Lovely Girl name SuShi

Sushi is another return customer! I'm glad Sally came back to me again. Sushi really behaves herself when she's at my house. She's so happy with the apple treats i gave her after her grooming and i walk her home in the evening.

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可爱的小公主,聚寶!

I really love this cute princess and her name! Most of the owners will give their furry kids english names but this special princess got a chinese name G.Bao aka 聚寶. so meaningful name... =) As usual pug is a active breed so it took a little time to calm 寶寶 down before grooming. But compared to alot of pugs that i've groomed she behaves quite well!! Although she hates cutting nails but after some hoaxing she actually stays stay and allow me to trim them. Very good girl right? =D 寶寶 continue to be a good girl ok? Hugs~~~ ♥ 聚寶

Food To Avoid

There are some ingredients which have been shown to cause illness (or death) in some dogs. Included in that list are:

Grapes
Raisins
Onions
Garlic
Chocolate
Artificial sweeteners or artificial fats
Raw meat*

Some of these foods may be fine in small "seasoning" quantities but to be sure, always consult with your pet's veterinarian and follow his/her advise.

*Raw Meat - Raw meats and poultry can contain bacteria, salmonella, or parasites or viruses. Your dog can suffer from food poisoning just as humans can. Only cooking will make these foods safe for consumption.

Tommy the handsome

Milo

Junior

His ears!!! so special!!! Junior boy...

DiDi

His ah ma call him DiDi... kekeke.... =D

Baby

Really looks like a baby after grooming..

Ah Boy

This is Ah Boy.... hahahhaa.... Cute Shih Tzu...

Little Ball Ball

Mr Ball Ball who indeed really looks like a ball. kekekeke.....

MoMo

Aren't she pretty? A Maltese cum Shih Tzu... What a pretty combination. =D

Marco the manja king!

Marco... Don't get deceived by his innocent look. He is a cheeky boy!! Super manja king!! He is so fortunate to have a super gentle mother to take good care of him. You lucky boy.... =D

Ginger girl

She is super active!! She is a pretty girl... very jumpy but when comes to grooming she behaves herself quite well.

Elfy & Donut

Elfy

Donut

Elfy & Donut the two handsome schnauzers! Elfy waiting to be adopt. Anybody interested? He is a good & sweet boy.

DuDu Oh & Johnny Rivers

Johnny is a very shy boy... He hide under the sofa after i groom him.

DuDu Oh a super clever girl... She hates to cut her nails!! But after some hoax and reassurance finally get it done! =)

Anal Sac Disease

What are the anal sacs and what is their purpose?
The archaic anal sacs are an organ of the past and have no purpose in modern pets. The anal sacs are paired organs located beneath the skin and anal sphincter muscles at about the five and seven o'clock positions surrounding the rectum (See the image below). Tiny ducts lead to the tissue just inside the rectum. The secretion that comes from these glands is brown in color and about the consistency of water or oil. The secretion has a very disagreeable odor to humans. As the pet defecates, the anal sphincter squeezes the sacs against the hard passing feces and causes the anal secretion to discharge onto the fecal mass. In olden times, this was used to mark a unique scent on the BM. It was like a sign-post used to communicate with the other dogs and cats.

Why so many problems?
You will notice in the above description that the anal sphincter must squeeze the sac against hard feces to express the contents. My idea of why modern pets have so many problems is that the feces are just not hard enough. In ancient times, dogs and cats ate large quantities of meat and bone making their feces the consistency of concrete. Now, we feed diets with vegetable protein as the main ingredient. This produces a much softer stool so there is nothing for the glands to be squeezed against. The secretions build up and the pet has problems.

The degree of problems

When the fluid begins building up and the animal scoots to try to relieve the pressure we have signs of an impaction. Treatment at this point will save the pet from more serious problems later on. This is why the anal sacs should always be checked by the veterinarian or groomer whenever working with the pet. If the secretion stays in the sacs for very long it begins to thicken and become like peanut butter in consistency. At this point it is very difficult to be expressed and subject to bacterial invasion and abscessation. Once an abscess forms and there is no route of escape for the secretion and pus it may rupture through the skin causing an unsightly mess and lots of pain for the pet (See the second image below). This is a situation we want to avoid.

Expressing the anal glands

Normally the anal sacs are about the size of a kidney bean and difficult to feel beneath the skin surrounding the rectum. As they become impacted they increase in size until they fell like grapes or walnuts beneath the skin.. It is at this stage that they should be expressed. Since the secretion smalls so bad, it is a good idea to do this at bath time. To express the normal glands you just put a finger on each side of the rectum on the outside edges of the anal sacs. You then press towards the rectum, up and inward to trap the sacs. If a fluid is not expressed then you need assistance from your veterinarian. The secretion may have thickened or you haven't mastered the technique.

If the secretion is inspisated (thickened) your veterinarian may need to give a sedative and pass a catheter into the duct of the gland. The anal sac is filled with water and worked until the secretion can be removed. Often times the sacs are then filled with an antibiotic ointment to kill the infection. If the gland has abscessed and broken out to the skin surface the wound must be debrided and flushed with an antiseptic solution daily until the wound heals from the inside out. This is painful, costly and dangerous. Systemic antibiotics must also be used when the glands have abscessed.

