Pet Health Tips & News

The sooner you book your new puppy in for professional dog grooming and clipping appointment the easier and less stressful the first time will be. The critical learning period for your pup is between 8 - 16 weeks of age where most of their experiences within that time frame become a learned habit. We provide puppy grooms for dogs after their 12 week vaccination. It will be in both of our best interests that your new puppy is exposed to the gradual process of grooming early

#dogwash Most dogs will be healthier from having a bath every couple of weeks. Dog skin allergies If your dog suffers from skin allergies, make sure you speak to the Vets here on Site at Orange Veterinary Hospital on pet care come bath time. They may recommend a different washing schedule for your dog, or recommend a specific shampoo, one that may be a medicated dog shampoo or a soothing shampoo. If your dog has itchy skin, it’s important to consult with the vet because washi

After many years of having our pet clipping salon in Lord's Place, Orange, we have moved our pet grooming salon to 57 Molong Road, Orange...

Our 10 Steps and tips To Cleaning Dog Teeth 1. Find the time Chose a time when your dog is calm and relaxed and make it part of your daily routine with them, then gradually build up frequency. It is a good idea to start this as a puppy to get your dog familiar with being touched around their muzzle and familiar with a toothbrush. 2. Get a brush A kid’s toothbrush is the recommended size for dogs over 10kg, and a finger brush for smaller dog breeds or you can buy a specific

Some cats will allow us to do routine grooming. Many cats, especially those with short coats, are good self-groomers. General pet grooming is an important part of good coat and skin health for your cat, but how easily this happens will depend on your cat. As many cat owners know, some cats can become agitated or aggressive when being bathed. Here at Lara's Shear N Shed we groom but do not bath cats. Our neighbours at Orange Veterinary Hospital help us by offering a sedation s

Many dog owners allow their dog's coat to grow out in winter because of the cold weather. In actual fact, as strange as it may sound your dog needs to be groomed more when it has a longer coat than when it has a shorter coat. Dogs with long coats tend to have a double coat. They have a top coat and an undercoat. All dogs shed like own hair. In spring and autumn they shed more getting either their winter or summer coats. A dog's undercoat is made to keep it warm in winter and