Health

Skin Problems in the Salon: Time to Rethink Our Approach

Often in medicine and critical thinking, we follow a line of theory and we enhance and expand on that idea. […]
House-Call Grooming in a COVID-19 World

The world has changed greatly since I wrote my last article on house–call grooming. Many of us have experienced Stay–at–Home […]
Make Pet Health a Priority During the Drying Process

Most of the time we think of drying as just a routine part of the grooming process, but should we […]
The Big Bad Tick

Although I don’t like them, ticks never really bothered me that much. If I found one on a dog I […]

Sometimes Beauty Is Just Skin Deep

We are all very familiar with that itchy, irritable dog that has been diagnosed as having allergies, but many of […]

Stepping up Skin Care in the Salon

Let’s explore some of the most common skin issues we see and some of the products at our disposal to […]

What You Don’t See Can Hurt You

Do you sanitize your blades, tools and all of your grooming, bathing and holding areas between every pet you groom? […]

Feline Skin Issues? Take a Bubble Bath!

When a matted, greasy, dandruff–filled cat comes in for grooming, often times we are so focused on solving the coat […]

Did I Do That? Exploring Grooming-Inflicted Issues

There have been an abundance of stories in the newsfeeds and blogs about grooming–related injuries and health issues that seem […]

Nutrition & Grooming Go Hand in Hand

The subject of canine nutrition is one that has always fascinated me. Gone are the days where one brand of […]

The Magic of Minerals

What supplements should be given to make the coat shinier, softer, thicker or better? There are so many blogs, vlogs, […]

Becoming a Grooming Caregiver to the Golden Oldies

“Hi Michell. I have had many calls lately for dogs that are old and struggling with grooming. I feel like […]

Encouraging Owners to Make Wise Diet Choices for Their Cats

When I was a child, I used to hear it all the time, “you are what you eat”. While I […]

Obesity: Are We Loving Our Dogs to Death?

In my 32 years of practice, there was one trending concern among my clients that was frequently communicated. This concern, […]

Yeast Infections: Causes and Treatments

Yeast infections can creep up at just about anytime it seems. I’ve seen yeast infections develop in a dog’s ears, […]

Safety Steps for Rear End Awareness

When I got my last puppy, I began taking him to Wag It Games classes. These were taught locally, and […]

CBD a Groomer’s Best Friend

As the owner of a grooming salon, I know I’m not supposed to have favorites, but Chewie and Rico are […]

Holistically Restrained

A very serious question was asked of me this week that had to do with what I thought, holistically, about […]

Clean Cat Grooming: Preventing Cross-Contamination

While attending a cat show, the first thing many newcomers observe is how often surfaces are sprayed and wiped down. […]

The Matted Pet Matter

It happens all too often. A pet comes in to be groomed. And whether it is a Shih Tzu, a […]

Separation Anxiety: Not Just for Pets!

I took my sweet Flat Coated Retriever, Lil Abner, to be neutered today. I had complete confidence in his veterinarian and her staff. After all, she has cared for all my animals for close to thirty years and I have never had a problem of any kind.

Understanding Pododermatitis and Interdigital Furuncles

I admit I have a foot fetish. Really, a paw fetish. Ok, I love dog feet. I love to watch the pads squish out when they walk and am very aware of the individual mannerisms of each pet I see; how they hold their paws and how they use them in a conversation.

The Most Important Grooming Tool: You!

If someone asks you what your most important tool is, what will you answer? Do you say that it is your favorite ‘go–to’ scissors, your clipper vacuum system, HV dryer or specialty brush?