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Going That
Extra Mile
. . . Pampering Our Pets
Every year,
millions of Americans indulge in the enterprise of
spa-going. According to the web site, about.com, 33% of
leisure travelers say that access to a spa is a primary
consideration in the arrangement of their travel plans. So,
it's only natural that we would want to pamper our pets as
well. Pet spas are popping up all over the country and
nowadays, it is not unlikely to see diva dogs strutting down
the street donning red nail polish, satin ribbons and
metallic hair clips.
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers
Association, a nonprofit trade group in Connecticut,
Americans spent $34 billion on pet care last year. We all
know that basic grooming is a necessity, but what about
going that extra mile? There are so many pet-care services
available to our pets; such as, multi-purpose doggy day
cares with grooming facilities, massage tables and obedience
classes. There are also long and short term boarding
facilities with acres of land and condos with posh living
rooms equipped with couches and satellite television.
In light of HealthyPetNet's new spa line for pets, this
month's issue of the HealthyPetNet News is not only about
grooming our pets, but about going that extra mile and
pampering them the way they deserve to be pampered. |
Spa-tacular: Doggy Day Care
Although dog day cares vary regarding their services,
loosely put, a dog day care is a stimulating, crate-free
environment where you can leave your pet in the supervision
of positive, motivational trainers. Dog day cares can
provide one, some or all of the following: exercise and
socialization, nutritious meals and treats, behavior
modification, birthday parties, spa treatments, sleepovers,
pet supplies, obedience classes and veterinary services,
just to name a few.
If you don't want your dog to sit home all day, enrolling
him or her in a dog day care is an option. A dog day care is
a great place to take your pet while the pest control or
cleaning person pays a visit, or if you’ve just had a
newborn and need a little break. Just like nursery school
for children, dog day care is a wonderful way for your pup
or adult to learn how to play and socialize with other dogs
from all barks of life.
Some dog day cares provide additional spa services such as
pawdicures, fear and anxiety aromatherapy, essential
oil joint rubs, aromatherapy ear cleanings and coat
conditioners, queen sized beds for resting, and body
massages. Our own Dr. Jane was a frequent guest on
“Petsburg” on The Animal Planet. One segment was all about a
day in the spa. The dog particularly liked the cucumber
facial mask while the cat preferred the mint coat powder.
To keep the environment safe and healthy, many cage-free
facilities screen pets first and reserve the right to not
admit animals based on temperament and level of sociability.
In other words, if your dog is a grouchy old bully, some pet
day care facilities will have no problems telling you to
find another day home for him. In fact, many day cares have
a list of rules to ensure the good health and safety of all
the pets, such as up-to-date shots, spaying or neutering,
and vet-administered flea control and heartworm program.
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