Pet Grooming Orange County

Taking Care of Your Pet’s Skin in the Winter

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Taking Care of Your Pet’s Skin in the Winter

Winter can be extremely hard on our pet’s skin. The cold, windy weather combined with the dry heat found in most homes can cause a number of problems for both us and our furry friends. During the winter months your pet’s skin might become dry, itchy and flaky. Luckily, it isn’t that difficult to take care of your pet’s skin in the winter.

Bathing and Grooming

One of the most common complaints during the winter is dandruff. Dandruff is the result of dead skin cells that can be seen on the surface of the skin or in the hair. This can be an unsightly problem, especially when the skin tries to compensate by producing more oil, leading to dead skin cells that clump together and become patchy layers on the surface of the skin.

Unfortunately, bathing can make dandruff worse. This is because bathing too often, or with the wrong shampoo, can cause chemical reactions or strip the skin of its natural oils. In order to avoid this you must use a moisturizing shampoo specially designed for pets and bathe your pet no more than once a month.

After bathing and drying your pet, use a soft brush to gently remove any patches of skin and stimulate the hair follicles and natural oil glands. Careful removal of dead skin cells and loose hair allows the skin to repair itself.

Diet

It is extremely important to feed your pet a healthy and well balanced diet all year long to ensure healthy skin. While a nutritious diet cannot completely eliminate the chance of your pet developing skin problems, it will make them easier to treat. During the winter, you might want to consider adding supplements to your pet’s diet. Ask your groomer or a veterinarian for recommendations.

Other Causes

Sometimes winter skin problems are the result of allergies, health issues or parasites. Your veterinarian can help determine what’s causing the problem and how you can solve it. If your pet is scratching non-stop and is causing damage to their skin, you will need to see your veterinarian immediately before they develop an infection.

Pets have different needs during the winter. Claws N Paws Day Spa can help you determine what your pet needs to keep their skin and coat healthy. Please call us at 714-962-1005 to schedule an appointment!

 

Regular Pet Grooming Can Help Reduce Shedding

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Regular Pet Grooming Can Help Reduce Shedding

In other parts of the world, pets shed their fur in seasons. As the weather changes, house pets grow and lose their hair in cycles. In Southern California, the weather changes aren’t significant enough to cause this to happen. Instead, our pets tend to shed all year round. This adds up to a lot of hair on our carpets, furniture and clothing. While brushing your pet at home can reduce the amount of loose hair on your pet, regular grooming is your best defense against excessive shedding.

Professional grooming removes loose hair

Professional pet grooming helps remove dead hair in several ways. When your pet receives a bath at the pet salon, your groomer’s goal is to remove as much loose hair as possible. This starts with the way that the warm water is directed into their fur. The shampoo is then massaged deep into their coat, encouraging loose hair removal. After their bath, pets are dried with a high powered hand dryer. This dryer removes even more loose hair, preventing it from ending up in your car or home. Once dry, your pet is thoroughly brushed. This final brushing takes care of any extra hair that might be left over after the bath.

Regular trips to the groomer reduces shedding

Professional pet grooming is an extremely effective way to control shedding. For best results, pets should be groomed every four to six weeks. Even though it might be tempting to bathe your pet more often, additional baths between monthly grooming visits should be avoided as they can dry out the skin. Dry skin is itchy and more prone to damage and infection. Between baths, pets can be brushed at home to remove any loose hairs and prevent tangles. Ask your groomer which type of brush is best for your pet’s coat.

Quality pet grooming in Orange County, California

Claws N Paws Day Spa is located in beautiful Fountain Valley, California. We offer full service pet grooming for both dogs and cats from our Southern California based pet salon. We also offer mobile grooming from our fully equipped mobile grooming van. Our professional pet groomers have several years of experience and are properly equipped to handle a variety of different grooming situations. Please give us a call if you’ve been having a hard time dealing with excessive shedding. We can be reached at 714-062-1005.

Make Your Holiday Grooming Appointments Now!

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Make Your Holiday Grooming Appointments Now!

The holidays are right around the corner and you are probably busy getting ready. Many people are picking out menus, preparing for houseguests and decorating their homes. We all want everything to be perfect. When preparing for the holidays make sure that you don’t forget about your pet!

Even if you always schedule your pet’s monthly appointment a few days in advance, or if you haven’t considered how dirty they will become between now and when your guests arrive; keep in mind that your pets will likely need some grooming attention this holiday season.

Holiday appointments book up quickly!

During the holiday season Claws N Paws Day Spa is extremely busy. We attend to each pet individually and we do not run our salon like an assembly line. This is why we only have so many holiday grooming spaces available. In order to reserve your pet’s holiday grooming appointment, you must schedule it now. Please keep in mind that even if your pet visits us every month, you will still need to schedule their holiday appointment in advance.

Holiday grooming for every pet

Holiday grooming might be different for every pet. For many, it will be their regularly scheduled bath and haircut. Occasionally, pet parents wish to try a different haircut for the holidays. We’ve done everything from breed cuts to Mohawks.

Shorthaired pets also require grooming during the holiday season. These pets typically visit us for their regular bath and nail trim. Professional bathing prevents shedding and offensive odors. (No one likes to pet a stinky dog.)

Reserve you pet’s space today!

Claws N Paws Days Spa offers full service pet grooming from our salon in Fountain Valley, California. We also offer mobile grooming to many areas of Orange County. Holiday grooming appointments are available for both dogs and cats. Holiday grooming might include a bath or a bath and a haircut. Please specify the type of appointment you would like when calling.

