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slide a comb through their coat before you rinse out the shampoo. The suds should help the comb glide, making the comb out easier. Finally, reach for the towels. Just don’t tangle the fur up again with aggressive toweling; blot more that rub. If you need to dry your dog more quickly, or if your dog gets chilled easily, use the forced air blow dryers provided in our grooming salon. The right shampoo will make the job easier and more


Amanda gives her dog Duke some one-on-one attention at Pet Food Warehouse’s self-grooming salon.


Susie Kupfer, co-owner of St. Petersburg’s Pet Food Warehouse says they’re seeing more and more folks bring in their bigger dogs to use the store’s self serve grooming facility. The state-of- the-art electronic elevated tubs eliminates back strain. No more bending over the bathtub to bathe your dog or in the backyard with the cold hose. There is even an anti-scald water temperature control. There are two grooming tables and a forced air blow dryer. Waterproof smocks and towels are pro- vided as is shampoo. (Please bring your own tools for groom- ing). For dogs who are a little skittish about grooming, this is a great bonding experience for you and your pup. “Take your time, enjoy the experience and time with your dog,” says Susie. “You get out of it what you put into it. And the best part? We clean up the mess for you.” Just remember to BYOD (bring your own dog). HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR WASHING YOUR


DOG YOURSELF FROM SUSIE KUPFER. Have all your supplies ready before your dog knows what’s up. Have the shampoo, a plastic cup and towels ready. Before starting, make sure the water temperature is right for your dog. Put some warm water in the plastic cup and add a tablespoon or two of shampoo (depending on the size of your dog) then add more water to mix with the shampoo. Once you’re ready, start by getting your dog wet. Pour the shampoo water mix over your wet dog and start lathering. You’ll find that by diluting the shampoo or cream rinse you won’t need as much to bathe your dog. Plus, it’s easier to spread all over your dog’s coat and not glob too much in one place. You can always add more diluted shampoo, if needed. It will also make rinsing so much easier. If your dog’s coat tangles or is difficult to comb out,


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pleasant for you both. If you use a Spot On product such as Advantage or Frontline, don’t wash your dog first. Either give your dog a bath and wait a few days before applying the flea and tick products or put it on and wait several days for the bath. If you use topical flea prevention, be careful that you don’t just wash it away. Flea shampoo, people shampoo and dish detergent will wash away topical flea products. Dog sham- poo that is soap and detergent-free won’t strip the dogs coat or wash away the Spot On flea products. There are some ter- rific dog shampoos made today and many to choose from, depending on what you’re looking for. Check out Kenic, Tropiclean and Burt’s Bees just to name a few. For medicated shampoos, try Richard’s Organics or Veterinary Formula Critical Care. Be organized and hopefully, bath day will be a good and bonding experience.


Pet Food Warehouse 1830 61st Ave. North, St. Petersburg Self Service Grooming 7 days - 727.521.6191


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