Ear plucking has always been a controversial subject in the grooming world. Some breeds, such as Poodles (including Doodles), Shitzus and Schnauzers, grow hair in their ear canal. For many years it was normal for groomers or veterinarians to pluck this hair from the canal, believing that it was blocking air into the ear. As with everything, we learn as we go. What has been determined in recent years is that yanking this hair out can actually cause microscopic tears in the ear canal tissue. If bacteria are present in the ear, it’s quite possible for it to enter those tears and

Winter is here! We’ve made it through the sweltering heat, hurricanes, and did we mention the heat? Our poor dogs are now trying to grow their winter coats to keep them from catching a chill through the winter vortex (remember last winter?). And before you know it, spring will be here and they are going to need our help getting them ready for the summer heat again. Once you start any season off with a bath, brush-out, or full grooming you may quickly find the unpredictable Galveston weather has ruined your attempt at freshening up your furry friend and maybe even

Hi Everyone. I wanted to take the time to talk about our cutie patootie Doodles and other dog breeds that tend to develop matting. We get a lot of them in the grooming salon. More times than not (probably close to 75%) the pup has felted or matted to the point where we have to shave them short.  When I was a freshman in college, I got a cocker spaniel.  He was chocolate with long hair and oh so cute. I loved him so much, but what I didn't understand was that this little guy would require proper grooming. Next thing

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