A Touch of Class Pet Grooming and Spa - Grooming the Senior Cat or Dog Changes in the Skin and CoatA big number of changes overtake our pet when they begin to enter into the senior years. We begin to notice the lack and luster missing as our pet no longer has any interest in grooming themselves, so we also begin to notice lots of flakes, dander, and oily skin. A hormonal imbalance may make the skin thin and fragile. It may tear easily, or be slow to heal. You may see color changes, often light skin becoming dark and thickened in appearance. You may see small bumps that look like blackheads. Any change in the appearance, color or odor of the skin should be investigated by your veterinarian for underlying medical reasons.Lumps and BumpsAs your pet ages you may notice that you begin to see or feel lumps or bumps both on and underneath the surface of the skin, sometimes these are located in sensitive areas, or may bleed from grooming or other activity. Some of these lumps and bumps are harmless and then some may be more serious, including tumors. Make sure that you, the groomer, and your vet keep track of these as they may change in color and sizes. NailsIn some rare cases we have seen nails so badly grown out that the dog's foot is permanently disabled from months or years of trying to walk on them. Most pets dislike nail trims. The bad news is that as your pet ages, it becomes even more important to trim them and even more difficult to do so. Nails often become thick and brittle with age. Pets may resent having their paws handled, further delaying the chore. Nails and nail beds may become overgrown. They can grow into the pads and be quite painful, and make walking a chore. Make it a habit to trim a small amount of nail on your dog or cat every two weeks to prevent overgrowth and make walking easier.This is the paw of a dog groomed in New Jersey Dec. 17, 2011.Nails trims can be done with no appointment on a walk in basis for $10.00Grooming Once a dog or cat hit a certain age it becomes incredibly tricky and quite difficult to groom them as we once did. Often, most of the time, we can no longer leave your pet in the same style that he once wore, and we cannot seem to get the job done as quickly. It is important the your groomer is not rushed to groom your older pet, as their skin tears quite easily these days, and usually your pet is disoriented. Keeping your dog or cat short makes it so that you don't have to groom as often, but don't go too long because if the dog matts it will have to be shaved. Older dogs and cats cannot withstand the intense dematting processes it once did.Regular bathing is essential. If you do the bathing at home be sure to brush out your pet first and after it is dry to avoid them getting matted or bring them in every two weeks or so for a bath. We wash them twice and condition them as well as express the anal sacs. Nails can be checked and ears cleaned upon request.If your pet has long hair, keep the area around the rear end clipped short. Feces often mat in the hair causing skin irritations and unpleasant odors. Senior dogs and cats often fail to keep this area as clean.

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Grooming the Senior Cat or Dog

Changes in the Skin and Coat

A big number of changes overtake our pet when they begin to enter into the senior years. We begin to notice the lack and luster missing as our pet no longer has any interest in grooming themselves, so we also begin to notice lots of flakes, dander, and oily skin. A hormonal imbalance may make the skin thin and fragile. It may tear easily, or be slow to heal. You may see color changes, often light skin becoming dark and thickened in appearance. You may see small bumps that look like blackheads. Any change in the appearance, color or odor of the skin should be investigated by your veterinarian for underlying medical reasons.

Lumps and Bumps

As your pet ages you may notice that you begin to see or feel lumps or bumps both on and underneath the surface of the skin, sometimes these are located in sensitive areas, or may bleed from grooming or other activity. Some of these lumps and bumps are harmless and then some may be more serious, including tumors. Make sure that you, the groomer, and your vet keep track of these as they may change in color and sizes.

Nails

In some rare cases we have seen nails so badly grown out that the dog's foot is permanently disabled from months or years of trying to walk on them.
Most pets dislike nail trims. The bad news is that as your pet ages, it becomes even more important to trim them and even more difficult to do so. Nails often become thick and brittle with age. Pets may resent having their paws handled, further delaying the chore. Nails and nail beds may become overgrown. They can grow into the pads and be quite painful, and make walking a chore. Make it a habit to trim a small amount of nail on your dog or cat every two weeks to prevent overgrowth and make walking easier.

This is the paw of a dog groomed in New Jersey Dec. 17, 2011.

Nails trims can be done with no appointment on a walk in basis for $10.00

Grooming

Once a dog or cat hit a certain age it becomes incredibly tricky and quite difficult to groom them as we once did. Often, most of the time, we can no longer leave your pet in the same style that he once wore, and we cannot seem to get the job done as quickly. It is important the your groomer is not rushed to groom your older pet, as their skin tears quite easily these days, and usually your pet is disoriented. Keeping your dog or cat short makes it so that you don't have to groom as often, but don't go too long because if the dog matts it will have to be shaved. Older dogs and cats cannot withstand the intense dematting processes it once did.

Regular bathing is essential. If you do the bathing at home be sure to brush out your pet first and after it is dry to avoid them getting matted or bring them in every two weeks or so for a bath. We wash them twice and condition them as well as express the anal sacs. Nails can be checked and ears cleaned upon request.

If your pet has long hair, keep the area around the rear end clipped short. Feces often mat in the hair causing skin irritations and unpleasant odors. Senior dogs and cats often fail to keep this area as clean.

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A Touch of Class Pet Grooming and Spa
1207 Cape Coral Parkway, East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
United States
ph: 239-549-2211