400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com Ask the Groomer ...
Cindy ' s Smiling Sammy Boarding & Grooming , Inc .
BOOK NOW FOR THE WINTER !
Call us to come and take a tour through our boarding facilities !
• State-of-the-Art Boarding Facilities for Dogs and Cats
• Blankets and Toys provided ( or bring your own )
• Climate-Controlled Kennels - fully heated or air-conditioned
• Long-term or short-term boarding
• Doggie Day Care ( complete with playroom , cots , toys , & TV )
• Puppy socialization
• Grooming of small to extra large breeds , including show dogs
• New puppy customers get a free nail clipping and toy
400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com Ask the Groomer ...
Question : " When do dogs and cats normally shed ?''
Answer : A misconception exists about how , where , and why our pets shed . Some pets can shed year round , but seasonal shedding occurs around the solstices , which are June and December 21st . The reason for this is the amount of light the pet perceives , and the temperature fluctuation that lets the body know that a new season is on the way , and a lighter or heavier coat is needed . Shedding usually starts at the back of the animal and works its way up to the front , in order to protect the pet ' s vital organs longer .
Shedding is usually most evident in the short-coated , natural-coated , or double-coated breeds , but every land mammal sheds in this same way . Year-round shedding is still to be expected , but it should be minimal and manageable . If the shedding of an animal is heavy during the off season , there could be a underlying problem . This means a visit to your veterinarian is in order . There are many issues and various illnesses that can cause a dog ' s hair to fall out , become thin , or even stop growing altogether . So if you ' re having an issue with your pet over-shedding , eliminating these possibilities should be your first priority .
Just fill in the entry form below and mail to :
Paws Pets P . O . Box 99 Avis , PA 17721
Entry Deadline : 7 / 22 / 24 .
WIN A KONG COZY DOG TOY !
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