Pet Expo @ the Augusta armory. Thanks to all who came!
Got Ticks?
Spring is here, time to start thinking about FLEAS & TICKS
While flea and tick prevention is the key to successfully
Controlling the health ricks associated with infection of fleas and ticks,
You may find the need for immediate relief.
A shampoo, spray, powder or topical application will
Help provide immediate control so that you can set up a
Maintenance protocol to prevent future infestations, also
Talk to Jamie about flea dips, shampoos or an application
Such as Frontline, Advantage or Capstar pills.
Maintenance- It is important to remember how the life
Cycle of these pests works when looking to establish a prevention
Program. If there are fleas or ticks on your pet, they are in your
Environment (home) as well. Your home and yard will need
To be treated as well. Remember, fleas and ticks can survive for
A long time away from their host in certain stages of the life cycle.
The maintenance program you establish will be your most important
Step to preventing the serious consequences of the infestation
In your furry family member. Life cycle is one that features
Both an Adulticide and IGR. Most of the topical applications
And household premise control products feature both
Types of pest relief.
Spring is here, time to start thinking about FLEAS & TICKS
While flea and tick prevention is the key to successfully
Controlling the health ricks associated with infection of fleas and ticks,
You may find the need for immediate relief.
A shampoo, spray, powder or topical application will
Help provide immediate control so that you can set up a
Maintenance protocol to prevent future infestations, also
Talk to Jamie about flea dips, shampoos or an application
Such as Frontline, Advantage or Capstar pills.
Maintenance- It is important to remember how the life
Cycle of these pests works when looking to establish a prevention
Program. If there are fleas or ticks on your pet, they are in your
Environment (home) as well. Your home and yard will need
To be treated as well. Remember, fleas and ticks can survive for
A long time away from their host in certain stages of the life cycle.
The maintenance program you establish will be your most important
Step to preventing the serious consequences of the infestation
In your furry family member. Life cycle is one that features
Both an Adulticide and IGR. Most of the topical applications
And household premise control products feature both
Types of pest relief.
Got Claws?
Ask About Soft Claws
The humane alternative to declawing
$20 Front paws $30 Front & back
Ask About Soft Claws
The humane alternative to declawing
$20 Front paws $30 Front & back
Thinking About Shaving Your Double-Coated Dog?
Please…Think Again.
We are approaching that time of the year when the days are longer, the weather is warmer and Fido seems to be shedding and scratching endlessly. Most people assume that shaving their double-coated dog will make him/her more comfortable for the intense heat of the months ahead. Unfortunately most people misunderstand the actual purpose of the dual coat layers on their dog.
Double-coated breeds ( Akitas, Huskies, Shelties, Chows, Shepards, Golden Retrievers, Labs, Samoyeds, Collies, Great Pyrenees, Keeshonden, Pomeranians etc. a.k.a “Northern Dogs” ) have a thick, soft insulating undercoat that helps protect the dog from cold as well as heat. Over the undercoat is a longer, coarser protective outer coat. A dog’s coat is an important system of his/her body. It forms a physical barrier between the environment and the skin.
This double-coat:
Protects Your Dog From Skin Cancer and Sunburn
A dog’s skin has no natural tanning capability to protect it from the sun.
Shaving the guard hairs of the outer coat exposes the undercoat, which cannot adequately protect the skin from the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. This can lead to severe sunburn. People assume this is not a problem for their dog, as it stays indoors or is in the shade. Most owners are unaware of just how long the dog is in the sunlight, or that ultraviolet radiation can be present on cloudy days too.
Repels Debris, Protecting Your Dog From Injury
When the outer coat is shaved away, there is no protection for the undercoat.
The guard hair guards the undercoat. This guard hair is thicker, longer and often more coarse than the soft undercoat. It lies across the top, forming a protective layer of hair over the undercoat. Dirt, waste products and leaves generally slide right off this outer coat. With out the guard hair present, the remaining undercoat becomes like a magnet, attracting leaves, grass, dirt, small sticks, bugs and other detritus. If the shaved dog goes outside for even a short period of time, it will likely come back inside loaded with debris. Additionally, the outer coat helps to protect the dog from allergies that can be triggered by having organic materials come into direct contact with the skin. Exposed skin is more likely to be scratched, torn or cut from trees, rocks or other surfaces and could make your dog more prone to skin infections as a result. The dog has a coat to protect it from scratches, splinters or being torn on sharp objects. A healthy coat provides mechanical protection.
