Pet Grooming Orange County

Puppy’s First Grooming

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Puppy’s First Grooming

Dogs require grooming their entire life. It’s important that their first grooming experience is a pleasant one so that they will not resist future grooming sessions. However, if you wait too long to take them for professional grooming it could lead to resistance and fear that can be difficult to overcome. Let’s discuss puppy’s first grooming.

Although young dogs are often nervous of the noise and activity of a grooming salon, they are more likely to become accepting of the experience in the future if they are exposed to it early. Check with your groomer to see at what age they will begin to see your puppy. Most grooming salons will allow them once they’ve received their second set of vaccinations.

Early exposure to the grooming experience should be carefully balanced with protecting your puppy from infectious diseases. Many groomers recommend waiting until your puppy is fully vaccinated before making their first grooming appointment. Typically, this is right around four months of age. They don’t usually need a full grooming treatment at this point, but it is the perfect time to get them used to the sights and sounds of the salon.

You can begin preparing your puppy for regular grooming when you first bring them home. Brush your puppy gently, pick up its feet and feel between its toes. Wipe the insides of its ears with a soft cloth and brush its teeth on a regular basis. Offer praise and treats during these sessions to keep the experience both positive and fun.

Your puppy’s first grooming session probably won’t include a full haircut. Instead it will be a shortened session that introduces your puppy to the groomer and the tools that are used in the grooming process. Your puppy will probably receive a gentle bath, with a nail trim, ear cleaning and a light trim of the face, feet and sanitary area. At each appointment the groomer will do a little bit more as your puppy gradually gets used to each procedure.

We hope that this information has been helpful as we strive to provide education on all aspects of pet care.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers quality dog and cat grooming in Orange County, California. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

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Keeping Your Pets Safe When It’s Cold

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Keeping Your Pets Safe When It’s Cold

As the cold weather sets in, it’s important to remember some of the problems that our pets face during this time of year. While some pets require only minimal care, others have a much harder time with the cold weather. Let’s discuss how to keep your pets safe when it’s cold outside.

Pets that spend most of their time indoors during the winter can face problems with their skin and coat. Indoor heat can cause moisture loss and dry skin, resulting in intense itching. When their winter coat becomes too much for them, they will shed in an effort to become comfortable again. Coat strippers can be used to remove the dead hair without damaging the coat. These are excellent for double coated dogs. After removing the dead hair, it’s important to bathe your pet to clean the skin and replace any lost oils and moisture. Remember that nails must be trimmed in the winter so they don’t become cracked or uncomfortable for your pet. A trip to the grooming salon can do wonders for your pet’s health and mood during the winter.

Because the skin is attempting to replace lost oils, ears tend to build up more waxy material during the winter. Ears should be cleaned at least twice a month to avoid any issues. If the ears appear to be inflamed or irritated, clean them daily until the issue is resolved. Most ear infections can be cured with daily cleaning when caught early enough.

Sometimes pets require additional support for their skin and coat during the winter. A good quality fatty acid supplements can help prevent cracking and irritation of the skin by replacing lost oils from the inside out.

Foot problems are extremely common in the winter and are usually caused by arthritis. Sore joints can cause limping and poor foot placement, increasing trauma to the foot pads. Offering your pet a high quality glucosamine and chondroitin supplement can increase joint fluid and ease fatigue and trauma to the feet.

We hope that this information has been helpful as we strive to provide education on all aspects of pet care.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers quality dog and cat grooming in Orange County, California. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

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Pet Safety For The Holidays

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Pet Safety For The Holidays

Holiday festivities can create a variety of problems for both people and their pets. While you can’t always control every holiday problem, it’s up to you to take precautions on behalf of your pet. With a little thought and preparation you can make the holidays happy and safe for your entire family.

Eating the wrong thing is the biggest danger to your pet during this time of the year. In fact, it’s the number one reason pets end up in the emergency clinic. During the holidays there are a lot of temptations for your pet, including extra food and decorations.

The best way to prevent decoration disasters is to replace fresh greenery with artificial plants. If you must decorate with fresh greenery, be sure to use special care when hanging and removing decorations to ensure pets can’t access dangerous items. Always hang greenery (artificial and real) securely and out of the reach of pets.

When selecting gifts for your pet, be sure to choose things that are appropriate for their size, age and ability. Keep your pet’s allergies and weight in mind when selecting treats. Even though letting pets unwrap their gifts can be fun to watch, you should monitor them closely with ribbons and bows which can cause severe intestinal issues if ingested.

Remember to consider your pet when decorating your tree. Tinsel and ribbon might be intriguing to pets and can cause major problems if ingested. Ornaments, if chewed, can cause cuts in your pet’s mouth, throat and intestines. They can also create choking hazards. It’s a good idea to encircle your tree with an exercise pen to keep curious pets away from your decorations. You might also want to run extension cords through plastic pipes to stop pets from becoming electrocuted.

