{"id":255,"date":"2020-03-30T15:30:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T19:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/?page_id=255"},"modified":"2020-05-09T14:12:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-09T18:12:22","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/index.php\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;579px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of regular professional grooming for cats<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cats groom themselves. Right? Let\u2019s break this down a little. Grooming and licking are different things. Although it is generally true that cats groom themselves, there are many benefits that can be gained additionally through employing the services of professional groomers. While many cat owners have their cats groomed to keep them looking and feeling at their best, some overlook the importance of proper professional grooming.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By making professional grooming an integral part of your cat\u2019s care, you will find that it will enjoy a healthier and happier life. Even short-coated cats will benefit from periodic grooming.<\/p>\n<p>There are many benefits to regular grooming of cats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regular grooming gives us a chance to discover and eliminate mats, ticks, fleas, excessive shedding, and other health conditions that you may otherwise miss,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Helping cats have a neat, clean, coat reduces their innate urge to lick and spread saliva. Also giving cats a spa day at the grooming salon every now and then can be beneficial to owners with animal allergies. Baths can help with dander and shedding, which can help to cut down on allergens. Some cats suffer from skin conditions and itching that is eased by a nice warm bath,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cats frequently trim and sharpen their nails by scratching and\/or using their incisor teeth to remove the dead outer layer of\u00a0their claws and to mark\u00a0their\u00a0territory by leaving both a visual mark and a scent (they have scent glands on\u00a0their\u00a0paws), and also, to stretch\u00a0their\u00a0bodies and flex\u00a0their\u00a0feet and\u00a0claws. The answer to living in harmony with their sharpened nails is to trim them regularly. If your cat runs every time you pull out the nail clippers, this might be a task best left to a professional groomer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Leo-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Leo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brushing feels good for most cats. With the right brush your cat will feel like getting a massage while we are removing dead hair and tangles. Even short-haired cats need regular brushing to reduce shedding and to help prevent or reduce the frequency of hairballs forming. Long-haired cats need even more brushing to prevent mats from forming. A mat is a tangled patch of fur, and severe matting can be annoying and even painful for a cat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cats need their ears cleaned regularly, especially those prone to ear infections. This is more common in long-coated cats than others. Still, keeping the inside of your cat\u2019s ears clean of wax build up, fluid, dirt and debris will prevent ear infections, ear mites and other ailments. It will help your feline friend feel more comfortable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Grooming could help the more nervous cats to relax. With a caring professional groomer, thanks to reduced risk for escape or injury and a controlled environment, your cat will be safer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whatever the condition of your cat\u2019s skin and fur, we are prepared to offer the best and most relaxing professional service \u2013 from a special cleansing bath to nail clipping \u2013 that will have your kitty feeling light and clean. We will ensure that your cat\u2019s fur is the best it can be \u2013 free of tangles, fleas, and parasites.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We understand that cats have special needs in the grooming salon, so we do our best to schedule cats separately from dogs. In addition to brushing and clipping treatments, we use the high quality bath products that will provide your cat with a beautiful coat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Try us today. If your cat is having trouble with his or her fur or you\u2019re convinced that grooming is the next step on the wellness path (it is!), we\u2019d love to help. Try us out with our New Client Discount of $10.00 off. Look us up at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goomingloft.ca\">http:\/\/www.goomingloft.ca<\/a> or call us at (416) 836-2311 or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/index.php\/contact-me\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Grooming-salon-1098018074_2125x1416.jpeg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image of a girl grooming a dog&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cheerful-young-guy-is-caring-of-his-pet-503323994_5616x3744-scaled.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Benefits of brushing your dog regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brushing is an important part of the care routine for canines. It may be required on a weekly or daily basis. This simply depends on the breed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you brush your dog regularly, you\u00a0remove dead\u00a0hair, distribute natural oils for a\u00a0clean\u00a0and healthy coat, stimulate the surface of its skin, and rid her of dead and dry skin. The mechanical action of brushing helps\u00a0remove dead hair\u00a0and various types of dirt and particles (weeds, soil, grass seeds, etc.) and it facilitates the growth of new fur.\u00a0Regular brushing also helps you to become familiar with your\u00a0dog&#8217;s\u00a0body which will allow you to notice lumps, presence of parasites such as ticks or fleas, and other health related problems early in their occurrence. As a rule of thumb, brushing your dog at least once every couple of days is highly recommended irrespective of how long its coat is.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The right way to brush your dog<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Brush your dog by starting at the head area and stroking with the grain of the hair. Then brush the sides from the back down to the stomach. And don&#8217;t forget the paws, behind the ears, under the arm pits, all of which are hiding places for dirt and matts. \u00a0A dog\u2019s coat, especially in breeds with long hair, can easily become matted. Not only is matted hair unsightly, but also it becomes a magnet for all kinds of debris, such as dirt and pests. Matting, especially when severe, can pose a health risk for your pup and the worse the mat, the harder it will become to brush it out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">My tip: Using\u00a0a\u00a0detangling\u00a0leave-in conditioning\u00a0spray can\u00a0make brushing easier, especially if\u00a0your dog\u00a0has a long coat that tangles easily.\u00a0Spray the\u00a0leave-in\u00a0conditioner on your dog&#8217;s\u00a0damp coat after a bath and before drying, or lightly\u00a0spray\u00a0over dry fur and brush through\u00a0the\u00a0coat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please pay particular attention to brushing your dog during periods of molt.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;A Grooming Plan for Your Dog&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/groomingloft.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cat-and-dog-sleeping.-Puppy-and-kitten-sleep.-1168451046_2124x1416.jpeg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image of sleeping dog and cat&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;153px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|56px||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Why is regular grooming necessary?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Grooming doesn&#8217;t just make your pet look good. It is also necessary for your pet&#8217;s health. It is similar to what we do for ourselves; bathing, clipping the nails, cutting hair, shaving, cleaning ears, and so on don&#8217;t just make us look good. They are an essential part of keeping us healthy and are necessary to prevent illness and other harmful influences. For example, long nails can break during work or play and cause infection. Long hair can block vision and cause falls and other accidents. Dirty ears provide a site for onset of infection. Dirty teeth cause plaque and infection of the gums resulting in tooth decay and bigger problems. Long unwanted hair around the paws can cause slips and falls. So, most of what we do for your pets are to keep them healthy. We try to make them look good too,. That is simply an additional bonus. However, the more essential elements of care must be provided on a regular basis so that your pet can be happy and healthy.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-52px|52px||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some breeds need more care than others. In order to make it more predictable and less stressful for you and your dog, we offer various plans catered to your dog&#8217;s needs and your budget. We will help you to prioritize and ensure that your dog receives the essential services in a timely manner. Regular grooming will not only keep your dogs healthy, but also it will probably save you some money too because healthier dogs with good hygiene will make fewer trips to their vets.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please ask us about a plan that is suitable both for you and your dog.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;579px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Benefits of regular professional grooming for cats Cats groom themselves. Right? Let\u2019s break this down a little. 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