You might be thinking: “What am I doing wrong?” Well, your cat probably feels scared or threatened by you touching its sensitive areas. That being said, if you follow some simple techniques while grooming your cat, you can avoid those stubborn red marks from their claws, which will make both of you much happier in the long run! So, what’s the best way to avoid scratches when … [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...]

Content submitted by Basepaws, a dvm360® Strategic Alliance PartnerCats are promoted by the internet as the easy-to-care-for companion that fills the void for wanting a pet, without the responsibility that is put into owning a pet such as a dog. However, this type of thinking could not be more wrong.1 Having a cat as a companion comes with many responsibilities that we tend to … [Read more...]

PetSmart is one of, if not the largest, pet supply stores in the country, with a 29.2% market share.1 Besides selling pet food, supplies, and accessories, it offers pet grooming services, which many dog owners take advantage of. But does PetSmart groom cats? Yes, PetSmart offers grooming services for adult cats and kittens. If you’re looking to get your feline groomed at … [Read more...]

Full Groom $55+Includes bath & blow dry, nail trim, brush out and cleaning the ears and eyes. Any trimming, shaving, de-matting and/or degreasing is charged extra. Domestic Short Hair $55Domestic Medium / Long Hair $65Exotics, American Shorthairs $70Siberians, Himalayans & Ragdolls $75Persians & Maine Coons $85***As a safety precaution, we do NOT offer Full Grooms … [Read more...]

1) YOUR PETS HEALTH AND WELFAREBy attending your appointment, you the owner confirm that your dog is fit and healthy. Grooming of sick or elderly dogs is entirely at owners risk. Pretty Paws Grooming do not take responsibility if your dog develops allergic reactions to shampoos, conditioners, or any other grooming products. (Please do inform me of ANY irritations/allergies that … [Read more...]

Cats are fastidious about their appearance, but sometimes they may not get the grooming job done well enough on their own. This may lead you to question whether or not you should get your cat professionally groomed, and if so, how often do they need to be groomed. Before you go booking an appointment, it's worthwhile to consider what a professional cat groomer can do and if … [Read more...]

We’ve all seen videos of cats grooming each other, and there are many reasons for this. Often, they may be similar to the reasons why they cuddle with their humans. However, cat-cat relationships are much different than cat-human relationships. After all, we are different from a cat (and often worse at reading our cat’s body language). So, why do cats lick each other? Most cats … [Read more...]