So sorry but the gas prices are over $3.00 a gallon more than this time last year. We hoped not to have to pass these costs along to you but we need to consider longevity in this business. We chose to add a gas surcharge, that can be removed once prices come back down over raising the costs permanently.
We have not had a price increase since the COVID-19 shutdown. We are seeing inflation worse than anything since 2007. Our supplies and gas are costing us a tremendous amount so we have increased our grooming prices to help offset those costs. We totally understand that you, our loyal customer, are also suffering in this depressed economy. We truly appreciate you and your pet.
COVID-19 has changed the way many businesses operate. We are able and willing to accomodate any requirements you have for us to groom your pet.
Please call, or email, for more information on how we can help you maintain your pet’s health and well being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
610-756-3836
WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
There are many reasons a dog will scoot across the floor, dragging his anus (and possible a brown streak) down the center of your new carpeting. The most common, in order, are:
1) The anal glands are full and are creating discomfort. A trip to your vet or the groomer is advised to express the anal sacs and relieve the pressure. While the anal glands are normally expressed during a bowel movement, some dogs – especially small dogs – do not fully extend the anus, thus the elimination of the anal sac does not occur.
2) The dog has worms (tape worm or strongids are the most common) You can tell if worms is the cause of the anal discomfort by lifting the tail and observing. When a tape worm sheds, it looks like pieces of white rice. The pieces are sticky and can remain on the anal area causing an itchy sensation. Strongids look like spaghetti and can hang from the anal cavity after a bowel movement as they are long and may not have been fully expressed. They can range in color from pale, almost clear to a deep reddish brown.
3) The dog was just groomed and the groomer expressed the anal gland OR the groomer nicked the anus with a clipper. As the anus heals, it becomes itchy for a day or two and you should see this behavior stop.
4) The carpet does not smell like the family and the dog is spreading scent gland around. Although not a common occurrence, it has been known for dogs to scoot across new items like carpets, floors and even clothing left around. The anal sac contain the scent of your dog and if he/she is very territorial, this behavior can occur.
(chuckle) Actually, those mats have been forming for weeks, maybe even months, and you did not notice them as the kitty keeps the surface of the coat slicked with tongue grooming. The mats start at the skin with loose hair, dander and dirt combining to create a web. As the webbing adds more and more loose hair, it spreads until eventually it begins to form a hard mat.
To prevent matting on your kitty, use a slicker brush once or twice a week and comb the hair backwards, against the growth grain, to lift the hair from the skin and break up the webbing.
We offer 24/7 emergency “De-Skunking” service. The reason for that is that the skunk musk is an oil and needs to be removed from the dog or cat within 3 hours to effectively stop the smell. The oil begins to be absorbed into the shaft of the hairs and the skin and after 3 hours, no amount of bathing will get rid of the smell entirely. After that time, only the natural shedding process will remove the smell. Here are some home tips for you to prevent a skunk from ruining you and your pet’s life for the next six months.
We get many phone calls with similar questions from our customers. We are recreating those questions here with simplistic answers to help you better understand your pet’s needs. These responses are not meant to replace your regular grooming. They are to enhance your at home care for better overall health for you and your pet. If you have a question, please feel free to email it to us anypet@anypetgroomed.com
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2010 and 2011 have been HORRIBLE years for fleas and ticks. It is now February 2012 and we are still getting calls for flea and tick baths. Here’s some common household items you can use to get rid of the fleas and ticks in your home after we come out and professionally remove them from your pet.
