Nathan Exposed » Warnings about dog grooming

I had no idea a trip to get our dog groomed could be so dangerous:

- Make sure that the restraining device they put around your dog’s neck has a breakaway snap. Many dogs die when they get a little too close to the edge, fall off, and their necks are broken. If the snaps breakaway, the dog will just land on the floor, rather than hanging. All it takes is a person walking away from the table for a second and the dog dies. Eeeek.

- Make sure that the dogs are provided with a source of water when they are put in the waiting cages.

- Make sure that the blow dryer that is put on them is heat-free. Again, if the person walks away for too long, the dog could become overheated and die. It happens more than the groomers will admit, and it can easily be prevented.

After I learned about these senseless ways dogs die every day, I was shocked. I hope everyone will make sure that their dog’s groomer is following these simple guidelines.

Thu, Aug 9, 2007 @ 12:01 pm | Filed in Family | Permalink

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