Professional Dog & Cat Grooming in London, Ontario!
How often should
my dog be groomed?
Should I
have my dog groomed in the winter?
How can shedding be
reduced?
When should my puppy have its first professional grooming?
What
type of brush should I be using on my dog?
Can I watch
while my pet is being groomed?
Do you tranquilize
or sedate pets?
Do you groom cats?
Do I need an appointment?
What discounts do you
offer?
How
long does it take for my pet to be groomed?
What are mats, and what does it mean when you say my pet is
matted?
Does my
pet need to be current on vaccines?
Will you shave down my double coated (ie. Golden, Husky,
Pomeranian)?
How often should
my dogs nail be cut?
My dog
has really dry skin. What can you do?
How often should my dog be groomed?
Frequency of grooming depends on the breed, coat type and length, lifestyle and how much brushing and detangling you do at home between grooming appointments. If your dog has a longer hair style or a coat that tends to get tangled, they should be professionally groomed every 4-6 weeks. A dog with a short hair style or short coat can be groomed every 6 - 8 weeks.
Should I have my dog groomed in the winter?
Yes, grooming is a year round process.
Some people prefer to let their dog's fur grow longer during the
winter months. Longer fur has a greater chance of developing
matts and tangles. Matts do not allow for proper airflow through
the coat and this can lead to health problems and pain. Short
haired breeds also need attention in the colder months. Pet skin
can become dry and flaky due to a lack of humidity in the colder
air. Regular shampooing, conditioning and brushing can help
stimulate the natural oils to ease the dryness.
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Shedding can be reduced by 60 to 80%
after 1 to 2 applications of a shed-less treatment. A shed-less
treatment consists of a specially formulated de-shedding shampoo
followed by the application of a de-shedding solution. A special
tool is then used to remove the undercoat and loose fur.
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When should my puppy have its first professional grooming?
Grooming on your pup should start at 10 weeks of age (after
second vaccination), to let the pup become acquainted with the
sounds of the studio environment, noises such as dryers,
clippers and other dogs etc. We will teach your pup and you the
proper way to brush and handle your puppy. It
is very important to start them early. We recommend a grooming
session every month for the first 4 months. With both you and
your groomer working hand in hand doing the same things at home
as the groomer would in the studio the pup will take everything
around him or her in stride and make it a pleasant experience
and not a traumatic one, this in turn makes grooming your pet at
home easy for your pup, you and the groomer.
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What type of brush should I be using on my dog?
This depends on the breed and coat
type of your dog. We would be happy to give you a personalized
recommendation and a demonstration of proper brushing techniques
for your dogs specific coat type.
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Can I watch while my pet is being groomed?
We prefer not to have the owners stay
while their pet is being groomed, as we find the pet’s to be
extremely distracted and sometimes even stressed. Our goal is to
provide your pet with our full attention, and in order to safely
groom your pet, we need to have their full attention as well.
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Do you tranquilize or sedate pets?
No,
absolutely no tranquilizers or sedatives are used by the
groomer.
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Yes! We
offer both bath only or full haircut options for cats. We don’t
generally like to shave cats unless they are matted.
Occasionally, cats will not tolerate certain parts of the
grooming process. Complete completion of the groom may not be
possible in these cases. We do the best we can/the most they
will let us!! Please call for more info on cat grooming.
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Yes, appointments allow us to give
each pet the special attention and time they deserve.
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At this
time, we are offering free conditioning treatment and nail
dremmeling with all full service grooming appointments. We also
offer a $5 off multi-pet discount.
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How long does it take for my pet to be groomed?
Dogs that do
not get haircuts can generally be done within an hour. Small
dogs who do get clipped take about an hour and a half. Large
dogs who get clipped take about two hours. This time frame can
vary due to the coat condition and the behavior of your pet.
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What are mats, and what does it mean when you say my pet is matted?
A mat is a
tangled mass of hair all clumped together. The tighter the mat,
the more difficult it is to brush out. The typical mat consists
of numerous coarse guard hairs that crisscross one another.
These guard hairs often end up catching and holding loose hairs
from the undercoat. One of the reasons mats become so dense is
that undercoat grows faster than the guard coat. Once tangles
occur in the guard coat, the undercoat packs up very tightly.
Dirt, static and moisture are other factors that cause matting.
If a pet is not brushed on a regular basis, any kind of moisture
– bathing, swimming or a run through the snow can make it
impossible to remove the mats from the coat. In these cases the
only option is to shave the mats out. Mats may also cause fungal
infections and sores because their skin doesn’t have a chance to
breathe. Mats can also cause your pet a lot of pain, and even
cause bruising. As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to
care for your dog in between groom appointments and to brush
your pet on a regular basis. If you are not sure how to properly
maintain your furry friend’s coat, please ask us and we will be
happy to show you!
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Does my pet need to be current on vaccines?
Yes, we
require proof of vaccination at time of grooming. Please bring a
copy of your vaccine list to your first appointment. We will
make record of the expiry dates so you don’t have to bring your
records to every appointment.
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Will you shave down my double coated (ie. Golden, Husky, Pomeranian)?
No. Most
people think that it is OK to shave down a double coated breed
because it will help reduce shedding or it will keep your dog
cool in the summer time. Unfortunately, this is not true. A
dog’s coat is an important system of his/her body. It forms a
physical barrier between the environment and the skin. Dogs
don’t perspire through their fur; they perspire through their
tongues and foot pads. Double coated breeds have guard hairs as
well as an under coat. The guard hairs usually lie across the
top of the body forming a protective layer of hair over the
under coat. Shaving the guard hairs exposes the undercoat which
cannot adequately protect the skin against the suns harmful UV
rays which can lead to your dog having severe sunburn. Not only
that, but the hair may not grow back in the way it’s designed
to. For these reasons and more, we will not shave double coated
dogs.
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How often should my dogs nail be cut?
We recommend
getting your dogs nails cut about once a month. This will ensure
that the nails will not become over grown. Once a month
clippings will make the quicks (veins in the nail) recede and
allow us to eventually get cut the nails shorter. Dremmeling is
recommended for those who want to get their nails as short as
possible.
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My dog has really dry skin. What can you do?
Along with our specialty shampoos for dry skin, we offer a deep penetrating aloe remoisturizing treatment. We have found that it works amazingly well, and almost completely fixes dry skin problems after the first treatment! In certain cases, we have even seen it help with hair regrowth in balding areas caused by severe dry skin. Make sure to ask for this treatment if your pet has dry skin!