Wash & Wag Grooming

Who let the dogs out… make sure your dog is safe in your yard by having a fence.  The only thing worse than your pet doing their own gardening is your pet redecorating someone else’s.  Not only is it embarrassing to explain to your neighbor why his or her tomatoes are missing, but you do…

Drink responsibly… when watering plants, make sure you keep them in a place that is far away from your canine and feline.  If possible, try to avoid using chemicals or pesticides in your water.  Your furry friends might be tempted to sneak a drink form the flower pot and end up in the vet’s office…

Sniff Around… before you put in any plants in your garden or home, do some research and learn which plants may be toxic to your dog or cat.  For example, azaleas can cause stomach and abdominal pain in your pet, while water hemlock can cause convulsions, seizures and even death.  Fortunately, not all are pet…

For products marketed as “Natural” or “Organic” at least 90% of the ingredients must meet the Natural Ingredient Resource Center criteria for natural.  The toxicity of each ingredient must also be minimal.  At Wash & Wag Grooming we use a naturals line that does not contain synthetic fragrances, artificial colors or ingredients from petrochemicals, and…

The age old question… “do all Dogs shed?  The answer is YES (unless they are hairless – that is).  There are different phases, or cycles of hair/fur growth.  Shedding, length of hair, and presence or absence of an undercoat may depend on the timing of those cycles.  The cycles are: Anagen = period of new hair…

Keep pets out of the bedroom.  Many of us like to curl up with our pet in bed, but people who are allergic may be cuddling with disaster.  Teach pets to sleep in a separate room nearby, possibly in a pet bed.  As a pet lover, dog groomer, and fellow allergy sufferer (you name it, I’m…