It's that time of year - our pets are losing their winter coats to make way for their lighter spring coats.  The evidence is all over your floor.  Although you can burn at least 59 calories in 15 minutes of vacuuming, I'm sure you would rather not have to spend so much time with your upright.   

Regular brushing is a great way to help control  shedding.  With so many styles available, it may be confusing to know which brush is best for your dog.  We can help you decide which brush will help remove the most loose hair for your particular breed.  Regular grooming will also go a long way to controlling shedding.  Let us help!   

Another place stray hair loves to hide is in your pet's bedding.  It's like a hair magnet!  With warmer weather on the way,  you may also wish to switch away from the warmer fleece bedding in favor of something cooler.    

As you get back outside to enjoy evening or morning walks, you may notice that you can hear your dog's nails clicking on the pavement.  Maintaining proper nail length is not just a fashion statement, it's important for the health of your pet.  Nails naturally grow with a downward curve.  Left unattended, these nails may grow long enough to weaken the tendon and bone structure of the foot.  Over time, the continued striking of long nails on the ground puts excessive pressure on the structure of the foot, causing pain.  On larger dogs, the nails may break off, exposing the sensitive quick.  Smaller dogs can experience the nails curving around into the pad of the foot. 

If you aren't comfortable trimming your pet's nails, we can help.   We recommend coming in every four to six weeks to keep those nails nice and short.  You are welcome to drop by for this walk-in service any time between 9-11:30 and 1:30-5:00.