Ma and Pa Paws Pet Service

11/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day from us to all you moms out there with two and four legged children. We hope your day is blessed, relaxing and fun.

07/05/2025

Jersey girls completed summer cut.

07/05/2025

Monday Jersey girl got her summer cut.

The first two photos are after her bath, blow out and brush.

Third photo was finishing up cutting her body but deciding on her face.

04/05/2025

Today's groom was Snickers.

This is after his bath, blow out and brush, all set for his summer cut.

He was very excited when trying to take his picture.

03/05/2025

Creating a new dog out of dog hair lol

03/05/2025

With tick season upon us(worse in some areas already) remember to check your pets. Ticks like all the nooks and crannies. Check ears, eyes, mouth, toes/pads, armpits, chest, groin, b***y as well as all over the body.

03/05/2025

Looking all stylish waiting for their mommy to pick them up 🙂

03/05/2025

Today's grooms were Griffin and Sadie getting their summer cuts.

This is after their bath, blow out and brush out.

28/04/2025

A while back I had a potential client that wanted me to express the dogs a**ls. I asked if they had any issues previously because I don't recommend it. The client did get upset and say their groomer does them, which is fine for them. I can do it but I don't recommend as it can cause issues and the dog will rely on having to have them manually expressed vs doing it on their own. I also recommend a vet doing them because if there is a reason the dog isn't expressing them on their own or if the dog has an infection the vet can handle it.

Though a lot of times when grooming a dog they will naturally express them during without help. There are supplements you can add to their food to help them as well.

🤏 If your groomer is routinely expressing your dog’s a**l glands, it could be doing more harm than good.

In healthy dogs, these glands should empty naturally during bowel movements💩—not by force. Repeated squeezing can traumatize the delicate ducts, which can lead to chronic inflammation, scar tissue that can affect the gland’s proper function, and long-term damage.

Even worse, every manual expression carries the risk of introducing bacteria🦠 and triggering infection. Unless there’s a medical reason, it’s best to leave healthy glands alone.

But here’s the thing: when those glands don’t empty naturally - and you start noticing that fishy odor🤢 - it’s usually a sign there’s a deeper issue.

Without enough pressure during a bowel movement, those glands don’t empty like they’re supposed to — and that leads to inflammation, impactions, and in some cases, full-on infections.

What’s causing those mushy poops in the first place? Often, it’s a mix of:
🥦 Low-fiber diets
🍗 Food sensitivities (like chicken, beef, or dairy)
🦠 Gut microbiome imbalance
🤏 Routine expression at the groomer

If your dog is struggling with soft stool:�Add a small dose of slippery elm or psyllium husk to your dog’s meals — it can help bulk up stool and encourage the glands to empty on their own.

🥣 Start with ¼ tsp for small dogs and increase up to 1 tsp for large breeds, based on size. Always introduce slowly, and always ensure plenty of hydration!💧

This Sunday at 12pm EST, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about a**l gland health — and how to fix it. We’ll cover home remedies, anti-inflammatory supplements, and Dr. Becker’s protocols for infection, impaction and more! PLUS all of the information from this episode, with dosages and recipes, will be available in a downloadable PDF on the Inside Scoop group page!

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28/04/2025

My Quick Guide to A**l Gland Health 💩

If your pup’s behind is a bit... fishy 🐟, it could be a sign of something deeper than just a smelly problem. In healthy dogs, a**l glands should empty naturally during firm bowel movements — not by routine squeezing. Manually expressing them too often can cause trauma, chronic inflammation, and even infection. 😬

So why aren't they emptying properly? The culprit is usually mushy poops. Without enough pressure, those little sacs don’t drain like they should. That’s when inflammation, impaction, and discomfort begin to set in.

The root causes often include:
🥦 Low-fiber diets
🍗 Common food sensitivities (like chicken or beef)
🦠 Gut microbiome imbalance
✂️ Frequent expression at the groomer

👉 To help support gland function and firmer stools, try adding a small amount of any of the fibers shown to your dog's meals:
• 1/4-1/2 tsp for small dogs 🐶
•1/2-1 tsp for medium dogs
• 1-2 tsp for large breeds 🐕
•2-3 tsp for extra large breeds(>90 lbs)
(Always introduce slowly and keep hydration levels high! 💧)

Today at 12pm EST in the Inside Scoop, join us as I dive into remedies, anti-inflammatory herbs, gut health protocols, and solutions for impacted or infected glands.

🎁 Bonus: Get the full guide — with dosages, recipes, and supplement tips — in a downloadable PDF available on the Inside Scoop group page!

👉 Comment SCOOPERS and we'll message you the link to join Inside Scoop, a Planet Paws monthly subscription group, where all live podcasts are available to watch at any time. Plus, over 5 years of content including: past live podcasts, interviews, ebook downloads, and more!

20/04/2025

Lotto's completed groom.

20/04/2025

Finally able to get back to grooming since we have been without power for nearly 3 weeks because of an ice storm.

Yesterday's groom was the sweet, elderly man Lotto. This is after bath, blow out and nail trim.