Routine grooming will keep your pet looking good and feeling good. They love the attention and it will help fulfill one of the basic needs of your best friend, you.
The following are several reasons that grooming will prove extremely beneficial for your pet’s health and happiness.
- Allows checks for abnormalities that may signify a problem, such as ear infections, parasites, and growths
- Routine brushing of about 5-10 minutes removes dead skin & keeps coats shiny while stimulating the production of natural skin oils
- Eliminates or minimizes skin disease
- Reduces Shedding and improves appearance
- Controls fleas and ticks
- Toe nail trimming is essential to your pets comfort when walking and health issues that can occur from nails growing into the pads of the feet.
- Excessive hair around the face can promote eye irritation and infection in dogs
- Keeping ears clean reduces risk of infections and mites
- Teeth brushing helps keep teeth clean in between routine dental exams and helps prevent plaque and gingivitis
Requirements:
- Age: Puppies must be at least 16 weeks of age (4months) and must have all sets of vaccinations, including DHPPC, Bordetella and Rabies
- Proper written proof of the required vaccinations are required: (failure to do so will result in denial or cancellation of services)
- Rabies: Yearly or every 3 years
- DHPPC: (Distemper/Parvo) Once per year
- Bordetella: (Kennel Cough) Once every 6 months
- Entrance Examination: All pets will be examined upon entering the lodge. If fleas and or ticks are identified the pet will receive an automatic flea/tick bath and or dip at the owner’s expense. Any medical or other problems will be addressed at this time with the owner.
- All pets are required to wear a collar with identification.