Removal of the anal sacs

If your pet had recurring problems with its' sacs the best treatment is the surgical removal of the gland. This is accomplished by first given a general anesthetic and then filling the gland with a synthetic gel which makes them easier to find. Incisions are made and the glands are removed. The surgical incisions are closed with suture materials.

Parting words...
If your pet is scooting there has to be a reason. Look for feces stuck to the hair or the evidence of tapeworms or roundworms. If you find neither then it's time to have your veterinarian check the anal sacs. Anal sac problems are extremely common and can cause tremendous pain for your pet. Early treatment can save lots of money for and spare your pet of much discomfort.

How to prevent or get rid fleas!

Flea is a wingless insect with mouthpart adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. They not only drive the dog crazy with itching. They also carry disease that can make the dog very ill or even cause death. They can cause skin allergies that lead to infection.

The hot weather in Singapore is especially bad for them, so its important to protect them through out the whole year. Commercial flea killer in shops is full of chemicals that can be harmful to both you and your dogs. There are many home remedies that work as well and its less dangerous. Go Organic!!! =)

Prevention:

1) Mix a solution of 1/3 apple cider vinegar to 2/3 water. After regular shampooing and rinsing, pour this solution all over the dog. Squeeze out the excess water and towel dry the dog vigorously. He will not smell like vinegar very long, except to the fleas who will stay away.

2) Feed the dog very small amounts of garlic, or brewers yeast, in their food. Some will advise against using garlic. According to Pets Pourri (see Resources), garlic is not only good for fleas, but it helps with other ailments as well. Dr. Pitcairn, DVM,PHD. also recommends the use of garlic in his book, "Complete Guide to Natural Health For Cats and Dogs."

3) Seep a cut up lemon in eight ounces of water for a day. Pour this into a clean plastic spray bottle; spray the dog's coat. You'll need to brush it through if the dog has long hair. The dog will smell fresh to you, but fleas will not like the smell.

4) Repel the fleas with the scent of lavender. You can add several drops of lavender essential oil to the dogs regular shampoo bottle or its bath water. Be careful not to get essential oils in the dog's eyes. Mix a spray bottle with eight ounces of water and several drops of the lavender oil. Mist the lavender water over the dogs coat either after bathing or on a dry coat every couple of days.

5) Keep the dog bathed, groomed and healthy. Fleas will thrive in long matted hair that may contain dust, debris and skin irritations. A regular routine of grooming helps you be aware of fleas before they become overpopulated.

Get Rid of Fleas:

1) Comb the dog with a flea comb. The teeth are very tight and will trap the fleas as you comb. Dunk the comb into a bowl of soapy water to dislodge the fleas and continue combing. You can also add a couple drops of the essential oil to this bowl.

Prevention is ALWAYS better than cure! Protect your little ones from today.

The fortunate siblings

Baubles & Coffee... Two fortunate schnauzers... They have a good mummy who really put in super lots of effort to take good care of them. Make sure they have the best in whatever. From food to the products they use. Can you imagine? All products are organic!! Regina spend bombs on them. Everyday they have pork, lamb, even vegetables are organic. Organic shampoo, Organic tea as conditioner, even drinking water she put cider vinegar to keep them healthy. Ain't the siblings fortunate? =)

Freelance Job

Xiao Ke looks horrible when she was brought to the shop. She is so dirty and his hair growth is uneven some area long and some area short. I guess the owner did some trimming themselves.. >.< difficult task... took me quite a long time to groom this lady... A super lazy dog! She too gave me a thank you lick after i finish grooming her. =D She makes my day....

Princess Waffer

Pretty lady... Elegant but greedy little sweetie.. hahahaha!!! Don't really like grooming but still allow me to do so because i have treats with me. All she wants is to eat! hahahahahaaa!!!! cute right? She has super thick fur thats why i can make her like a ball. Her mummy just like the way she is and with the 2 little pink ribbons that i tie on her hair she looks super sweet! Waffer was so proud of herself yesterday. After grooming she ran to her favourite grandfather to show off. Hahahahaha!!! cheeky little thing... Love her to the max... I watch her grew up... from a few months to now 7years old. She is still as adorable... =D

A Day at Dog Stylist

Super busy day... Work from 11am to 9pm non stop! Don't even have time to stop for lunch. >.< hahahahaha.... But i love it!!!!!! I groom this silky terrier in half an hour!! But luckily its general tidy. =p He is so lovely while i'm grooming him he will lick me to say thank you. hahahahaha!!! sweet right? =) Hardly find such a good silky terrier but the best is still Hury Boy! hahahaha....

A Day @ Art of Pets

Went to do some freelance job over at Art of Pets. Was given the task of grooming this Corgi name Hugo! Initially i thought he is quite old because of his looks and he is super lazy. He is lying on the table throughout the whole grooming session and i have difficulty holding him up to cut his hair at tummy area. But great that i still able to finish grooming him. Was told by owner that he is actually 2years old only. hahahahahaha!!! So he is not old he is a lazy bum! With that big ears do you think he looks like fat ET? hahahahahhahaaa!!! evil me!