Reading Dog Behavior Watch the tail The tail tells you how the dog is feeling. Here are a few ways to read it. Tail Wagging freely- Very happy and open to being pet or played with Tail Slowly Wagging- Friendly but not quite sure of what’s going on so they’re reserving judgement until something happens. [...]
When you go to the doctor or bring your furry friends to the vet with an infection, you’re given an anti-biotic that is very specific to certain strains of bacteria. That means it’s essentially useless unless that specific bacteria is present. Plus, anti-biotics cause yeast (thrush) infections so you must always follow anti-biotics with probiotics [...]
I recently had someone call into my shop with a dilemma. Her new puppy had severe separation anxiety and was scratching the door relentlessly. To the point of causing itself injury. We recommended some calming herbs and essential oils and even a plug-in the vet carries that gives off a scent to calm dogs. Then [...]
???? Ever wonder why Fido acts up when you’re stressed, even though you’re not physically showing you’re stressed? Call it ‘Doggy 6th Sense’. (I see stressed people) Dogs pick up on our feelings no matter what they are. Happy, sad, worried, angry, dogs will react to everything. You may even notice that when you’re ill [...]
It’s the question on many people’s minds as to whether they should neuter their pets or not. Some say it’s ‘unnatural’ or mean while others have their appointment booked the day their pet is ready. Here are a few reassuring reason why you should neuter your pet. 1. Health-Spayed or Neutered pets have a lowered chance [...]
For over 15 years I’ve been telling people that they should only use dog shampoos on their dogs and never human. Recently I watched a video put out by Pet Head products clearly explaining what I’ve been saying for years. Here are a few reasons why human, even baby, shampoos can be very harmful to [...]
BARF Bone and Raw Food So, say in an alternate universe, humans aren’t top of the food chain. There’s a higher life form than us and we are their pets. We used to roam free and eat meats, fruits, vegetables, and the occasional grain. Over time we were domesticated by these ‘higher beings’ and forced [...]
This is what happens if you don’t brush or maintain your dog’s coat. High maintenance breeds MUST be brushed daily and properly groomed every six weeks or this will happen. Ring us at 086 7321 841 to book a grooming appointment today! We also carry brushes and combs you can buy for between grooming home [...]
CHECK IT OUT!!! I’m in the Nature’s Menu contest video. Sadly now I can’t enter but it’s just an honor being nominated haha! Good luck to all the contest entries!
they are fed a raw diet…Did you ever wonder why in every picture of wolves in the wild they have that ‘fresh from the groomer’ look? I have been observing the dogs fed on the raw food diet when they come in for their regular grooming appointments and have noticed one HUGE thing they all [...]
