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When Accidents Happen

Barkleigh Productions — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:54:55 +0000

An obviously upset groomer recently contacted me via social media. She had accidentally nicked a dog while grooming. I have had similar experiences on more than one occasion during the past 30 years, and could well empathize with her. I vividly remember the first time a dog I was grooming required medical care.

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How to Identify a Healthy Pet

Barkleigh Productions — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:15:33 +0000

Animals can’t talk. They can’t say, ‘Hey, I’m not feeling well...I might need medical attention.’ Because pets can’t tell us themselves that they are sick it is up to us to figure it out. That means that we, as animal owners, care givers, groomers, etc, must be able to ascertain a deviation from the norm.

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Eye for an Eye

Barkleigh Productions — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:07:01 +0000

Back when I was in grooming school, the instructor asked a seemingly innocent question. “What would you do if a dog’s eye popped out?” I was dumbstruck. Trust me on this; my jaw doesn’t drop that often. But there it was, on the floor. It had never occurred to me that this could happen. Eyes can just pop out of a head?? Anything else I should be aware of?
The answer to that is yes. As the loss of vision or even the eye itself can happen quickly, prompt veterinarian treatment is essential. It is why you should take a good look at the pet’s eyes during the check-in process.

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Brandon Boyer One Resilient Groomer

Barkleigh Productions — Wed, 07 May 2014 14:10:37 +0000

Presidents Day is a holiday for a lot of people, but not for mobile groomer Brandon Boyer. For the last ten years Brandon has owned and operated Splish N Splash Mobile Pet Grooming in the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania area.

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Pet Pain Awareness

Barkleigh Productions — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:30:24 +0000

The best quality of life is what all pet owners want for the furry members of their families. Pain diminishes the optimal enjoyment of life, but would you know when your pet is suffering?

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Bleeding Injuries

Barkleigh Productions — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:09:46 +0000

In the 15 years I have been grooming, one thing I learned is that accidents can and do happen. We do not plan them, but we work with live animals. Being prepared to perform first aid promptly will reduce the pet’s pain and speed healing.
First aid is the prompt care of wounds prior to any necessary veterinary treatment.

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