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Dreaded Matts And How To Avoid Them!

December 2, 2019

Not only are matts dirty and messy, they can also cause skin irritation, hot spots and infection caused by dirt, moisture and bacteria being trapped inside the matts. Matts can also be very painful (imagine wearing a too tight ponytail […]

Bad Doggy Breath?

November 9, 2019

Your dog might think that you appreciate slobbery kisses, but if their breath is bad then getting close is probably the last thing that you want to do! Some dogs will eat anything and this can lead to bad breath. […]

Dog Scooting: Why It Happens and When To See The Vet

October 3, 2019

The sight of your dog dragging its butt across the floor might look funny (unless it’s on your carpet), but dog scooting is no laughing matter and may be giving you a clue that there’s a problem with your furbaby. […]

SPRINGTIME GROOMING – HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?

September 2, 2019

Just like it is important to spring clean your home, it is important to keep your pet looking their best too! There is no better time than the beginning of spring to clean your pets bedding, toys and of course, […]

Common Mistakes That Shorten Your Dog’s Life

August 4, 2019

We love our dogs and want them to live a long and happy lives but unfortunately many of us unwittingly shortening our beloved pooches’ life. Here are a five common mistakes: Feeding Improperly Many of us like to give our […]

Train Your Dog To Walk On A Leash Without Pulling

July 5, 2019

When was the last time you saw dogs off leash walking in a nice straight line? Probably never.  In the wild, being restrained is dangerous, so when a collar presses against a dog’s neck, the tendency is to pull harder. […]

Is Your Dog Peeing In The House?

June 15, 2019

There are many reasons why dogs have accidents in the house and some of them can be a symptom of a bigger issue so it’s well worth putting a little effort into figuring out what’s causing the problem rather than […]

Jim’s Dog Wash Helping Out The 4th Preston Scout Group

May 27, 2019

The very best part of being dog groomers with Jim’s Dog Wash is that we can get involved in the local community that we work in! We love to donate our time for pet adoption days, rescue events and anything […]

Be Choosy About Dog Chews

May 27, 2019

Dogs love to chew on things. Any chew that can be swallowed or broken apart presents the risk of harm to your dog. If pieces can be chewed or cracked off your dog may swallow them and end up with […]

Can Dogs Eat Carrots?

May 27, 2019

We all know that there are some fruits and vegetables that we shouldn’t feed our dogs, but what about carrots? The great news is that not only can dogs eat carrots, but they are actually really healthy as well and […]