Shaggy To Chic

Dear customers, we need your help! Lou, one of our customers beloved family member is missing. Please, if anyone has seen Lou contact us at Shaggy To Chic or get in contact with YYC Pet Recovery. Let's all keep our eyes open for Lou. Thank you

Don’t think your dog will lie still for an anesthesia-­‐free dental cleaning? K9 Gentle Dental offers no charge and deposit refunds if they cannot complete the cleaning for any reason. However, they have a 99% success rate with dogs (not including those they... refer to vets for more serious dental problems). Book your appointment by calling us at 403-246-4240.
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Shaggy To Chic is excited to announce in conjunction with K9 Gental Dental (www.k9gentledental.ca) we will be hosting an Anesthesia - Free Canine Teeth Cleaning Clinic on Monday July 18, 2016. Appointments are limited, so please call soon to reserve your spots. Cost is $229.00 + GST and we require a $30.00 + GST deposit at time of booking. Please call the salon at 403-246-4240 and ask to speak to Robert for more information or to book an appointment.

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Next topic... Bathing! Bathing plays an important role in the health of your dog's coat and skin, helping to keep your dog clean and free of dirt and parasites. And of course, there's the added benefit of making your pooch more pleasant to be around! How often should I bathe my dog? Here are some general guidelines:
... Bathing once a month works for most dogs. Dogs with an oily coat, like Basset Hounds, may need bathing as frequently as once a week. Many short-haired breeds with smooth coats, such as Beagles and Weimaraners, do just fine with less frequent baths. Breeds with water-repellent coats, such as Golden Retrievers and Great Pyrenees, should be bathed less often so as to preserve their natural oils. Dogs with thick, double coats — such as Samoyeds, Malamutes, and other Northern breeds — do best with fewer baths and a lot of extra brushing (which gets rid of loose, dead hair and helps distribute natural oils that keep your dog's skin and coat healthy)
Basically, the best way to gauge when your dog needs a bath is to give them a good sniff.
Important Health Reason: Bathing your dog keeps the skin healthy and clean, and the coat sleek and shiny. Use a good quality dog shampoo. Avoid, using human shampoo, it's pH is set for human hair and is harsher on a dog’s skin and coat than dog shampoo. Bathing the dog in warm water also aides in opening the porous hair follicles and loosens and releases dead hair that, after being blow dried, brushes out easier.
The How to... Brush your dog before the bath. Matted hair holds water, leaving your dog with irritated skin. (If you can't brush or cut the mats out yourself, take your dog to a professional groomer). Use lukewarm water. Dog skin is different from ours, and hot water can burn dogs more easily. Bath water should never be hotter than what you'd run for a human baby. Keep it even cooler for large-breed dogs, who can easily overheat. Rinse well. Any soap left in the fur can irritate your dog's skin. Rinse, rinse, and repeat the rinse. Air-dry. Hot air from a human blow-dryer is too hot for their skin. Either air-dry or use a blow-dryer designed for dogs; its lower temperatures won't cause itching or dandruff.
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Hi everyone, I really hope you are learning a few things with my recent posts. I personally enjoy sharing our knowledge!
Teeth brushing/cleaning: Dogs should have their teeth cared for just like people. In an ideal world, a dog should get its teeth brushed each day like we do. Do not use human toothpaste. Dogs swallow the toothpaste, and human toothpaste is not meant to be swallowed. It has fluoride in it and a pH balance that is meant for a human mouth, not a dog’s mouth. ...If anything, let your dog chew on bully sticks and rope toys that aid in flossing action if you cannot brush your dog’s teeth on a daily basis or use a product called "plaqclnz" available at our salon. Get your dog’s teeth looked at by a veterinarian at least once a year.
Important Health Reason: Bad oral health care leads to bad breath, weak teeth that fall out, gum disease and heart disease. If the dog’s mouth is unhealthy, they ingest the bacteria into their system and can get very sick, or they may become malnourished because their teeth are too weak to chew and eat food properly. Please visit this website to obtain more information on PlaqClnz or visite us! http://www.plaqclnz.com/how-it-works.php< br> See More

