July 4th is often the official "kick-off" of summer.  Including your pet in many of your activities can be fun for everyone involved, but be sure to take precautions where necessary. 

Parades, barbecues, family gatherings and fireworks are the hallmarks of our Independence Day celebrations.  But, be aware that fireworks are frightening to many dogs.  When dogs panic from firework noise, they often run and many dogs have been lost this way.   Be sure to keep your pet on a lead or keep her/him indoors.

Summertime Safety

Just as you would keep an eye on small children, be aware of where your pet is and what s/he is doing when you are at gatherings.  Whether you're in the backyard, at the beach or someplace else enjoying a lazy day of summer, don't let your pet get too close to the grill or fire pit.   Avoid gastrointestinal emergencies by keeping your pet away from charcoal and discarded food items such as fish or sparerib bones, pits from fruit (including avocado), corn cobs, skewers and garbage in general. 

If you and your furry buddy are out in the car and you need to stop at a store, NEVER leave your pet in the car.  Even though some people don't think temperatures in the 80s feel too warm; in an enclosed, sunny space such as a vehicle, the temperature can reach over 110 degrees in just 10 minutes.  This can cause heat-stress or heat stroke in a pet, which can lead to death.

If you see an animal locked in a vehicle in a parking lot, intervention may be necessary.  Try to locate the owner of the car through the store or restaurant's paging system or contact the police to free the animal.

Bathe, trim and beautify! The holidays are an exciting time of year for us because we get to primp and pamper our pet clients more than ever.  A number of our clients will request a special haircut for their pets or provide us with beautiful bows or neckerchiefs with which to adorn them. 

Having the holiday family photo taken?  Be sure to book your grooming session ahead of time, so we can have your pet ready for her/his close-up!

We love that our pets participate in all the hustle and bustle of the holidays - from joining us on the neighborhood Christmas stroll to alerting us of all the UPS gift deliveries and "supervising" the delectable treats we're cooking-up in the kitchen.

And of course…curling up with us in front of the fireplace.  There is no place like home when you're with your best buddy.

The holidays are all about giving.  A tasty treat or a new squeak toy will certainly be appreciated, but the best gifts you can give your pet are your love and attention.

With the New Year fast approaching, we'd like to take this opportunity to tell all of our pets and pet parents how much we value you and thank you for your continued patronage.  We look forward to serving you in the coming year.

Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season from all of your friends at Zoomin Groomin!