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Make Bathing Easy: Prep First!

When it’s my turn to do baths at the cats-only boarding facility, the right preparation makes the work a lot easier. Before I even think about fetching a cat into the grooming room, I make sure I’ve set up the hand-held sprayer, towels, shampoo, nail clippers, and blow dryer. You can do the same thing at home to make grooming much easier! What might you need for bathing a pet? Brushes or combs — you can remove a lot of loose hair before the bath with a quick brushing. Tangles and mats can tighten as they dry, so it’s better … Continue reading →

Dealing With A Skunk Attack

Let me preface this by saying I hope I never ever have to use any of the tips here. Any skunks out there who may be reading this Pets Blog, please stay far away from me and my dogs. First things first: if your pet has been sprayed by a skunk, check her eyes, nose, and mouth. Most skunks will aim and fire at the face! The chemicals in skunk spray can be irritating to the mucous membranes. The lining of your pet’s mouth, throat, and lungs can become inflamed. So if your pet was sprayed in the face, be … Continue reading →

Possible Human Health Risk from Pet Treats

If you give your pets beef or seafood flavored treats, you may be at risk for salmonella infection. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report last month warning people to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling pet treats to prevent infection. In 2004 and 2005, nine cases of salmonella were reported by pet owners who handled infected treats. The treats came from different manufacturers but had one thing in common: a type of salmonella called Salmonella Thompson. (Kind of sounds like a name from a bad gangster movie, huh?) The treats were … Continue reading →

Run For Your Life… It’s Bath Day!

Don’t tell Moose and Lally, but they are under attack. I’m on bath patrol! As soon as I’m done here at the computer, I’ll be changing into my bathing suit and rigging up the leashes on the deck to hold the victims in place. Half the fun of summer and an outside bath is playing with the hose water. Moose LOVES the hose water. He loves to bite it. He loves to chase it. He loves to bark at it! I always end up soaked (whether we’re inside or outside for bath time) but that’s really half the fun. Moosie … Continue reading →