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Dog Flu in Missouri

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Dog Flu, otherwise known as canine influenza has been found in dogs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, and Illinois as of May 2017. This is a serious illness and our grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks would like spread awareness of it. Protect your precious pet. In this blog, we will discuss what the dog flu entails, how it is transmitted, what you should do to get your dog diagnosed, and treated. What is Dog Flu? Dog flu is a highly contagious viral infection that affects dogs and also cats. Two strains of dog flu have been identified in the United States, H3N8 and H3N2. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association website , virtually all dogs exposed to dog flu become infected, approximately 80% develop clinical signs of the disease. Approximately 20% do not exhibit clinical signs of the disease, but can still spread it to other dogs. Dog flu causes an acute respiratory infection within

IMPORTANT Reasons to Keep Your Dog Cage Free

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Our furry friends are our BEST friends. Why on earth would we confine them to cages? We here at the best dog day care at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share some VITAL reasons NOT to cage your best friend. Your dog can't learn to interact with the world in isolation. There are people who will cage their dog while at work for atleast 8 to 9 hours a day and then an additional 8 hours when sleeping. That is over two thirds of the entire day in a cage! Your precious pet can't learn how to be potty trained or  how to have normal at home experiences while your away if they are tucked in a cage the whole time.  Caging your dog can cause him or her to hurt themselves. Dogs hate cages. They can feel trapped in a tiny confined space with no room to run around and be themselves. This can cause the dog to try to escape your cage. In the process of trying to escape, they could claw away at the cage door and hurt their paws. They could also hurt their heads by trying to ra

3 Tips to Avoid Ticks & Fleas for Your Pet

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No one cares for pets the way we do, at the best grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks ! We treat every pet as if they were our own, which is why we feel it's very important to know how to treat your pet for ticks and fleas. Each dog we have the pleasure of taking care of deserves the utmost kindness and respect. You will feel at ease when you drop your furry friend off with us! Our dog boarding at the Lake of the Ozarks is the best! Today, we are going to discuss 3 tips to avoid ticks and fleas for your pet. In Missouri, ticks and fleas are most active March through December and they have been VERY thick so far. Here are some tips that can help you prevent ticks and fleas from harming your pet. 1. Tick Collars Tick collars can help your dog avoid ticks. Although, they mainly help with just the head and neck areas, they can repel ticks! Just be sure to read the label carefully when applying a tick collar to your dog. Make sure you can fit two fingers between the colla

Welcome to the Pampered Pet Grooming Salon Blog!

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                          Welcome to the NEW Pampered Pet Grooming Salon Blog! Each week we will feature a new blog that will give you tips on PAMPERING YOUR PET and show you why we are the BEST grooming salon at the Lake of the Ozarks to assist you in doing that. Our blogs will feature many things such as tick avoidance, why you should keep your dog cage free, tips on how to socialize your dog, how to train your dog, the importance of doggie exercise, and so much more! Dog Grooming We offer the BEST dog grooming at the Lake of the Ozarks . Dogs receive personal attention and LOTS OF LOVE when they are here at the best grooming salon in the Lake of the Ozarks. We treat each pet as they were our own. We make sure all dogs feel comfortable and as if they were at their own home, while receiving our grooming services. Dog Daycare We also offer the BEST dog daycare in Sunrise Beach is truly a HOME AWAY FROM HOME for your furry friends. Dogs receive the best care with 2