Dogs DO NOT Perspire Through Their Skin
Shaving off the coat will not make your dog significantly cooler.
Dogs perspire through their tongue and foot pads, not through their skin like we do. That is why you never see a dog’s body drenched with sweat in warm weather. Their skin actually helps to dissipate heat. The blood vessels dilate to cool the body and constrict to conserve heat.
The Fur May Not Grow Back Properly
The hair follicles are more likely to go into shock.
The outer and undercoats grow at different rates, often resulting in a botched appearance when the hair begins to grow back. It is different for every dog, but it can grow back in patches or in some cases not at all, which is the case when the hair follicle becomes shocked from being shaved. In other cases, the coat will grow in thicker and can be harder to maintain. More often than not, the coat does not grow back in as the lustrous and shiny coat that it originally was.
**”PawZ” will require owners to sign a release, when a double-coated dog is brought in to be shaved down. This release will state that the owner understands the health risks to their dog that can result from removing a significant portion of the protective layer of their bodies.**
Please…Think Again.
We are approaching that time of the year when the days are longer, the weather is warmer and Fido seems to be shedding and scratching endlessly. Most people assume that shaving their double-coated dog will make him/her more comfortable for the intense heat of the months ahead. Unfortunately most people misunderstand the actual purpose of the dual coat layers on their dog.
Double-coated breeds ( Akitas, Huskies, Shelties, Chows, Shepards, Golden Retrievers, Labs, Samoyeds, Collies, Great Pyrenees, Keeshonden, Pomeranians etc. a.k.a “Northern Dogs” ) have a thick, soft insulating undercoat that helps protect the dog from cold as well as heat. Over the undercoat is a longer, coarser protective outer coat. A dog’s coat is an important system of his/her body. It forms a physical barrier between the environment and the skin.
This double-coat:
Protects Your Dog From Skin Cancer and Sunburn
A dog’s skin has no natural tanning capability to protect it from the sun.
Shaving the guard hairs of the outer coat exposes the undercoat, which cannot adequately protect the skin from the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. This can lead to severe sunburn. People assume this is not a problem for their dog, as it stays indoors or is in the shade. Most owners are unaware of just how long the dog is in the sunlight, or that ultraviolet radiation can be present on cloudy days too.
Repels Debris, Protecting Your Dog From Injury
When the outer coat is shaved away, there is no protection for the undercoat.
The guard hair guards the undercoat. This guard hair is thicker, longer and often more coarse than the soft undercoat. It lies across the top, forming a protective layer of hair over the undercoat. Dirt, waste products and leaves generally slide right off this outer coat. With out the guard hair present, the remaining undercoat becomes like a magnet, attracting leaves, grass, dirt, small sticks, bugs and other detritus. If the shaved dog goes outside for even a short period of time, it will likely come back inside loaded with debris. Additionally, the outer coat helps to protect the dog from allergies that can be triggered by having organic materials come into direct contact with the skin. Exposed skin is more likely to be scratched, torn or cut from trees, rocks or other surfaces and could make your dog more prone to skin infections as a result. The dog has a coat to protect it from scratches, splinters or being torn on sharp objects. A healthy coat provides mechanical protection.
Dogs DO NOT Perspire Through Their Skin
Shaving off the coat will not make your dog significantly cooler.
Dogs perspire through their tongue and foot pads, not through their skin like we do. That is why you never see a dog’s body drenched with sweat in warm weather. Their skin actually helps to dissipate heat. The blood vessels dilate to cool the body and constrict to conserve heat.
The Fur May Not Grow Back Properly
The hair follicles are more likely to go into shock.
The outer and undercoats grow at different rates, often resulting in a botched appearance when the hair begins to grow back. It is different for every dog, but it can grow back in patches or in some cases not at all, which is the case when the hair follicle becomes shocked from being shaved. In other cases, the coat will grow in thicker and can be harder to maintain. More often than not, the coat does not grow back in as the lustrous and shiny coat that it originally was.
**”PawZ” will require owners to sign a release, when a double-coated dog is brought in to be shaved down. This release will state that the owner understands the health risks to their dog that can result from removing a significant portion of the protective layer of their bodies.**