| Summertime is a wonderful time for family and friends to get together and enjoy themselves, often with a beloved pet by their side, It is important to be aware of the hidden and not so hidden dangers that can harm our favorite companions. Keep pets away from summer barbecues. The food and drinks served at summer parties can be poisonous to pets, and remember that the snacks you serve your friends should not be treats for your pet. Offer your pets plenty of fresh water Provide shade on sunny days and keep them indoors on extremely hot days Above all, never leave your pet in a parked car on any sunny or warm days, even with the windows open a parked vehicle can become a furnace in no time. Keep your pet pest free by using products recommended by your veterinarian. Be safe around water, never leave your pets unsupervised around pools, lakes and beaches. In addition, never let them drink the pool water. Beware of high rise syndrome, pet owners that live in residences with upper floor windows and doors need to keep window screens tightly secured and doors closed. Even if you don't and you go on a vacation where you are in a high rise please keep this in mind. Have fun with your dog this summer. Take them for walks, always, but this time of year only do the walk early in the morning and or later in the evening when it is cool. Provide a little kiddy pool for the dogs with a little clean cool water in it they can have great fun. Take them camping with you, they will have as much fun as you and what a great vacation when they can be included!! |
| Dog Warm Weather Tips |
| What you should know about your Dog's Grooming Just prior to your grooming appointment it would be very helpful if you took your best friend for a walk. The exercise helps relieve their stress & they will have had the chance to relieve themselves which will result in a much more comfortable groom for them. Pets are like children in that they don't like to have their owners leave them. They might shake & show fear which is very stressful to some owners, however once you leave the shop they tend to relax to their new surroundings very quickly. When you instruct us regarding the type of cut you would like your pet to have, we interpret your instructions & hopefully the look is just as you described. If not, please let us know. Our goal is to provide the cut exactly as you requested with the exception of matted pets. Mats left on a pets coat only grow tighter, & can strangle their skin, and even eventually tear it open. We will honor your instructions but sometimes we may choose not to proceed, excessive de-matting a pet can be a very painful process, we all groom because we love animals and it is much more humane to cut their hair short and let the hair grow back in. Then, getting your pet groomed on a regular schedule will prevent that from happening again. Working with live animals requires a great deal of skill. Some pets are more skittish or wiggley than others and we are working with sharp instruments. Each dog and every breed is unique. For these reasons there is always a risk of nicking or cutting the animal accidentally, even when the greatest of care is used by a very experienced groomer. We attempt in every way to have your pet ready at the appointed time. Due to the special nature of working with live pets, things may not go as scheduled. If you arrive and we are still grooming your pet, please make every attempt not to let them hear or see you as it is very difficult and more importantly, dangerous grooming an excited pet. Your patients is greatly appreciated. We are in this business because we love and deeply care for dogs. Please be assured that here at K-9 Cottage the welfare of your very special pet is our biggest concern. Your trust and continued patronage is the very nicest compliment you can give. We will continue working hard to earn the trust you placed in our ability to care for your pet. If you have any questions or concerns, please never hesitate to call us at the Cottage 747-4626. |
