Cats groom themselves and are very clean animals. Just like humans and dogs, some cats are more aware of their cleanliness than others. Some cats are more fastidious about grooming themselves and staying in tip-top shape, while others need active ongoing grooming or care to keep their skin and hair coat in a healthy state. Your cat may not be exactly a big fan of having you … [Read more...]

It's not only humans that have seen some new looks emerge over lockdown. From overgrown fur to untrimmed nails, pets across Hampshire have also fallen behind on their grooming schedules as much as we have been missing a trip to the salon. Luckily, as lockdown measures begin to ease, many grooming parlours are starting to open again - all with new measures in place. It comes … [Read more...]

Helping Your Pet Look & Feel Like New In order to maintain your pet's happiness and well-being, it's important to get in the habit of ensuring his or her fur, skin, and nails are properly cared for. At Colony Park Animal Hospital, we provide full bathing and grooming for pets in Durham and across the Triangle at our office, which is clean, spacious, and full of friendly … [Read more...]

Cats are adorable, affectionate, and often independent creatures. While some cats may require more maintenance than others, the truth is that all cats should be groomed on a regular basis to keep them looking and feeling their best. Grooming your cat not only helps them look good but also provides numerous benefits that go beyond appearance. Here's why cat grooming is so … [Read more...]

Although this article references dogs as the double-coated animals specifically written about, double-coated dogs and all cats (except hairless & curly-coated cats) share the same characteristics when it comes to hair & coat structure. So the issues addressed in this article would apply equally well to cats. Pets always do better when their natural coat is managed to … [Read more...]

When it comes to personal hygiene, cats are, hands down, one of the most hygienic house pets. Perhaps even more hygienic than us humans. Adult cats can spend as much as half their waking hours grooming themselves! They think themselves independent creatures that don’t need no hooman to help clean them up when in actuality…they do. While cats do a pretty good job of grooming … [Read more...]

How do I know if Drop-in Visits or Overnight House Sittings is right for me? My pets get stressed easily in new environments My pets are low maintenance I have a senior pet who prefers to stay at home I have caged pocket pets such as fishes, tortoises, rabbits and birds I'm looking for long term bookings While I'm away, I want someone to help in small house tasks like watering … [Read more...]