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“Always remember when selecting a groomer, to ask them about their qualifications and experience. You and Fido will be happy you did! ”


— Mary Rodriguez, Grateful Dog


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time. Proper grooming can help dogs not only look good, but feel better, as well. “Extreme matting can cause a health risk to pets,” explains DeAndre Upton, a registered veterinary technician in Conyers, Georgia. “Dogs have a natural amount of yeast and bacteria on their skin, and matting causes moisture to be trapped under the coat, leading to hot spots and ex- cessive itching, which increases the risk of staph infections.” Perhaps that’s why pet owners today spend billions of dollars on grooming products, according to the American Pet Products Association. “People just look at pets differently today; they are mem- bers of the family now,” remarks Michael Bryant, owner of Snazzy-Pet Full Service Mobile Grooming, in Atlanta.


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et’s face it, a smelly pet can put a serious damper on cuddle


A gentle doggie massage helps


end bath time on a soothing note.


“People realize that it’s im- portant to do the right thing for them.” But how often should the family dog get a sudsy rubdown? That depends on the dog, Upton says. “Dogs


that stay in the house don’t need baths as frequently as dogs that spend more time outside. Once a month is a good general rule of thumb; your nose will tell you when it’s time to take action.” Here are the professional tips


Bryant follows to make bath time bet- ter for everybody: Comfort is key: Create a comfort-


able workspace. Place necessary items within reach, including shampoo, a rub- ber brush for massaging the animal and a towel. “Bathing two big dogs back-to- back can easily leave you with an achy back,” Bryant observes. “I sit pets on a small, sturdy table in the shower so that I can do much less bending.” He also suggests attaching a hose to the bathtub or shower faucet, making sure to monitor the water temperature.


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