You can make sure your dog has a healthy, well-balanced diet by feeding him a quality dog food. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sometimes give your dog people food as a special treat. Only give him a little. Be sure the foods are cooked, pure, and not fatty or heavily seasoned. Here are some ideas. Lean Meats Most dogs are fine eating lean cuts of meat and fish that have been cooked well. Salmon, chicken, turkey, cooked chicken or duck eggs, bison, ground venison, chicken heart, liver and gizzards. Remove all visible fat — including the skin on poultry. Make sure there are no bones in the meat before you give it to your dog. […]
Continue readingToxic and Dangerous Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat
It’s hard to resist a dog’s big eyes gazing mournfully at us while we eat a meal. How bad can a little treat from the table really be? Well, that depends on what it is and what’s in it—there are a lot of people foods a dog should never consume. And, it’s not simply because of concern for their weight, some foods are downright dangerous for dogs—and some of these common foods may surprise you. Xylitol Candy, gum, toothpaste, baked goods, and some diet foods are sweetened with xylitol. It can cause your dog’s blood sugar to drop and can also cause liver failure. Early symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, and […]
Continue readingSchedule Your Pet’s Grooming for The Year
Did you know we offer the convenience of scheduling your pet’s grooming appointments for a full year? Since we are typically booked out several months at a time, this is the best way to ensure your pet never misses a grooming. Simply fill out the following request form and return to Sonny’s Spaw to request your preferred grooming schedule. The sooner you return your request form, the better, because we schedule appointments on a first-come first-served basis.
Continue readingMasks are now required universally in Washington state
Now that it’s state-mandated all people in Washington state must wear a face covering in any indoor or outdoor public area, we appreciate your compliance with Sonny’s Spaw mask policy: MASKS ARE REQUIRED. When you arrive, if masked, you may escort your dog into the salon. If you are not masked, REMAIN IN YOUR CAR and we will come out. For details on drop-off/pick-up procedures, go here. Disregard of the order may result in a misdemeanor charge, punishable by a fine of up to $100 and/or up to 90 days in county jail, and we don’t want that for you or for us. Thank you and stay safe!
Continue readingHow to Keep Your Pups Safe on July 4th
July 5th is the busiest day of the year for pet shelters. Please keep your pups safe this weekend. ❤️🐾🐶
Continue readingCar Temperature Dog Safety Chart
It’s is that time of year. I can leave my car running and lock it. It’s rare my dogs are in the car in the summer. If they are, I’ll take the ticket and they can have AC. Leave them home if you can. Please.
Continue readingYahoooooo!! We are caught up!!
Yahoooooo!! We are caught up!! I just finished my last Covid19 reschedule. Sharon and I want to thank you all so very much for all of your understanding and patience this month. We are going back to our normal hours starting Monday, June 29th. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Nail clinics Wednesday and Friday 5-5:30pm Thank you all so much. And know we will continue to do all that we can to keep ourselves and the community safe during this pandemic. We appreciate you all so much. ❤️🙏🐾
Continue readingVote for the Best of the Best of the Peninsula-Clallam County
Could we do this twice in a row? Even if we don’t I know we are number one to many two- and four-legged friends. Give us a vote if you like. ❤️🐶🐾 Vote for the Best of the Best in Clallam County Vote for Sonny’s Spaw! CONTEST TIMELINE: Nomination period: June 1 through June 14 at midnight Voting period: June 22 through July 5 at midnight Winners will be announced in a Sept. 20 printed special section in the Peninsula Daily News and Sequim Gazette, as well as online!
Continue readingNEW! Nail Clinics
For the time being we will be holding two nail clinics a week. These are first come, first served. I ask that everyone practice safe social distancing while waiting. Masks are required. If you usually come into the salon with you pet, you will not be able to do so any longer. I am holding the clinics when Sharon and myself are at the salon to assist each other with the more sensitive dogs. Your patience is greatly appreciated as there are many of you that do walk-in nail services. It will take us some time to get everyone caught up and back on schedule. Nail Trim Days, Times & […]
Continue readingDrop-off / Pickup Procedures
Please review and following guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy. We appreciate your patronage and cooperation. EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 30, 2020 After careful consideration and in an abundance of caution, we will no longer be allowing customers into the salon. With the increase in cases and holiday get-togethers, I will be implementing strict check-in and check-out procedures, through the end of the year. Masks are required at all times, this is non-negotiable. Consultations will be done over the phone. I will be checking in all pets, including Sharon’s dogs. I will come outside. After I place our slip lead on your dog, you will take off all of your pet’s […]
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