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Honor Your Pet This Valentine’s Day

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Honor Your Pet This Valentine’s Day

Our pets love us unconditionally year after year. If you have a pet, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special love that you have for your pet. Honor your pet this Valentine’s Day with any (or all) of the following suggestions.

Have professional photos taken of your pet

We only have our pets for so long, but pictures and memories can last a lifetime. Consider scheduling a special photography session for your pet this Valentine’s Day. Most places offer special backgrounds and props to create the perfect image.

Create a paw print in clay

Just like photographs, a paw print in clay is a lasting impression of your pet that you can keep forever. Creating one can be an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time with your pet. You can purchase clay handprint kits at most craft stores.

Spoil your pet with a special treat

Holidays are the ideal time to treat our pets to something special. Purchase them a special meal or their favorite treat this Valentine’s Day. If your pet has a sensitive stomach, consider getting them a toy instead. Just make sure that anything you give your pet is safe for them!

Pamper your pet with a spa day

If your pet enjoys getting groomed, and many of them do, make an appointment at Claws N Paws Day Spa. While they are here they will receive a soothing bath, blow dry and nail trim. They will look and feel wonderful afterwards! (This is an excellent idea before a photo shoot.)

Set aside some time to spend with your pet

Life can get extremely hectic at times. Between work, shopping, kids and other responsibilities we often don’t put enough time aside for our pets. This Valentine’s Day, set aside an hour or two to spend with your pet. You could go for a walk, or play one of their favorite games at home. You could even take them to pick out a new toy at your local pet store. Your pet will appreciate this special time with you more than anything you can buy.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers full service pet grooming and mobile pet grooming in Orange County, California. To schedule an appointment for your furry friend, please call us at 714-962-1005.

 

New Year’s Eve Safety For Your Pet

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New Year’s Eve Safety For Your Pet

No matter what you’re doing this New Year’s Eve, there are some precautions you will need to take for the safety of your pet. New Year’s Eve can be scary for pets. Unfortunately, it gets even worse when you add house guests and party food into the mix. The following tips can help keep your pet safe this New Year’s Eve.

Make Sure That Your Pet Can Find It’s Way Home

Fireworks and party poppers can send pets running out the door on New Year’s Eve. In order to ensure their safe return make sure that they have a collar and that their ID tag and microchip information are up-to-date. Shelters will scan for a microchip even if pets do not have a collar on. If your pet isn’t chipped, there’s no time like the present to get that taken care of.

Keep Food and Drinks Away From Pets

Many foods and beverages are poisonous to pets. Even seemingly innocent food like avocados and grapes can be deadly. If you are having guests over for the holidays, make sure that you tell them to keep food and drinks out of reach of your pets at all times.

Create A Safe Space For Your Pet

A quiet room is the best option for pets on New Year’s Eve. If possible, play some soothing music in the room to distract them from other noises, such as party guests and fireworks. Provide your pets with soft bedding as well as plenty of food and water.

Use Only Safe, Non-Toxic Decorations

When decorating your home, make sure the decorations you use aren’t made from toxic materials and that they can’t easily be broken. Keep in mind that small decorations can become lodged in your pet’s digestive tract if eaten.

Check That Gates and Fences Are Secure

Before New Year’s Eve, check to make sure that all gates and fences are secure, and that pets do not have a way out of your yard. Although it’s advised to keep pets indoors at all times during New Year’s Eve, if you must take them outside, make sure that they are on a leash.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers professional pet grooming and mobile pet grooming in Orange County, CA. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 715-962-1005 today.

 

Cat Adoptions

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We have many wonderful cats and kittens looking for their forever homes! Please read on to learn more about our cat adoptions.

Bottle-fed kittens

Stray and abandoned newborn kittens are found all the time. These babies are helpless without human intervention. If a surrogate mother isn’t available, they must be bottle-fed around the clock. This includes waking up throughout the night, assisting them with elimination and keeping them warm and safe from harm. It’s a lot like taking care of a newborn child. Kitten formula even costs about the same as human formula.

Bottle-fed kittens are very comfortable around humans and can be extremely affectionate. When socialized from a young age, they can be taught to live with other pets and children. Bottle-fed kittens make wonderful pets.

