Catch up -2

So, I'm trying to remember some other situations that have happened the last four days since I've blogged.

I've recently grooming for a some folks that have hit hard times.  I want to remind you that when you choose a groom choose one that fits your lifestyle, your pets needs, and your budget.  For instance, if you don't have time to brush everyday and you have a hairy dog lets get it shaved down nice and tight so you don't have to brush for three months.  Wouldn't that be cool!?  Also, if you have a really tight budget because of all the things life throws at us, let's do a low cost shave only groom, shave the hair off so I don't have to see you for 3 to 6 months and you won't feel bad because it saved you money and you don't have to come in again for a months!  There are always options and I'd rather save you some money and get you an ala carte groom for your pet rather then not see your pet for 2 years.  Nail can get totally out of control in a year.

Thank you,
Dede Croy
www.myfavoritegroomer.com

Days of catch up-1

So, I realized that when I took on doing this blog I thought I would have a helper but since it didn't work out, it hit me that I am gonna get days behind since I do everything else with my business.  Crazy!  So, here I am trying to remember the situations and pets that I want to tell you about.  They all seem to run in together after the first day.  20 pets later 50 clients later you can see how it might be an array of thoughts to spill.  So, I guess I better try to take some notes until I can get it onto this blog.

The first situation I want to share that I CAN REMEMBER, lol is yesterday during an outdoor event I saw this pet that looked like a Bichon Maltese mix.  It had a longer body than a Maltese but thick hair like a Shihtzu.  It had a bloody gash in its back leg.  It wasn't dripping but you know how you have a really deep cut and it's fresh and it's completely bright red.  Well, this white dog had that!  I went up to the Mom who was waiting in line for the low cost vaccinations and asked her "you do know there is a gash on the back leg of your dog right?"  She non chalantly explained she knew it was there with a smile told me how her daughter got to cutting the dogs hair and she had no idea how the daughter could have gotten skin.  Well, I was further telling her that it looks BAD and to keep it VERY clean and monitor it and not to let the pet lick at it at all otherwise the germs in the pets mouth and wetness of licking it would make it inflammed, irritated, and later infected (which she may not realize that's an $150 Vet visit!  And as I further looked at it from the few steps away I was at I could definitely see straight scissor swipes.  This poor pet.

All I can say is DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS USE SCISSORS ON YOUR PET.  They don't know what they are doing and pets are not toys folks.  I felt horrible for that pet.  I know adults that have done the same too.  Trying to save a buck on the groom or maybe even embarrassed for letting the hair of the dog go over a year without grooming.  So, this advice is for those parents too.  I too once took a pair of scissors to Duke before I was ever a groomer.  For some reason it's absolutely hard to explain that the skin is usually closer than you think.  Before you know it if you are not holding the shears the proper direction you are right up against the skin or in the skin and then its too late.  Take a training class like the ones we offer but do not attempt to cut hair without taking time to educate yourself first.  Your second option is to come in for a shave only groom which will save you money too!  There are options with My Favorite Groomer at least.  I'm here to help, educate, and give you tips. Don't hesitate to ask first before you start an endeavor that might leave a bloody gash in your pet.  

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Thank you,
Dede Croy

The Day before your pets groom

I groomed a pet yesterday that when the client came in she explained to me the night before she had already tried to do one of her pets nails and quicked (made bleed) several of the nails.  I don't know why this happens.  If your appointment is coming up don't worry about what has gone unnoticed for several months already.  Its not worth it.  If you can get your pet in at all its better than if you couldn't.  We all have our hold backs whether its family, work, health, or money.  A groomer like myself doesn't hold it against you I'm here to educate you on what I see and then fix the problems the day you come in.  Several days before this another client came in and her dog smelled like it just got a bath.  Truly, you don't have to impress your groomer folks.  I am the one that is supposed to do all the tidying up.  I'm your groomer and it's ok to save the hard pet stuff for me.  I don't mind. I'll just tell you if the nails did go too long and if the coat has matting.  But, I'll also be the one to take care of it for you.  So as long as its not harmful to the pet on severe matting cases.

Thank you for being my clients.  I'm here for you and your pets through it all.
Dede
www.myfavoritegroomer.com

A day late

Reporting on a pet I groomed a week ago.  Found out the pekingese I groomed and have known since she was a puppy had a severe knee issue and went into surgery the day after our groom.  She is in recovery and because I made quick judgement and referred her to the Vet immediately as well as doing a low cost groom for the client since I felt she was going to be needing the money for the Vet, little Lacey will recover soon.  It touches my heart when clients let me know that my judgment is right there with what I love doing.  And my instincts were right.  Love you Lacey and I'll pray for you a fast recovery.  :)