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| - The first time I strolled in to the Wag N' Wash Healthy Pet Center, I was immediately greeted by two of the most adorable sentinels standing guard at the door. Desi and Lou, the stores resident cats. Needless to say in love in seconds with a business that obviously cares enough to have "store cats". They were really social and both wanted to be pet and possibly chew on my purse and shoes... Still a little unsure of their intentions, especially Lou, he is far too cute to be that innocent...
Anyway, I didn't bring in my dog that day because I just wanted to swing by and try a new food, he has been getting ear infections pretty consistently the past year or so and a friend suggested switching to an ALL NATURAL food as he may be allergic to it. At this point I just want my little Spitty(aptly named sneezy Pug) to feel better and stop going to the vet.
his place has a self wash for dogs and groomers available!!! No idea of either of those when I walked in the first time. I was completely unaware I could essentially self groom my little man, and not have a completely destroyed bathroom, he is black pug and prone to shedding.
I talked to 2 of the most helpful, knowledgeable, kind and friendly staff members who explained that it was possible that his food was causing his chronic issues. The Store Manager told me that something similar happened with his dog as well and made some other suggestions on switching treats, adding some good vitamins and electrolytes to his food as well, not necessarily for his ears, but to make my old man(6 and starting to get a gray beard) feel better in general.
I walked out with a pretty decent amount of goods and went home to treat my dog like a king, apparently now he is eating better than me. :)
When I brought him in for a self wash a week later, I found out that there were different soaps and rinses I could use to help with his itchy skin and shedding. Both worked wonders and I bring him in every chance I get, to keep down on the massive amount of dog hair that this 16lb dog generates. Also being in the tub he didn't get the chance to channel Houdini and escape as he does when he is in the bath tub at home, so I was able to wash and rinse him 100% with no problem. We tired the dryers, but he barked at it, he barks at the vacuum at home as well... Apparently anything that cleans up his hair is suspect... We are still working on it...
He seems happier that I switched his food and we don't get ear infections nearly as often as we used to, so for me this place was a godsend. My dog is happy, healthier and loves to come in and see all the staff (he loves LOTS of attention and being ooohed and ahhed at by all the people that work there). I recommend this place to everyone!!!
I have never had a single problem with any of the staff or the store policies, last self wash is an hour before close, I feel that that is legitimate as the employees need to be able to clean out the area 100% before close, so I make sure I am in there with plenty of time to get my man cleaned up so that I am not forcing the anyone to stay late and clean up after me cause I thought I was self important.
Try this place out, you will not be disappointed. :)
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