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Shag Dog Grooming Services

Well on track to being the best Dog Groomer Perth has ever experienced....

From our clients perspective, we have been named the best Dog Groomer Perth has ever experienced.  Don’t just take our word for it.  Have a look at our place page for some recent feedback from our clients.  And if you want to have a deeper look, please visit our facebook fan page to see past comments.

 

We have also addressed the need to provide FREE over the phone advice for our clients on basic grooming challenges they may be facing.  Just call and I will personally discuss your needs with you directly.

  

For those of you who are a little more tech savvy and operate mainly on your smartphone (like my husband), you'll also like this.

 

 

1. get your smart phone
2. find the barcode scanning app OR search for QR code reader in the apps
3. scan the code
4. this bit is a bit of a suprise....you should now have a map on your smart phone showing you exactly where our business is
5. and even better, you can get the exact directions from your address to ours (under the directions setting)

 

See you Soon

Zoe

Shag Dog Grooming

(aka. best Dog Groomer Perth has ever experienced)

Well on track to being the best Dog Groomer Perth has ever experienced....

From our clients perspective, we have been named the best Dog Groomer Perth has ever experienced.  Don’t just take our word for it.  Have a look at our place page for some recent feedback from our clients.  And if you want to have a deeper look, please visit our facebook fan page to see past comments.

 

We have also addressed the need to provide FREE over the phone advice for our clients on basic grooming challenges they may be facing.  Just call and I will personally discuss your needs with you directly.

 

For those of you who are a little more tech savvy and operate mainly on your smartphone (like my husband), you'll also like this.

 

 

1. get your smart phone
2. find the barcode scanning app OR search for QR code reader in the apps
3. scan the code
4. this bit is a bit of a suprise....you should now have a map on your smart phone showing you exactly where our business is
5. and even better, you can get the exact directions from your address to ours (under the directions setting)

 

See you Soon

Zoe

Shag Dog Grooming

(aka. best Dog Groomer Perth has ever experienced)

Dog Health: 5 Mistakes Owners Make

This is a good article and reinforces the importance of a number of things for the care of your dog and what the owner can do about it. It covers the 5 health mistakes by dog owners and includes:

* Not getting Preventative Care
* Neglecting Dental care
* Overfeeding
* Sharing Medication ; and
* Delaying Critical care

Take care of your pooch

Zoe
Shag Dog Grooming (Perth Dog Grooming Services)

 

via WebMD Health on 8/20/10

Even the best dog owners sometimes make mistakes – especially when it comes to their dog’s health. Here are 5 common health mistakes dog owners make and how to avoid them.

Treating those Dreaded Fleas - 4 tips to a flea free home!

Flea a.k.a La Pulga Pictures, Images and Photos

Fleas are one of the most annoying and common parasites to affect your beloved pets and can cause a range of conditions such as excessive itching, hair loss  and a form of dermatitis caused by the flea saliva - all not very nice at all!

The problem here is that they not only affect your pets, but can also have a devestating effect on humans as well causing red sore welts, sores and so on (and don't forget your other pets as well - the cat, guinnea pigs and even your birds.)

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flea bites Pictures, Images and Photos

But what Flea Treatment For Dogs do we get?

Thankfully though, they are the most easiest to control if you know how.

Lets look firstly at the sources of fleas - where do we get them from?

Well, there are any number of places with the most common being neighbours, dog kennels, the vet clinic (yes even here!).  They can even be carried home unwittingly by humans through interactions with animals outside of the family home such as out walking the dog with friends, recreating at the dog beach, and even that 5 minute visit to the pet store.

Now that we know the sources, lets look at how we control them.

1. Hygiene - keep the house clean and tidy.  you don't want to give these critters any reason to find your place an attractive place to stay.  Vacuum regularly, and periodically treat carpeted areas with flea powder.

2. Dog Bedding - same rule applies.  Keep clean and occasionally treat with flea powder.

3. Dog Care - regularly brush and wash your dog.  brushing your dog helps to remove dead skin and any eggs that may have been laid.  Washing helps complete the process and wash out any eggs or live fleas missed by brushing.

4. Apply a Flea Treatment For Dogs.  This is where it gets confusing because of the myriad of treatments available.  All I can offer is speak to friends and other trusted sources of advice.  Check what works for them and what ones to avoid.

As indicated, the range is extensive and includes collars, drops and oral treatments.  Most have a residual effect (particularly the topical and oral treatments) and can last 30-60 days.

Always apply in accordance with the packaging instructions and if there are any advers reactions, please cease treatment and seek further advice from your local vet.

By following these simple tips, the scurge of fleas no longer need to be a problem to you and your family, especially your beloved dog.

Zoe

The saddest Shih tzu

 

It is very sad to see shih tzu Grooming being left for far too long, especially when they are probably one of the most easiest and most placid breeds to groom.  Luckily though, its not as hard as it may seem to get the poor little dog back on track again and looking neat and healthy.

Here are some easy tips to remember:

  1. regularly brush your dog.  In the case of this dog, the hair was so matted that the best course of action was to use the clippers to reduct it to a manageable length, wash and condition and then brush out the remaining length
  2. ensure the coat is kept to a manageable length by brushing and trimming /clipping 
  3. use appropriate shampoo and conditioner to help prevent tangling and matting

Following these three basic and often overlooked tips can help keep your dog looking its best.

 

Zoe

The  Perth Dog Grooming Professional