Ear cleaning: A basic need for any dog. This is a very simple and quick task, and especially important for breeds with floppy, hairy ears like cocker spaniels, golden retrievers, and basset hounds—all prone to chronic ear infections. Get some cotton balls and ear-cleaning solution for dogs, and just swab the inside the ear canal opening and around the creases. A healthy ear has little to no brownish-black wax residue, the skin is a light pink, the hair at the opening of the c...anal is thin or non-existent, and the ear has no odor. It may be necessary to pluck the hair out of the opening of the canal, which some dogs find slightly painful, but this is crucial for good ear health. An infected ear is thick with wax, the skin is red, the canal opening and creases are swollen and hot, the hair at the opening of the canal is thick and matted not allowing for any air to enter the canal, and the ear will have a foul odor. The dog will often hang its head to one side, hold the head low, paw at its ears, shake its head, and sometimes yelp while shaking the head. Ear infections in dogs are common and really painful. You must visit your veterinarian or you are up for the challenge, visit this website from r home remedies... http://www.homeremedyshop.com/13-home-rem edies-for-dog-ear…/
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First post.... Nail trims
This is a basic need for any dog. Unless your dog is daily walking around on rock-hard ground or cement that wear the toenails down, any dog is going to need a nail trim at least every 2 to 3 weeks.
Important Health Reason: Toenails that grow too long begin to snag on things like carpet. The vein inside the nail (called the quick) begins to grow in length with the nail, making a nail trim pointless if the quick is too long because then you cannot c...ut much off the nail unless you get a vet to sedate the dog in order to cauterize the vein once it’s been cut back. This is very painful for the dog. Overgrown nails are at risk of getting ripped off the dog’s toes if the nail snags on something, and then the bleeding is difficult to stop, and infection can set in. Or if the nails grow too long, they begin to curl under into the paw pads or the sides of the other toes. Severely overgrown toenails can deform and cripple the dog’s feet and legs. Long, sharp toenails are also a danger to people and other pets, as an accidental scratch can break the skin.
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Why grooming your furry friends is so important! In the next few posts, we will provide you a few tips to ensure their well being.
Every dog needs to be groomed, no matter if it’s a short-haired dachshund, a Saint Bernard, or a poodle. Grooming is an extremely important part of maintaining your dog’s health—just as much as feeding the right diet! However, different coat types have different grooming needs.
Here is what grooming consists of, and why it’s important to maintai...n basic regular grooming habits for your dog, and professional grooms if applicable.
· Nail trims · Ear cleaning · Teeth brushing/cleaning · Bathing · Brushing · Sanitary trim · Coat trimming · Paw pads
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Perfect for our hot weather... Available in our Salon. The Ruffwear Swamp Cooler uses natural evaporative cooling to keep your dog cool. Soak it in cold water, wring it out, and fasten around your dog. Evaporative cooling exchanges the dog's heat as water evaporates from the coat's reservoir. The Swamp Cooler's light color is designed to reflect heat from the sun. Combined with the evaporative cooling effect, the Swamp Cooler keeps dogs comfortable when temperatures rise. Auto-lock buckles on each side of the jacket provide easy on/off.

Interesting fact! The Beatles song “A day in the Life” has an extra high-pitched whistle, audible only to dogs. It was recorded by Paul McCartney for the enjoyment of his Shetland sheepdog.

Did you know we use the luxurious Aroma Paws products for grooming your furry friends? It safely, gently and naturally cleanses your dogs skin & coat. Available in small sizes so you can keep your dogs in style at home in between their professional grooming.

What a nice spaw day... Does it have to end?

We have been taking Bella here for a couple of years now and love this place! It is always clean and the staff is so welcoming to both humans and the "4 legged" kind! Bella was not happy about getting her paws done but Guylaine was so very patient and so loving with Bella that now is not the ordeal that it used to be! All of the groomers are very professional and so friendly and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to my family and friends!

Thank you so much for taking such great care is my little dog-daughter Andi today! She looks amazing!

So thrilled with our puppy's new cut! Thank you so much!!

Shaggy to Chic ALWAYS does a phenomenal job with our three dogs. They come home happy and their cuts are perfect! Great value and will keep going back. Thanks!!����

I find it difficult to find a good place for my 2 pound chihuahua. However this is by far the best place yet! They have amazing staff and took great care of my Mats! See you next month.

Everyone is always so friendly and I always feel good leaving my fur baby in their hands! His grooming is always fantastic!

We have been taking Bella here for a couple of years now and love this place! It is always clean and the staff is so welcoming to both humans and the "4 legged" kind! Bella was not happy about getting her paws done but Guylaine was so very patient and so loving with Bella that now is not the ordeal that it used to be! All of the groomers are very professional and so friendly and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to my family and friends!

Thank you so much for taking such great care is my little dog-daughter Andi today! She looks amazing!

So thrilled with our puppy's new cut! Thank you so much!!

Shaggy to Chic ALWAYS does a phenomenal job with our three dogs. They come home happy and their cuts are perfect! Great value and will keep going back. Thanks!!����

I find it difficult to find a good place for my 2 pound chihuahua. However this is by far the best place yet! They have amazing staff and took great care of my Mats! See you next month.

Everyone is always so friendly and I always feel good leaving my fur baby in their hands! His grooming is always fantastic!