Is Your Fur Baby in Need of a Pampered Day?

This may seem strange to some people especially if they are not dog lovers, however, for those of us who treat our dogs like our kids, making sure that they are healthy happy and well- groomed are top priorities. Why is this considered so weird? We pamper ourselves, right? We go to the salon to have her hair done, we have our fingernails done, we even get our toenails done, and go get full body massages, etc., all of which make us look and feel our best. So, why do we have to justify doing this for our dogs whom we love and care for? Grooming is so much more than just haircuts and nail trims. It promotes a happy, healthy dog. Groomers perform tasks that are not necessarily able to be done at home for your dog. I can guarantee that most of us are not cleaning out our dog’s ears and releasing their anal glands, yes, this is as grotesque as it sounds, however, is a necessary part of keeping our dogs healthy especially if they are small dogs.

Many larger breeds don’t have the same issues as smaller breeds because they are able to release their own angle glands just by sitting down. Their weight helps them to self- release, which is not the case for small dogs. These are definitely things that we don’t really think about as dog owners. We think that their health and well-being are issues for the veterinarian. But the reality is, that if we take care of our dogs and take them to the groomer, often groomers can prevent medical issues. Therefore, a veterinarian may not even be needed. For example, I have a Maltese, and his hair grows very quickly. Unfortunately, he also has hair inside his ears which continues to grow very quickly as well, so any moisture that gets into his ears typically gets trapped, so the poor little guy is prone to ear infections which then requires a trip to the vet. With regular grooming, the hair is actually cleaned out of his ears. Therefore they can drain properly, and he is much less prone to ear infections.

Dog Grooming in Abilene

Grooming is something that is beneficial to not only your dog’s happiness but also their health. It is important to understand that their health benefits from regular visits to the groomer but also their happiness. Here at Diamonds in the Ruff, we make sure that your dog has a very pleasurable experience while being groomed. They are massaged and pampered the entire time they are here. We are sure that your dog will be relaxed and happy when you come to pick them up from us after a day of grooming. Give us a call to schedule an appointment or to tour our facility. We also provide pet boarding in Abilene for both dogs and cats. Come by and see what we have to offer. Click here for more information--- www.diamondsintheruffpetboarding.com.