Wash & Wag Grooming

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…

If you are allergic to cats or dogs, make the HEPA vacuum cleaner your best friend.  It is very important to clean up any excess hair or dander left by your furry pal.  Vacuum floors, dust counters and wash carpets often in order to reduce the amount of allergens.  You can even use the vacuum…

Grooming and bathing your dog regularly is one of the best ways for you to combat allergies.  It helps to reduce the amount of dander on your pet and keep in check one of the biggest allergy triggers.