A clean pet is a happy pet

Grooming isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. If you neglect to groom your pet on a regular basis, serious side effects can occur, leading to expensive vet bills and possible behavioral problems. Make sure to address the following issues to keep your pet happy and healthy.

• When long hair is not brushed and/or washed regularly, pets can suffer from serious matting and extra weight from excess hair. The excess hair could cause double coating, leading to the possibility of heat stress.
• Severe hair matting can be painful and cause serious skin conditions that could restrict proper body movement, leading to deformity. 
• Overgrown nails can be very painful, sometimes growing into the paw pads and triggering infections.
• Undetected grass seeds can cause abscesses and severe infections. It could even lead to your pet losing an eye. 
• Fleas, ticks, and mites are the most common parasites that could be fatal to your pet. They love dirty and untreated bodies.
• Bad breath, teeth loss, reduced appetite, and possible organ damage are just a few problems associated with dental disease.

​Be sure to stay on top of your pet’s grooming schedule. Aside from them looking and smelling nice, your pet’s physical and mental well-being will thank you. 

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