400 Fox Street , Avis • 570-753-5887 / www . smilingsammys . com
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
" Should I bother to groom my dog in the fall and winter ?"
Answer : There ' s a common misconception that you should not groom your dog in the winter . The ( erroneous ) belief is that a dog ' s winter coat comes in and should be allowed to grow long to protect and keep the dog warm . People and dogs often have a more sedentary and inside routine in the winter , and people think their dogs aren ' t getting dirty enough to warrant bathing . But this is not true . In fact , grooming over the winter months is even more important to the health of your dog than any other time of the year . Winter hazards to your dog ' s coat and skin include : 1 ) Dry forced-air heat and coal stoves ; 2 ) Bitter cold temperatures ; 3 ) Wind ; 4 ) Snow and ice ; 5 ) Dampness ; 6 ) Salt and sand used on streets and sidewalks ; 7 ) The ice and snowballs that build up in the pads of their feet . Long , wet , matted hair easily makes for a cold , wet , and infection-susceptible dog . It ' s true that double-coated breeds and others with thick , long fur are more winter-ready than short-haired dogs , but the thick coat in winter can quickly turn into a curse if it isn ' t properly maintained . In healthy condition , matted fur insulates and provides warmth ; instead , it can cause discomfort , pain , and hot spots . Think about it , would you go out in the dead of winter with just a shirt on ? Well , when you allow your dog ' s coat to get badly matted , it ' s like going out with just a shirt on . With that in mind , keeping the fur in good condition is the same as you putting on layers of clothing in the winter . So keep your beloved pet well groomed , warm , and happy during all seasons , especially in the winter !
Just fill in the entry form below and mail to :
Paws Pets P . O . Box 99 Avis , PA 17721
Entry Deadline : 9 / 22 / 23 .
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