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400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com
" When do dogs and cats normally shed ?''

Cindy ' s Smiling Sammy Boarding & Grooming , Inc .

BOOK NOW FOR THE WINTER !
Call us to come and take a tour through our boarding facilities !
400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com

Ask the Groomer ...

• 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

" When do dogs and cats normally shed ?''

Answer : A misconception exists about how , where , and why our pets shed . What can we , as groomers , do about it ? What are the best products and do they really work ?
Let ' s start : When Does Shedding Occur ? Seasonal shedding occurs around the solstices , which are June and December 21st . The reason 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 to the front , in order to protect the vital organs longer .
Shedding is 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 should be minimal and manageable . If the shedding of an animal is heavy during the off season , there could be a underlying medical problem . This means a visit to the veterinarian is in order . There are many issues and illnesses that can cause the hair to fall out , become thin , or even stop growing altogether . So , if your are having an issue with over-shedding , eliminating these possibilities with your pet ' s vet is the first priority .
Just fill in the entry form below and mail to :
Paws Pets P . O . Box 99 Avis , PA 17721
Entry Deadline : 10 / 22 / 23 .
WIN A FURMINATOR DE-SHEDDING BRUSH !
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