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Sammy loves playing at day care. Sophie and Lance (goldens) take 5 from free play.
Maya enjoys a sunny spot in outdoor yard. Zelda beats Buddy and Tuba for the ball.
Fez and Buddy take a rest together on a rainy day.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Shave-Downs of Fur-Bearing Dogs
It is a well-known fact within the animal medical community and experienced grooming salons that shave-downs of fur-bearing dogs may lead to alopecia (hair loss) and skin disease. These dogs fall under the category of "Coat Funk" that is caused by or triggered by the shave down of the fur-bearing dog. Examples are: the Black Skin Disease, Alopecia X, Sebaceous Adentis and Post Shaving or Post Clipping Alopecia to mention a few.
Shave-downs of fur-bearing dogs should only be done for medical reasons and with written directions from the veterinarian. Cosmetic choices such as owner wants to reduce shedding or make the pet feel more comfortable in summer heat are unacceptable reasons to have the pets hair shaved down.
If a dog is shaved for cosmetic purposes and develops "Coat Funk" it is assumed that the groomer caused the disease. This is why it is important to have a written request from the veterinarian before performing any shave-down of fur-bearing dogs. Groomers should also have the owners sign a waiver exempting the groomer from any skin and/or coat damage post shave down.
Experienced groomers should and would instead suggest the regular bathing and brush outs of the pet will help with the shedding and the pet being hot during the summer weather. This helps to keep out packing of hair and dirt which do not allow the skin to breath.
see article on Shave-Down of Fur-Bearing Dogs Triggering skin disease and lawsuits by Animal Medical Center of Bradenton Florida.
Shave-downs of fur-bearing dogs should only be done for medical reasons and with written directions from the veterinarian. Cosmetic choices such as owner wants to reduce shedding or make the pet feel more comfortable in summer heat are unacceptable reasons to have the pets hair shaved down.
If a dog is shaved for cosmetic purposes and develops "Coat Funk" it is assumed that the groomer caused the disease. This is why it is important to have a written request from the veterinarian before performing any shave-down of fur-bearing dogs. Groomers should also have the owners sign a waiver exempting the groomer from any skin and/or coat damage post shave down.
Experienced groomers should and would instead suggest the regular bathing and brush outs of the pet will help with the shedding and the pet being hot during the summer weather. This helps to keep out packing of hair and dirt which do not allow the skin to breath.
see article on Shave-Down of Fur-Bearing Dogs Triggering skin disease and lawsuits by Animal Medical Center of Bradenton Florida.
Friday, June 17, 2011
******Doggie Day Care--Photo's******
Tuba and Maya take a needed rest from free play. While Sophie and Greta keep on playing their game of tug-of-war. While Cosmo was have a great time on his birthday. Jackson says "there is so much to every day I don't know where to start, I am just happy to be a part of it all."
Heat Stroke
Dogs do not sweat through their skin like humans. They sweat through the pads of their feet and their nose. Once a dogs temperature reaches 106 degrees damage to the cellular system and organs may be irreversible.
Signs:
*Increased temperature over 104 degrees, 106 degrees dire emergency
*Dark red gums
*Tacky or dry mucus membranes, specially gums
*Lying down and unwilling and/or unable to get up
*Collapses or loss of consciousness
*Thick saliva
*Dizziness and/or disorientation
Normal Dog Temp: 100.5 degrees to 102 degrees
Normal Respiration: 10 to 30 per minute
Normal Pulse: 50 to 130 per minute
(see 2011 the center for integrative veterinary care)
Friday, June 10, 2011
******Doggie Day Care--Photo's******
Remi says: "Playing at Day Care with my friends is so much Fun. That Nap Time is always needed."
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