Huey the Wire Fox Terrier

Meet Huey - such a cheeky chap the Wire Fox Terrier.    He has been put into style although the after photo does not show this.

IS IT TOO HOT FOR YOUR DOG IN THE CAR

ITS TOO HOT FOR YOUR DOG IN THE CAR

 FIVE  reasons why leaving a dog in a hot car can be deadly:

1. Dogs are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness because they can only cool off by panting and through the pads in their feet.

2. Even on seemingly mild days, an enclosed car can be deadly. In a Stanford University study, when it was 72 degrees outside, a car’s internal temperature climbed to 116 degrees within one hour.

3. Enclosed cars heat up quickly. In a study by San Francisco State University, when it was 80 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car rose to 99 degrees in 10 minutes and 109 degrees in 20 minutes.

4. A dog’s normal body temperature is between 101 to 102.5 degrees; a dog can only withstand a high body temperature for a short time before suffering nerve damage, heart problems, liver damage, brain damage or even death.

5. Studies show that cracking the windows has little effect on a car’s internal temperature.

Hand Stripping

Alpoochino Grooming now offers a Hand Stripping service.    Please call Diane on 07708 169128 for more information/prices.

Short Haired Dogs Do Need Grooming

Who says short haired dogs don't need grooming.   This is Dolly who is short haired and see how much dead hair was pulled out by using a combination of a Coat King and FUR-minator.

Hand Stripping

I can now announce that Alpoochino Grooming can offer a Hand Stripping service both for the mobile grooming and in the Dorking Salon.   Please call Diane on 07708 169128 for prices and further information.

This is a Norfolk Terrier that I hand Stripped.

Alpoochino Mobile Dog Groomer 07708 169128: WHY SHOULD I GET MY DOG GROOMED

Alpoochino Mobile Dog Groomer 07708 169128: WHY SHOULD I GET MY DOG GROOMED: Healthy skin, hair, and nails are what define a well-groomed dog. Dog grooming is the practice of caring for the appearance of a canine for ...

COCKERPOO - TOBY

This is Toby the Cockerpoo who has been clipped with a Peach Comb attachment to leave his body short but still nice and fluffy so that it is easy to manage. Legs and head were hand scissored.

Fox Poo Shampoo

If your dogs are as bad as mine and like to roll in Fox Poo on our woodland walks then I can recommend this Shampoo from Animology - remember to water it down - best to squeeze some into a old washing up liquid bottle and fill with water and shake.

Doris - Mini Schnauzer Puppy

This is Doris the Mini-Schnauzer Pup 2nd haircut - bless her

Pomeranian Hand Scissored

Meet Bubbles the Pomeranian who is hand scissored every 12 weeks - love him

SKIN COMPLAINTS

Skin complaints are a fairly common problem with canines, and for certain dogs it can be a consistent issue. If your dog is constantly scratching or licking a certain area, it could be the sign of an underlying skin condition. Have a look at below at the most common skin complaints to help determine your canine’s cause for concern. Yeast Infection: Typically occurs in the ears and between the toes, and looks like irritated, discoloured skin. Yeast infections generally respond well to topical medication and anti-fungal creams. Hot Spots: Also known as acute moist dermatitis, hot spots are swollen, warm patches of skin that often exude pus and a bad smell. They can develop very quickly and grow in a matter of hours. Sometime caused by parasites or allergies, a lack of sufficient grooming is also a common cause of hot spots, especially during the moulting season, where loose hair gets trapped close to the skin. Hot spots can be very painful, and dogs suffering from this skin complaint may need a visit to the vet, along with a course of antibiotic steroids. Eczema: As with us humans, eczema is bought on in canines for a variety of reasons – hot weather, stress or diet, for example. Eczema exhibits itself as dry, sore, flaky skin; help soothe it by washing your dog with a gentle shampoo such as a Evening Primrose Oil Shampoo, formulated for dry, sensitive skin. You should also try and keep your dog’s nails clean and trim so they do not exacerbate the situation by scratching. Ringworm: Caused by a fungus, ringworm creates inflammation, hives and scally skin patches. Treat ringworm easily with anti-fungal cram, available through your vet. Parasites: Fleas, ticks and mites are frequent causes of canine skin irritation, producing itching, red sores, hair loss and scabbing. Prevention is better than cure with parasites – ensure you keep your dog treated for fleas, ticks and mites, and take your dog to the vet if concerned of infection. Dry Skin: Sometimes, dogs simply suffer from dry, flaky skin. Certain breeds are pre-disposed to skin complaints throughout life; manage the issue by using the right shampoos, conditioners and soothing creams such a EPOC Cream with evening primrose oil, specifically designed for dogs.

WARNING : Walking Dogs in Gritted Areas

WARNING....With the snow upon us the roads are now being gritted, if you walk your dog on gritted roads/paths please make sure that their paws are washed either by walking them through a few puddles away from the gritted surfaces or by dipping their feet in fresh water once at home. WATCH TO SEE IF YOUR DOGS OR CATS ARE LICKING THEIR FEET A LOT. WHY ? GRIT CONTAINS ANTI-FREEZE WHICH IS POISONOUS, ANTI-FREEZE TASTES SWEET TO DOGS AND CATS. CATS AND DOGS LIKE TO LICK THEIR FEET!