Fleas!

If you notice your dog scratching and chewing at his own skin, you might want to check for fleas! Fleas not only cause bite marks, severe itching, and sometimes allergic reactions; they also are capable of spreading a parasitic tapeworm. Fleas are nothing to mess around with, so if your dog gets fleas, you're going to want to get them taken care of as soon as possible.

First, give us a call (253-872-8015) and set up a grooming appointment. Make sure you mention that you need your dog to have a flea treatment. Our groomer will use a special shampoo treatment to kill the live fleas that are on your dog's body as well as soothe sore, inflamed skin. A preventative flea treatment will then be applied that will keep your dog protected for a whole month.

While your dog is at the salon, make sure you wash and dry on hot all bedding, toys, and clothing that your dog sleeps on, plays with, or comes into contact with. You may also want to pick up a carpet treatment especially for fleas and vacuum all carpeted areas. Also vacuum out your car.

When it is time to pick up your dog, the groomer will explain the severity of the infestation and let you know what you can do at home to make sure your dog stays healthy and doesn't get re-infested!