Does your dog have dry and itchy skin this winter?

Winter dryness can be a pain for you and your furry loved ones. Our advice for you would be some hand cream. However, don't forget your four legged friend. We recommend a soothing remedy of our own. Give us a call to take advantage of our SPA SPECIAL!

Add on all three of these comforting services to any shampoo for only $15:

1. Remoisture Therapy: an oatmeal shampoo which eliminates that flaky mess that irritates you and annoys them.

2. Teeth Brushing: scrub those choppers to keep them healthy and pearly white.

3. Nail Grinding: Clip and smooth out those nails to end paw ache and that annoying clicking on the kitchen floor.

Random Fun Cat Fact

Ever wonder who invented the first cat flap, which has now evolved into the commonly used doggy door? 

Well, it was Sir Isaac Newton.  He invented it during the 17th century for his cat and her kittens.  While he was in his attic trying to conduct light experiments, his cat kept nudging the door open and letting the light in, ruining is work.  Not wanting to upset her, he decided to cut a small opening in the doorway which he then covered with felt attached to the top of the opening – and voila! The very first cat flap had arrived!! With this, Isaac wasn’t disturbed by her comings and goings, and could continue his experiments in peace.

Winter Paw Care for Your Dog

Well, winter has finally arrived now.  It was a slow start but recently we have been experiencing cold weather and snow.  I thought this would be an appropriate time to remind everyone about the importance of taking care of your dog's paws during the winter months.

Your dog may love playing in the snow all day, but keep in mind that the skin on their paws is completely exposed.  Besides the fact that their paws can become chapped and crack, rock salt and chemical de-icers are also very irritating.  If you dog is walking on ground which is frequently treated with these, they may experience sore pads, infection, or blistering.  Not only are the chemicals harmful to their paws, but they can also be toxic when ingested, causing diarrhea and vomiting.

To prevent this, make sure you remove any snow or ice that builds up on your dog and wash their paws with warm water after they are outdoors.  After their paws have been cleaned you can apply Vaseline to the pads on their feet which will help prevent the chapping, cracking, and soreness.

It is also a good idea to trim any hair from between the dog's toes and not let it hang below the foot pad.  Additionally, be sure to keep their nails trimmed, because long nails will cause their toes to separate when walking, allowing ice and salt to become trapped between them.  Need help with this?  Give us a call, our professional groomers can trim up their hair and nails in just moments.

In addition to keeping your dog clean and well-groomed, make sure you are using pet safe salt around your home!  Safe Paw Ice Melter is a salt-free ice-melter which is pet and child safe!  Don't have any at home? 

Stop by Best Friends in Bethany and pick some up!