Claws N Paws is booking holiday appointments now. To reserve your pet’s space, please give us a call as soon as possible. You can reach us at 714-962-1005.

 

 

Keeping Your Pet Safe When they Are Away From Home

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Keeping Your Pet Safe When they Are Away From Home

When you care about your pet you want to do everything that you can to keep them safe. You take extra steps to ensure that they aren’t able to run into traffic or access anything that could be dangerous to their health. What about when they are they are away from home? Are you doing all that you can to keep them safe?

Your Pets Deserve The Very Best

Most people wouldn’t leave their child with someone that they didn’t know and trust. They would check references and ask friends and family for referrals. It should be no different with your pet. Every year, hundreds of pets are injured or killed when they are away from home. It’s important that you take the necessary steps to get to know the people that take care of your pet. While you might not be able to avoid accidents altogether, you can significantly reduce the chance of injury away from home.

An inexperienced or inattentive groomer can cause serious injuries in a very short amount of time. Answering just one text message on a cell phone makes it possible for a pet to fall from the grooming table. Sometimes pets break their neck when they fall. When left unattended too long, they could suffocate from their restraint.

Cuts and burns are common as well. Burns might occur from improper brushing, dull clipper blades, extremely hot water and grooming dryers. Serious cuts can be caused by scissors or clippers.  Although skin irritation should be expected when a pet is severely matted, almost all serious injuries in the grooming salon are caused by groomer negligence.

Find A Groomer You Can Trust

Choosing a groomer for your pet might seem overwhelming. You want to make sure that your pet is well taken care of when you can’t be there. Ask friends and family for referrals. Your veterinarian should be able to refer you to a respected grooming salon in your area.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has been taking care of Orange County’s pets since 2001. We are recommended by many local veterinarians and pet parents. Please stop by our grooming salon to look around and meet our groomers. We understand how important your pet is to you. Our groomers have many years of experience and are fully trained to safely care for your pet.

Please call 714-962-1005 for more information or to schedule a grooming appointment.

The Problem With Switching Groomers

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Just like people, animals prefer a safe and stable environment. Although visiting the groomer might cause some initial anxiety, pets soon get used to the sights, sounds and smells of the grooming salon. Over time, many pets develop close bonds with their groomer and are typically pleased to see them. Even timid pets become less fearful with each visit.

Whenever you change to a new grooming salon your pet must begin the adjustment process all over again. Sometimes they never get to complete the process before they are moved to yet another salon. Not only does this cause an undue amount of stress for your pet, it can be harmful to their health as well.

Pets that are stressed are more likely to become ill, have a suppressed immune system and exhibit behavioral problems. Stress often triggers aggression and separation anxiety in pets. It is up to us as their caregivers to eliminate or reduce stress as much as possible.

Finding a grooming salon can be difficult when you don’t know where to start. Consider asking your veterinarian for a recommendation. Make sure that you visit the salon before bringing your pet in for the first time. This gives you the opportunity to meet the groomers, see the salon and see their work in person. If you like what you see, then you can set up an appointment for your pet.

Once you find a grooming salon that you are happy with, it’s extremely important to stick with it. Most pets require grooming services once a month. Keep in mind that it might take your pet six or more visits to get comfortable with their groomer. It can take even longer with young or fearful pets.

If you must change grooming salons try to pick one that is run in a similar fashion to your previous salon. Ensure that the noise level is about the same and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Talk to the groomer and watch how they treat the animals in their care. Remember that it will take your pet more time to adjust each time that you switch groomers.

If you cannot continue visiting the same grooming salon the best thing that you can do for your pet is check to see if your current groomer offers mobile grooming services. This way your pet will know the groomers and you can rest assured that they receive the same quality care that they did at the salon.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has been in business since April, 2001. We provide a loving and stable grooming environment for your pet. We offer top quality mobile grooming for clients that can’t make it to our full service salon in Fountain Valley, California.

Please call 714-962-1005 for more information.

Orange County Groomer – Melatonin Use In Pets

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Orange County Groomer – Melatonin Use In Pets

Melatonin is often used by humans to help with sleep problems. What you might not know is that it also has many health benefits for dogs and cats. Claws N Paws Day Spa, your local Orange County groomer, cares about your pets and believes that melatonin use can be extremely beneficial to their overall health and well-being.

Most people think that melatonin is used solely for sleep issues, however this simply isn’t true. When used correctly, melatonin can have many health benefits for both people and their pets.

In people, melatonin is used to:

  • Regulate the immune system
  • Induce restful sleep
  • Reduce skin damage caused by UV radiation
  • Protect against degenerative side effects caused by corticosteroids
  • Reduce the side effects and enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy

Melatonin also acts as a powerful antioxidant and is often used as part of the therapy for hormone-induced cancers.

What about our pets?

In dogs and cats, melatonin might be prescribed for a number of different conditions including:

  • Sleep problems
  • Cushing’s disease
  • Separation anxiety
  • Type II diabetes mellitus
  • Cancer
  • Alopecia X

Melatonin is generally considered safe when used at the recommended dosage. However, it should ONLY be used under the supervision of a veterinarian. This is because melatonin is a hormone and can interact with a number of different processes in your pet’s body, as well as other medications that they might be taking. Regular monitoring is necessary if melatonin is to be used for a long period of time.

If you feel that melatonin might benefit your pet, we encourage you to talk with your veterinarian.

Claws N Paws Day Spa is located in Fountain Valley, CA. We offer full service grooming services for both dogs and cats. For your convenience, we also offer mobile grooming. For more information, or to schedule your next grooming appointment, please call (714)962-1005.