Paws & Claws Pet Grooming

19/05/2023

Aren’t our pups amazing!💕

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18/03/2023

It’s almost flea and tick season here on the island.

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13/03/2023

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.

11/03/2023

01/03/2023

In the first study of its kind, a new 2023 paper published by Nature Scientific Reports shows dogs given rawhide chews🦴 a few times a month had a significant chance of developing gastrointestinal issues later in life. However, the veterinary scientists also found when offered daily, there was a 117.2% increased risk of developing gut disease!!

On a side note, aside from all the dogs that have lost their lives to intestinal blockages, the last recall by the FDA found a not approved "chemical cleaning agent" called quaternary ammonia (QACs) in these harmful chews. And more recently, the Environmental Working Group reported a chemical used to whiten rawhides, titanium dioxide' was a genotoxin and may damage your dog's DNA.🧬

New Study found here- https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/health-via-nutrition-epidemiology-and-disease-detection-dogs/news-and-happenings/puppyhood-and-adolescence-diet-may-have-impact-on-dogs-gut-health-later-in-life

10/12/2022

Our dogs lately.😆

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28/11/2022

Dog Food Storage - What’s safe?

Once you’ve selected the appropriate room for your dog food to be stored in (room temp away from heat, humidity and free of pests and your pets), then it’s time to choose a container to store the food in.

The sack in which your dog food came in is often the best way to store an unopened or opened bag of dog food; it’s specially treated to prevent oxidation–the process by which the air turns the oils in the food rancid.

If you’d like to put the food in a container, make sure it’s food grade and keep it in its original bag sealed. Don’t use that plastic office supply bin or a garbage bin as it can leach harmful chemicals into the dog food.

Before using, thoroughly wash the new container with hot, soapy water, make sure to dry it completely before adding food this applies to treat containers as well.

When adding new food, start with an empty, clean/dry container. Don’t pour new food on top of the older food/previous bag as the older food can very easily contaminate the new food.

One more thing to mention, make sure the container/bag is away from direct sun which can break down the container and bag faster.

Providing safe food storage is just as important as providing good nutrition to our dogs and your pet will be that much happier and healthier. 🐕🐩🐾💕

17/11/2022

28/10/2022

😆 My Leia & Lexi every time.

27/10/2022

Happy National Black Cat Day!! 🖤🖤

27/10/2022

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