By Dance Aoki
September 11, 2015
Every one who has walked out of a hair salon or barber shop with a fly new haircut is familiar with that feeling that comes from a healthy boost in confidence.
Our pets can feel the same way after a trip to the groomer.
But a groomer’s job isn’t just about keeping your fuzzy friend looking fresh; it’s also about keeping your pet healthy.
There are some types of grooming that pet owners can do at home. A simple brushing for short-haired and long-haired animals prevents hairballs from forming inside cats and dogs, helps to keep fur from getting matted, and also removes dirt and dander. A nice, relaxing bath with a good conditioning shampoo — with a flea and tick medicine, if necessary — is enough to refresh the little one’s look.
Nail clipping can be a painful experience for pups if they’re cut back too severely. As their nails grow out, so do the collection of blood vessels in each nail, called the quick. Dogs who spend most of their time inside should have their nails trimmed back a sliver at a time, every three weeks or so, so that the quick won’t be damaged in the process.
Ear cleaning and nail clipping are also essential to the little one’s health, but depending on their temperament, may require the experienced hand of a professional.
DeDe and Sunshine Dog Grooming in East Hagåtña provides different tiers of service, depending on the size of the dog and the type of treatment preferred.
Cloud K9 Groom and Board located in Barrigada Heights offers dog grooming services and boarding for both cats and dogs.
In Tamuning, Wise Owl Animal Hospital’s veterinary technicians are on hand to provide grooming services.
Treat the furry family members to a spa day at one of the island’s groomers or veterinarians. They’ll not just get your pet sparkly clean and runway ready, they’ll be able to answer some of your burning questions, like “Does this plaid Puppia harness match my dog’s Puppy Love Guam bowtie?”
Source: PetMD