Adult cats

Adult cats are frequently abandoned. The usual reasons include behavior problems, moving and allergies. However, with the right care and attention, all if these issues can be avoided or corrected. When adult cats are abandoned, they often become depressed and fearful of people and other pets. A rescue facility can work with these pets to correct any behavior issues and help them trust humans again. Once adopted, adult cats are often extremely affectionate and grateful to be loved.

Cats with special needs

Sometimes elderly and disabled cats are abandoned. This is an especially difficult situation. Elderly and disabled cats require a lot of love and attention. While rescue facilities can help these cats feel confident around humans, living in a permanent home is the most ideal situation for these feline friends. Elderly and disabled cats can make wonderful companions for those willing to give them a chance.

Donations always appreciated

Cat rescue facilities must pay for vet expenses, cat litter, cat food, medications and kitten formula out of pocket. These expenses add up quickly. If you can’t adopt but still wish to help, donations are always appreciated!

Adopt, don’t shop

Unfortunately, we only have room for so many cats and kittens. Once we are full, we must turn other needy pets away. When you adopt a rescued cat or kitten you not only help a deserving feline, you help other pets in need by making room for them.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has many wonderful rescued cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Many of our kittens were bottle-fed and all of our adoptable cats and kittens have been socialized with cats and people. Please call 714-962-1005 for more information.

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.

This Orange County Pet Groomer Believes That Pets Can Improve Your Health

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This Orange County Pet Groomer Believes That Pets Can Improve Your Health

Claws N Paws Day Spa, your Orange County pet groomer, believes that pets can be good for your health. In fact, research over the past 25 years has shown that living with pets provides a variety of health benefits. Pets help lower blood pressure, boost immunity and reduce anxiety.

Fewer allergies

It used to be believed that if your family had a pet, the children were more likely to become allergic to that pet. Often, people with allergies in the family avoid pets for this reason. However, studies suggest that children that grow up in a home with pets actually have less risk of developing allergies and asthma.

Older adults

Studies have shown that Alzheimer’s patients have far fewer anxious outbursts if there is an animal in the home. Caring for a pet provides companionship and encourages exercise.  Caregivers also feel less burdened when there is a pet, especially if it is a cat, since they usually require less care than dogs.

Good for the soul

Pet parents are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets. This is especially true when people are strongly attached to their pets. Studies have shown that people with high blood pressure that adopt a dog or cat have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than people without pets.

Heart problems

Heart attack survivors who have pets survive longer than those without. Studies have shown that male pet parents in particular have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Claws N Paws Day Spa offers professional pet grooming and mobile grooming in Orange County, California. We treat your furry friend like one of the family. Stop by today to see why we are one of Fountain Valley’s most respected grooming salons. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005.

Diatomaceous Earth For Flea Control

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Diatomaceous Earth For Flea Control

Summer is right around the corner. As the weather begins to warm up, fleas can become a very big problem. For effective flea control, consider using Diatomaceous Earth. Diatomaceous Earth is an excellent and inexpensive way to control external and internal parasites on your dog.

What is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous Earth is a non-toxic substance made from the crushed fossils of freshwater organisms and marine life. Diatomaceous Earth is deadly to insects, yet harmless to pets and the people that love them.

How does it work?

When looked at under a microscope, Diatomaceous Earth resembles small pieces of broken glass. The sharp edges easily pierce the protective coating on insects and parasites, causing them to dehydrate and die.

Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

Internal parasites can be controlled by giving food grade Diatomaceous Earth internally. Diatomaceous Earth can be used to eliminate roundworms, whipworms, pinworms and hookworms when fed daily for thirty days. Just remember to only use food grade, because other types of Diatomaceous Earth can be dangerous to your dog.

Diatomaceous Earth can also be used to control external parasites and flies. Simply dust your dog, its bedding and any carpeted areas.

Diatomaceous Earth has been reported to absorb methyl mercury, e-coli, endotoxins, viruses, organophosphate pesticide residues, drug residues and protein. This makes Diatomaceous Earth an excellent detox solution, digestive aid and colon cleanser.

Dosage

For dogs over 55 pounds, add one tablespoon of food grade Diatomaceous Earth to their food every day. Use one teaspoon for small dogs and puppies. To control external parasites, rub the powder full strength into the coat and sprinkle on bedding and carpeting.

Claws N Paws Day Spa believes that Diatomaceous Earth is a safe and effective way to control fleas. We offer full service pet grooming in Orange County, California. For more information, or to schedule a grooming appointment, please contact us at 714-962-1005.