area being itchy, inflamed, moist, and angry.

Hot spots are actually more common in the winter for many fur bearing breeds. Normal skin is covered with various bacteria but infections don’t develop because healthy, intact skin is a natural protective barrier. Hot spots typically occur when the skin’s normal barrier is compromised from scratching (e.g. from allergic skin disease, insect bites) or chronic moisture (e.g. under the ear or collar of dogs that swim a lot).

For fur bearing breeds not kept groomed in the winter, the coat cannot perform properly. Excess undercoat that is stuck in the coat holds moisture against the skin for pets who get wet (e.g. rain, snow). A properly groomed coat will dry faster and not only make the skin less prone to hot spots, but will also keep your pet warmer!

11/02/2025

We're exited to announce that we will have a Spring Litter this year, due in early April, and ready for new homes in early June. There's still some room on our list for this litter, so if you're interested, please contact us here, or visit our web page and visit the Reservations section. https://www.burnthilllabradors.com/reservations

10/02/2025

09/02/2025

If you’ve been to the salon, you know my welcoming committee likes to make themselves known😅

09/02/2025

07/02/2025

Some puppies all ready for valentine’s day!

06/02/2025

I've got lots of availibility for this week and next, including tomorrow (Thursday). Click the link below to book!

Ear Cleaning Solo Service. All full groom packages include a complimentary ear cleaning. Please only book this service as a solo service.

01/02/2025

I have an appointment available for today at 12pm for any service if anybody is interested! Send me a message!

29/01/2025

last few weeks of puppies!

29/01/2025

29/01/2025

Some great info about the misconceptions of winter grooming! Book your dog in for their winter groom now!

Sometimes owners believe it is best to not groom their pet in the winter months so they "will be warmer". However, not grooming your pet in the winter can have the opposite effect.

Pets with coats that are groomed on a regular schedule, should be kept on schedule throughout the year. Every spring we see it in our salons. Dogs who are on a regular grooming schedule, but haven't been in for months simply because it's cold outside. The coat is matted and/or pelted and the poor pet gets shaved to the skin. Owners are upset because they don't understand that a blade must pass 'under' matting, it cannot go through it. Sometimes there are injuries or skin infections discovered underneath all that mess which leads to veterinary visits.

Keeping fur bearing breeds groomed means excessive undercoat does not build up allowing the coat to do it's job. The guard coat reflects wetness and cold, while the undercoat holds warm air near the skin.

For hair bearing breeds, it's okay to groom a bit longer for winter warmth, but dead undercoat still needs to be removed. However, 1/2 inch of extra coat keeps your pet no warmer. You will need extra inches if you are growing for warmth and that may mean more frequent grooming to prevent matting.

Is winter grooming really necessary? Absolutely it is!

28/01/2025

I have lots of availability for the rest of this week! Click the link below or call me at 709-700-9112 to book!

Ear Cleaning Solo Service. All full groom packages include a complimentary ear cleaning. Please only book this service as a solo service.

21/01/2025

I've got an appointment available at 1pm today for any service! Send me a message or call 709-700-9112 to book!