Spiffs Pet Grooming Parlour and Products Randfontein

21/08/2024

This is what I call winter wollie look, it was awesome to work my way through the bad hair day. Before and after

08/08/2024

This little boy belongs to one of our customers but he is a rescue adopted for the SPCA and now he has a loving home, gee it is difficult to believe that your previous owner didn't want you anymore. He is an absolute sweetheart to groom and just loves attention. What a special doggie he is and he has other rescue friends too that found their forever home, thank you to the family for adopting them.

04/08/2024

Spiffs is going to have to do there magic, Spring is around the corner and all the fluffy puffs need grooming. Please give us a call.

10/07/2024

The Cowabanga dudes need a bath

24/06/2024

Have a FRESH dog this winter

04/04/2024

Dearest Fabia crossed over the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon the Spiffs staff are saddened by the news. To her owners we grieve with you, she was a special Spring with a soft heart and lovely temprament she loved her groom and dished out kisses where she could. You will be missed, fly butterfly fly.

01/04/2024

28/03/2024

Spiffs will be running an Eater Raffle for No More Tears Rescue Centre to help raise much needed funds for all the animals they help in the Randfontein area. If you would like to take a raffle in support of this worthy cause please pop in at Spiffs and pick a number to WIN this awesome hamper filled with East Eggs and some nice goodies for your dog. Each Raffle ticket costs R10 and we will keep you posted as to when the lucky draw will take place. The hamper will also be available at the NWK boere market on Saturday if you would like to buy a ticket there. Thank you to the No More Tear supporters who so generously support this organization.

04/01/2024

Spiffs Pet Grooming Parlour will reopen on Tuesday 9th January

23/12/2023

SPIFFS PET GROOMING PARLOUR would like to thank all our customers for their continued support throughout the year, and what a year it has been. But with all the triles and tribulations of grooming the pets of Randfontein, we worked tirelessly sometimes until 9pm to get as many of the Randfonteins dogs ready and clean for CHRISTMAS. We are now taking a well deserved break and we will be closed until the 10th of January. So Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all of our clients and pets. See you all in the New Year.

06/12/2023

Spiffs sal oop wees tot 23 Desember - Bespreek asb vroegtydig om jou hondjie voor kersfees te groom. 0719072384

17/11/2023

We are seeing alot of this again please pet owners don't let your dogs nails get so long that they grow into the pawpad. There is no excuse for this WE CUT NAILS FOR FREE for this very same reason.

11/11/2023

Artwork found on Pinterest ! 🐶

28/10/2023

This is a polite reminder for those who may think it's okay to assume they know and can tell me (or anyone else) what my limitations are, that you don't and you can't!

Do not put restrictions on my ability to excel because I will sure as Hell roll my sleeves up and prove you wrong.

There's a saying I've lived by for many years that goes, "you should never look down your nose at anyone unless it is to admire their shoes".

You may look at me and see me as "just a groomer", but I know my value better than anyone and so much more than your ignorance has you believe.

Placing labels on yourself and others will only lead to mindset imprisonment.

Watch your words, and equally be careful whose words you allow to sink in.

If you allow a person to tell you, you are "just a groomer", that is what you will always be - JUST.

I will never be JUST anything, but then again neither will you unless you allow yourself and others to tell you that you are.

23/09/2023

Dog grooming questions people ask all the time

What happens if you don't groom your pet?
If hair stays matted for too long, it can lead to skin irritation, bacteria growth, and even parasites.

Long-Haired Dogs also need to be bathed every 4 to 6 weeks and have their hair cut every 8 to 12 weeks. You can strike a balance by visiting the professional groomer after every 6 weeks. Nevertheless, you may have to visit the groomer more often to keep your dog's skin healthy.

Short-haired dogs usually only need occasional baths every 4-6 weeks and minimal brushing, and will rarely need much grooming with clippers or trimmers. Contrary to popular belief, short-haired dogs do shed and some of them shed even more than longer-haired dogs.

Grooming is important for all dogs, no matter what time of year. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you should skimp on the grooming.

Trim Nails More Often
Ever noticed your own nails are more brittle and prone to breaking during the winter? The same is true for your pup. Cold temperatures, are the perfect storm for brittle nails. And when nails are brittle, they break. Broken nails can cause bleeding, but even if there’s no blood, they can still be painful for your pooch.

Keeping your dog’s nails short all winter long is the best way to keep them from breaking.

You may notice you need to trim them more often. Because dogs are usually less active in the winter, their nails don’t wear down as much on their own. As a result, they seem to grow faster.

Staying on top of that growth is important. “If their nails get too long, it upsets the structure of their foot, affects the way they walk, and can cause early-onset arthritis. Nails can also curl into the paw pad and cut them and potentially cause an infection.”

Take Care of Dry Skin, dry dog skin can occur more often in winter for the same reason our skin can get drier in the winter - Maintaining a regular bathing schedule is your best defence. “Most dogs should get a good shampoo, condition, blow out and brushing about once a month.”

Many dog owners mistakenly believe that they can skip dog grooming during the winter months. Often, this is a simple mistake based on good intentions, such as thinking they should allow their dog’s coat to grow during the winter to give him extra warmth. In actuality, winter dog grooming is just as important, possibly even more so, than it is during the summer months.

If your dog goes without grooming in the winter, you risk that long fur becoming matted. What you may think is adding extra cold-weather protection will actually be doing just the opposite.

Fur that’s matted doesn’t insulate or provide warmth; instead, it provides discomfort, pain, and hot spots. Matting can even lead to infections below the skin.”

Skin allergies and the changing of the seasons

The reactions dogs have to allergens are slightly different from those of humans. Itchy skin and recurrent ear infections are the most common signs of seasonal allergies in dogs, but your pet may also experience red, swollen eyes, a clear, runny nose and fits of sneezing.

The itchiness your pet may experience can range from intense to mild, and is most likely to occur in the armpit, groin, muzzle or paw regions. Note: Dogs can scratch themselves raw. So if you notice them scratching, rubbing on carpet or furniture, chewing or licking themselves more than normal, it's worth taking them to see a veterinarian. This behavior can lead to painful infections — signs of which include unusual odor and discharge — that will require treatment.

Spiffs hopes this sheds more light on why it is important to groom you pets and the effects seasons have on your pets overall condition, health and well-being.

13/09/2023

What you need to know

05/09/2023

ATTENTION ALL CUSTOMERS It is tick season again please make sure that mans best friend is covered with Nexgard. If you suspect that your pet is not feeling well take them to the vet before it is too late.

24/07/2023

I can see summer can you...

05/07/2023

Please don't forget!

05/07/2023

Please have your dog checked regularly at the vet