A feast, even just one day a year, isn’t safe for pets. Too much food, or too many fatty foods can cause severe and life threatening inflammation of the pancreas known as pancreatitis. Symptoms include sudden vomiting and pain in the abdominal area. Also, many holiday foods are poisonous to pets or can cause a choking hazard. Avoid offering table scraps and let your guests know that they shouldn’t share their meal with your pets.

We hope that this information has been helpful as we strive to provide education on all aspects of pet care.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers quality dog and cat grooming in Orange County, California. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

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Making Paw Print Ornaments

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Holiday Fun – Making Paw Print Ornaments

The holidays are an excellent time to celebrate with your entire family, including your pets. One activity that can bring a family together during this special time of year is making holiday ornaments. This is an inexpensive way to decorate your home while creating personalized ornaments that represent your entire family. The following instructions will help you create paw print dough ornaments:

  1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, ½ cup of salt and ½ cup of water. Mix thoroughly to form your dough.
  3. Lay the dough on a flat surface. Sprinkle some flour on a rolling pin and the surface of the dough and roll your dough out to a thickness of ¼ inch.
  4. Cut out a circle or square of dough that is large enough to fit your pet’s paw.
  5. Press your pet’s paw down into the dough to create a paw print. You might need a little help to keep your pet still.
  6. Using a toothpick, write your pet’s name across the middle of the paw print or below it.
  7. Use the same toothpick to create a hole in the top of the ornament. This will be the hole that you will thread your ribbon through to hang your ornament.
  8. Place your ornament on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake your paw print ornament in the oven for two hours.
  10. After the ornament has cooled completely you can paint it however you like. You can also glue sequins and glitter to the ornament for an extra special look.
  11. Once the paint is dry, thread some ribbon through the hole at the top of the paw print ornament and tie a knot at the top. Now you are ready to hang your ornament!
  12. In addition to decorating your home or tree, these ornaments can be tied to the tops of presents.

We hope that this information has been helpful as we strive to provide education on all aspects of pet care.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers quality dog and cat grooming in Orange County, California. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

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Pets and House Guests

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Pets and House Guests

The holiday season often brings a steady stream of house guests. The holidays are a wonderful time to open our homes to distant relatives, friends and other guests. However, mixing holiday guests with your pets can result in a number of problems. While you should be able to entertain guests you don’t want to make your pets feel unwelcome in their own home.

Make sure that all of your guests know that you have a pet before they arrive. Even though your close family and friends probably already know about your pets, check to see if they will be bringing anybody else. Informing guests of the type of pet that you have will give them the opportunity to alert you of any allergies. Although guests with severe allergies are likely to decline an invitation, less severe allergies will require you to spend some extra time vacuuming and cleaning. Informing your guests of your pets can go a very long way towards making holiday visits run smoothly.

Prepare a special place for your pet ahead of time. While it might not seem fair to keep them away from the festivities, you must consider their comfort and safety. It might sometimes be better for your pet to spend a few hours in a safe and comfortable place. Prepare the space with a water bowl, food and toys and remember to check on them regularly.

If you decide to keep your pet out during holiday get-togethers you will need to monitor them closely. Make sure that your pet is not bothering your guests or begging for food. Also, watch for guests that feed your pet from the table. Kids often don’t realize when they are playing too rough, putting themselves and your pet in danger. House guests that engage in behaviors such as roughhousing or improper feeding might be putting your pet at risk. As the host, it is your responsibility to ensure that your guests are following the house rules in regards to your pet.

We hope that this information has been helpful as we strive to provide education on all aspects of pet care.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers quality dog and cat grooming in Orange County, California. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

Receive a free teeth brushing for your pet when you mention our blog!

 

Choosing the Right Groomer

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Choosing the Right Groomer

Responsible pet parents want what is best for their pets. However, choosing a pet groomer can be a little confusing. Currently, pet groomers in the United States are not required to undergo any special training before handling sharp instruments around pets. While even the best groomer will sometimes nick an animal, an inept groomer can cause serious injuries. This is why it is so important to find an experienced pet groomer that is both skilled and kind. Currently, there is an estimated 30,000 grooming businesses in the U.S. Finding the right one for your pet requires more than just a quick search through listings on the web.

Claws N Paws Day Spa opened in 2001. Unlike many other Orange County grooming shops, we are not a chain store that is required to follow corporate rules. Instead, we are able to bend certain policies in order to better accommodate you and your pet.

Pet safety and comfort is always our number one concern. We are not a small or un-established grooming shop that must purchase only bargain shampoos and discount grooming supplies. When it comes to the health and safety of your pets, we will always choose quality over cost. In addition, our four groomers each have between five and twenty years of grooming experience totaling a whopping fifty years of combined experience!

Grooming appointments are scheduled throughout the day so that each pet can receive individualized attention and go home as soon as it is finished. We will never keep your pet all day. Our grooming shop is sprayed for fleas every single month. In fact, we will not accept pets that are infested with fleas, without de-fleaing them first. This ensures that other pets will not bring fleas home from our establishment.

Claws N Paws is one of the few grooming shops in Orange County that is recommended by several local veterinarians. While we might not be your cheapest option, when shopping around for a grooming shop please keep in mind that you will always get what you pay for!

For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

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