Meet Sharon, Our New Groomer
I am thrilled to welcome Sharon Zimny to the Sonnys Spaw family! She brings an amazing energy that pets gravitate towards, even the ones typically more challenging to groom. That’s pretty awesome! Take it away Sharon! “Please let me tell you a little about myself. I’m originally from a small town called Coxsackie in upstate New York, but I’ve been living in Oklahoma for the last 39 years. About 35 years ago I got a job bathing dogs a The Groom Closet. They soon started my training to become a professional dog and cat groomer and I’ve worked my way to being Shop Manager for the past 13 years at […]
Continue readingBringing a Rescue Dog Home
Although adopting a rescue dog is a wonderful way to bring a new canine family member into the home, please remember, it takes patience and understanding to help a scared rescue dog acclimate to you and to their new forever home. The following tips from Canidea Pet Food will help your new fur baby adjust to their new home: A skittish rescue dog may show his fear by being overly timid, withdrawn and untrusting or displaying signs of depression. Some may feel threatened by new people, situations and surroundings. Warm Up to a New Home When you first bring home a rescue dog, keep them confined to one area so […]
Continue readingKilled By Xylitol
PSA: please help spread the word, we need all dog owners to be aware of this ‘new’ toxin. We need those who drop gum to know they are leaving a trail lethal to man’s best friend. We need vets to think immediately of xylitol, as well as warfarin, when dogs present with poisoning. We need food manufacturers to clearly label foods with xylitol as “lethal to dogs”.
Continue reading2nd Annual Customer Appreciation Day
It’s Sonny’s Spaw’s 2nd annual customer appreciation day and you are invited!!! A celebration and thank you to everyone who has been such a huge part of our success!! Sunday, August 5th, 1 PM Please RSVP by private message, phone, email or in the comments on this post. We will have hamburgers and hotdogs for the people and treats for the fur babies. It would help if I had an estimate on attendees. Mary
Continue readingLyme Disease Awareness and Prevention
It’s tick season which means you need to be even more diligent about checking your pets daily for ticks. No one wants their fur baby to be struck with the dreaded Lyme disease. Lyme disease (borreliosis) is an infectious, tick-borne disease first recognized in dogs in 1985. It is caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. The Western black-legged tick, Ixodes pacificus, is the primary carrier of the B. burgdorferi bacteria in the western United States. Although Lyme Disease is uncommon in Washington State, it is most common in the Western half of the state. History and Occurrence Not all ticks are infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme […]
Continue readingLice in Dogs (Canine Pediculosis)
Lice are parasites that live on the skin of an affected dog. They are actually a small insect that feeds by chewing on the skin of the dog or by sucking the blood, depending on the type of louse. Left unchecked, they can grow to be an infestation on the dog’s body. Dog lice are not as common as dog fleas, and are most often seen in situations where sanitary practices are poor. NOTICE: Because canine lice is highly spreadable, I cannot groom any pet with lice. Please check your pets before arriving for your Sonny’s Spaw appointment. If I spot lice, I will not be able to groom your […]
Continue readingEasy Nail Trims for Difficult Dogs with Harness System
This is Max. He has had a hard time getting his nails done, and before today, required sedation to do so. He is one of the many four legged friends I purchased my new harness system for. I am so happy I was able to get all four paws done with very little resistance. I have tried before and let me tell you, this boy puts up a fight, but he was 100% free of any medications this time. The Doggie Lift is an amazing, safer alternative for the not-so-willing dogs. I can do a 4lb dog all the way to 130lb dog with four different harness sizes to choose […]
Continue readingCoyote Alert in Western Washington
Every year around this time, coyotes become active across Western Washington. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging owners of small pets to keep a closer eye on them. As well, keep small pets, like dogs and cats, in at night year-round and don’t leave their food out. KOMO News reported on a dog attacked by a coyote in its backyard and what to do it you see a pet being attacked by a coyote, read the full story >>
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