As pet professionals, at some point we’ve all heard or read that you should never shave double–coated breeds. We’ve heard about the nightmare scenario of ruined coats or creating a situation where the pet is actually worse off and hotter after shaving down their coat. But why is it so bad? To answer this question, we first need to look at reasons why we would consider shaving the coat in the first place. Read entire article >>

DO NOT under any circumstances purchase CBD products for your pets from a pot shop. The levels of THC in their products are a dangerous level for dogs and cats. It is impossible to find a CBD product with zero THC, however the product Sativa Valley Essentials, sold at Best Friend Nutrition, has a level of .003 compared to the .20 sold at most Marijuana shops. Sativa Valley is also formulated with products that can be safely consumed by your pets. I believe in the benefits of CBD oil for your dogs and cats, but I also want you to buy safe products that are made and sold by people […]

🐾 ATTENTION PET OWNERS AND ANYONE WHO SCANS ANIMALS FOR A MICROCHIP‼ 🐾 This is an X-ray of a dog’s flexed elbow (front leg). The tiny white shape on the forearm is a microchip that had been implanted at the dog’s shoulders. This is why it’s important to scan for your dog’s microchip at every vet exam. Microchips can drift, sometimes dramatically from where they are implanted. This chip was missed at the shelter this dog was pulled from, as it would be missed by many vets or shelters. Anyone scanning for microchips *should* be scanning the entire body, but this doesn’t always happen and microchips do, on rare occasion, go […]

Every year when summer arrives and the days grow longer and hotter, you can’t help but notice many people out walking their newly-shaved dogs. You might think dog shaving is a great idea and can help keep your dog cool. After all, you wouldn’t want to go around wearing a fur coat during the summer. However, it is not a good idea to shave your dog for the summer. There may be times when I have no choice but to shave a dog, although I do not like doing so on any occasion. The truth is, the guard hair — top coat — actually works as a ventilation system. In the winter, […]

I have had customers get frustrated when their dogs are not dressed when they get here. Early on in my career in the pet care industry I was warned about collar safety. This is why they stay naked until you come pick them up!!