400 Fox Street, Avis • 570-753-5887 / www. smilingsammys. com Ask the Groomer...
Cindy ' s Smiling Sammy Boarding & Grooming, Inc.
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• 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: " Should I even attempt to give my cat a bath?"
Answer: Two words that don ' t seem to go together, CAT and BATH. But bathing a cat can be done. In fact, some cats actually like getting a bath. Most cats are fastidious in their grooming practices and don ' t need any assistance. However, there are a few scenarios where you may find yourself needing to bathe your cat:
RINGWORM: This is actually is a fungus, rather then a worm. Depending on the severity of your cat ' s case, your vet may prescribe medicated baths. FLEAS: Aflea infestation may be a reason to bathe your cat. If he or she has flea allergies, baths may be beneficial and even necessary. OBESE OR ARTHRITIC CATS: These cats may be unable to groom themselves properly and fully, and may need occasional baths to keep their coats and skin healthy. Arthritic cats may even appreciate the bath, as the warm water and massage action of lathering the shampoo can actually feel quite good.
To bathe your cat, it ' s important to get all supplies ready first and have a plan. It works a lot better if you can get a cat-savvy person to help. You can use your sink or a Rubbermaid tub in your bathtub. You can use a piece of old yoga mat in the bottom of the tub to keep the cat from slipping. Have your shampoo, water pitcher, and towels for drying. Gently place and hold the cat in the tub while a helper uses the pitcher to get the cat ' s coat wet. Lather with pet-specific shampoo. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off using the pitcher or shower head( use a low flow rate so you don ' t scare your cat). Thoroughly dry the cat using a series of towels. DON ' T use a blow dryer unless your cat is already accustomed to it... or unless you don ' t value the skin on your arms and face- lol!
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Paws Pets P. O. Box 99 Avis, PA 17721
Entry Deadline: 6 / 22 / 25.
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