Purely Paws Inn And Spa
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PETS: REASONS WHY GROOMING IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR DOG’S HEALTH Posted by charliebrown on Dec 29, 2015 21:14 Share(660)Tweet Contrary to what many people think, dog grooming is not a luxury but a necessity for your dogs comfort and health, with the added benefit of looking great of course. Cleaning and grooming your dog regularly makes it easier to identify health problems before they get out of hand and leaves your pet feeling comfortable and happy. The following are some of t...he reasons why PrimpPlay recommends regular dog grooming Matted dog fur Have you ever had gum stuck in your hair? Remember how uncomfortable it felt when the hair was all clumped up together tugging on your skin and almost impossible to comb? Now imagine having that all over your body. That is how dogs feel when their fur is matted if you do not groom their coats. Besides the obvious discomfort, the matted fur can hide lumps, injuries and bumps on the dog’s skin that require attention as soon as possible. The matted fur also makes it quite comfortable for ticks and fleas to live in. Detecting these questionable masses on the dog’s skin is possible through regular grooming and it could potentially save your dog’s life. Ear infections Dogs have fur growing deep within the ear canal. This fur needs to be trimmed and cleaned at least once every four to six weeks. If this hair is not trimmed and cleaned, the dog risks getting ear inflammations and infections that could affect the overall health of the dog. During grooming, the dogs ears are inspected for any visible signs of infection and the ears are cleaned while the hair within is trimmed. Hair around the private parts Clearing hair off the dog’s private parts is crucial for good hygiene. When the hair around the private parts is too thick and long, excretions may end up sticking on it and the dog will carry it indoors. This not only poses a health risk to the dog but also to the entire family. It might end up in the dog’s food, on your carpet or even your couch without you noticing. Having excretions on the dog’s fur also makes it stink. Eyesores Leaving the crust on the corner of the dog’s eyes without cleaning it can lead to eyesores. These eyesores are not only uncomfortable for the dog but also make the dog prone to infections, which could even lead to loss of vision. During washing, the groomer carefully removes the thick crust and inspects the eyes for any sores that may require medication. Grooming time is bonding time Grooming time is great bonding time between the pet and the owner. It helps create a better relationship between you and your pet. You can brush your dog’s fur with a specialized brush at least once or twice a week. This allows you to enjoy a few uninterrupted minutes together. You can leave the heavy grooming, clipping and trimming to the professionals. Grooming is a great way to reassure the pet that they are loved and wanted to prevent any destructive behaviour.

At Purely Paws we strive for the best service possible...that's why we attend seminars like this to keep educated on the latest techniques to allow us to provide our best for our customers!

Going into our 4th year busier than ever, we are very happy to add to our team it's newest member Savannah Elias. Savannah brings a great attitude, a passion for animals and a great set of grooming skills. We have learned in the short time working together that she is a tireless worker, shows great attention to detail and treats all our furry friends with the respect and dignity that we all strive to achieve at Purely Paws. While she is already an outstanding groomer, she asp...ires to achieve her Certified Master Groomer status in the future. Savannah is also an accomplished dog trainer, her and her sheltie Kiwi actively participate in local and regional agility events. Yay Kiwi. Give us a call and set up an appointment with Savannah and you can meet her too!!! See more

Purely Paws is now entering our 4th year. Thank you to everyone who has helped us along the way! Look forward to seeing you soon!!