Happy 3rd Birthday Lance and Bear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Lance!

Happy Birthday Bear!

Look at these adorable Howl-O-Ween tricksters!

Colby is just leaping round and round in his frog costume.

Cosmo you are the bomb! So adorable as dynamite.

Molly is all pimped out ready to get some treats, bet she will do a few tricks for you.

Happy 8th Birthday to Two Very Special Little Guys!!!!

Fez

Cosmo

We have Two October Birthday boys,  Happy 8th Birthday to Fez & Cosmo!!!!1

Happy 2nd Birthday Stanley !!!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Stanley!   Stanley was just a small little puppy when he started here in Day Care and has grown into a very handsome man.  He is fun loving, energetic and friends to all he encounters.

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Teszy- Happy 5th Birthday!

Pepper-Happy 2nd Birthday!

Lucy-Happy 3rd Birthday!

 

Coco-Happy 5th Birthday!

Pets Gone Healthy 8th Anniversay

Stop by and see Avery, our mobile groomer, as she help Pets Gone Healthy Celebrate their 8th Anniversary.
June 22, 2013 from 10am - 3pm at 505 Boston Post Road West (route 20).  Free samples, demos, raffles and so much more.

Hope to see you there!!

Happy Birthday to best friends Tuba and Buddy! ! ! !

Tuba, an aussiedoodle and Buddy, the puggle are best friends in doggie day care and they will be celebrating their birthday's this week.

All of your friends here at A Diamond In The Ruff want to wish both Tuba and Buddy A Very Happy Birthday this week.

Shave-Downs of Fur-Bearing Dogs: Triggering skin disease and lawsuits

Shave-Downs of Fur-Bearing Dogs: Triggering skin disease and lawsuits

 

It is a well-known fact within the animal medical community and experienced grooming salons that do shave downs of the fur-bearing dogs may lead to alopecia (hair loss) and skin disease. There are a myriad of skin diseases, under the category of "Coat Funk", that are either caused by or triggered by the shave down groom of the fur-bearing dog. Although some have referred to "Coat Funk" only as the absence or destruction of guard coat., "Coat Funk" refers to a myriad of diseases such as The Black Skin Disease, Alopecia X, Sebaceous Adentis and Post Shaving or Post Clipping Alopecia to mention just a few.                    Examples of  "Coat Funk"   The mechanism for causing or triggering "Coat Funk", after-shave downs in the fur-bearing dogs, is unknown to medical researchers. It is simply known that there is a high incidence of "Coat Funk" as a result of shave downs. Furthermore, shave downs of fur-bearing dogs should ONLY be done for medical reasons. Cosmetic choices for fur-bearing dog shave downs, such as a pet owner'd desire to reduce shedding or make the pet more comfortable in the summer heat, are unacceptable reasons for the pet to have its hair shaved. If a dog is shaved down for cosmetic purposes and develops "Coat Funk", it is assumed that the groomer iatrogenic ally caused the disease and it held legally responsible for the resulting skin and hair coat disease. The determination of whether you as a groomer will perform a shave down on a fur-bearing dog is to directed only by the vet. Since all shave downs are to be performed for medical purposes, simply ask the pet owner to bring in a written notice from their veterinarian requesting the shave down for their pet. Your shave down groom then becomes an extension of veterinary treatment and the veterinarian becomes legally responsible if "Coat Funk" occurs as a result. Some veterinarians may feel that it is medically important that the dog may become overheated or that excessive shedding is medically not in the best interest of that fur-bearing pet. Have the veterinarian esssentially write the order to perform the shave down for thos cosmetic purposes and let the vet be accountable if  "Coat Funk" occurs after you the groomer do the shave down. Groomers are rapidly evolving into a highly respected profession by the general public. Groomers are not just stylists, but they are also considered to be on the margin of the animal health care industry. So, lack of knowledge of services performed ont he skin and hair coat of the pet by the groomer that may have a negative health effect is inexcusable. Performing grooming services on a pet, knowing that it can be potentially injurious to the pet, such as a shave down of fur-bearing dogs only for cosmetic purposes, is even more egregious and open to litigation. So, when one of your better customers (clients) request 'The Shave Down", educate the pet owner of the potential negative effects on the skin and hair coat post shave down and, instead offer regular bathing and brush outs of the pet or refer them to a veterinarian for the the pet medical recommendation in writing for the groomer shave down. In addition to the written direction from the veterinarian, have the pet owner sign a waiver exempting you from skin and hair coat damage post shave down.

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Stanley sporting his new hair cut!

Tuba

Tuba, Buddy, Coco, Zelda, Baily & Fez 

Stanley, Pepper and Bella

Happy Memorial Day!!!!

Have A Happy And Safe Memorial Day Weekend! 

We will be closed from 5/25/13 through 5/27/13.

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Day Care Video

Bella and Stanley

10 Plants That Are Poisonious To Dogs

Below find a list of 10 popular plants that are poisonous to dogs, you can get a full listing at ASPCA.org.

1)  Grapes-toxin can leads to kidney failure.

2) Mushrooms-as most dogs can not differentiate between poisonous and not do not allow them to consume any unless you are confident in identifying the species.  Amanita, Galerina and Lepiota species are especially dangerous because the toxins that they carry can cause a series of worsening symptoms, from vomiting to swelling in the brain. Amanita phalloides, the Death Cap mushroom, is responsible for most of the reported fatal mushroom poisoning cases in dogs.

3)  Marijuana-slows the heart rate, lack of coordination, disorientation, drooling and tremors that can last for up to three days.

4) Lilies-The peace lily, calla lily, amaryllis, lily of the valley, autumn crocus and the common houseplant, giant Dracaena or palm lily, are all dangerous to dogs. Ingestion of these can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, anorexia and tremors.

5)  Black walnuts-as they decompose they grow molds that cause tremors and seizures.

6)  Sago Palm-the whole plant is dangerous especially the seeds.  The seeds contain toxins called cysasssin even if a dog ingests a single seed they need immediate medical attention.

7)  Azalea-Ingestion the leaves can cause serious issues such as digestive upset, drooling, loss of appetite, weakness and leg paralysis. In some extreme cases it has lead to coma or death.

8)  Castor Bean-burns the mouth and throat.

9)  Daffodils-poisonous alkaloids that can cause vomiting, excessive salivation, diarrhea, convulsions, tremors and heart problems.

10)   Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)- causes burning of the mouth, throat and swelling of the esophagus.

Happy 1st Birthday Chomper!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Chomper.  He is a fun loving playful little guy who is always up for a great time.  We all hope that you have a great First Birthday!!!! You are very special!

Happy 2nd Birthday Riley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Riley is a little girl with a lot spunk.  She is rough and tumble and enjoys her time in day care to the fullest.  She is always up for playing with her friends and she has many.  Happy 2nd Birthday Little Girl!!!!