Bark N Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

Welcome to Bark & Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk – I am your host Polly ReQua Today we are talking to Kelly Burkholder, owner of Dirty Hairy Dog Wash, from Daphne, Alabama.  Many of us take our dogs to the groomer. What happens during that time of drop off to pick up? Many of us simply just drop our dogs off and assume we left our beloved four-legged companion in capable hands. However, we are assuming a lot. Leaving the dog with the groomer is much like leaving him with a day care or the vet. We entrust the groomer with our dog's health and safety, not just the length of the cut or the trimming of the nails. Leave Your Contact Information On the very first visit, any responsible groomer will ask all new clients to fill out a grooming card. A grooming card includes your vet's number, your cell and home phone numbers and who to call in case of an emergency. Provide Physical Health Info Any grooming shop worth its salt makes sure that each canine client is up to date on its vaccinations. This ensures the greater sa