| ABOUT BANDANAS |
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Bandanas Mobile Grooming Salon is an upscale grooming parlor on wheels serving dogs in certain southwest Asheville communities. We offer a superior grooming experience, one dog at a time, with personal attention from an experienced, gentle groomer.
Appointments should be scheduled one to two weeks ahead of time. To make an appointment, please call Sharon Wood at (828) 667-1232, or visit the Bandanas website for more information.
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| All About Tear Stains |
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 Tear stains -- those unsightly, rust-colored discolorations that appear in the corners of dogs' eyes -- are common in many dogs and will probably appear at least once in a dog's lifetime, whether the dog is purebred or mixed breed, furry or smooth-coated, and with a light-colored or dark-colored coat. Of course, the stains tend to show up more prominently on dogs with white faces, and they do seem to be more common in smaller dogs.
These stains are caused by excessive tearing and generally are not harmful. The excessive tearing keeps the hair under the eye wet, and that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. In fact, the reddish-brown stain you may notice could be the result of a "Red Yeast" infection.
Chronic tear stains can be a sign of other conditions. While a visit to the vet is advisable to determine the exact cause, these are some of the possible causes:
- Clogged or infected tear ducts
- Eye infections (bacterial or yeast)
- Irritants in the air, such as smoke, room deodorizers, or pollen dust
- Low-quality commercial dog food which contains additives, preservatives, or beef pulp
- Teething (in puppies)
- Female dogs in heat.
Remedies for Tear Stains
If you've determined the cause (with help from your vet if needed), you can begin a program to keep the staining under control. There are two basic kinds of solutions to the problem: topical products and internal products.
Topical
Topical products are applied daily, directly to the stained area. The best known topical product, endorsed by vets and groomers, is Eye Envy, a safe and gentle externally applied cleanser that comes in a liquid solution and powder. For more information, visit: www.eyeenvy.com
Internal
Internal products treat the problem via dietary intake. The best known internal product is Angels' Eyes, a safe, wheat- and dye-free formula that is sprinkled on your dog's food. For more information, visit: www.angelseyesonline.com |
| Bandanas Clients Help House Needy Dogs |
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 Many Bandanas clients contributed to the "Home for the Howl-idays" program sponsored by Chain Free Asheville. Their donations, along with a donation from Bandanas, helped purchase over 30 high quality, durable igloo dog houses to keep chained, neglected, needy dogs in Buncombe County safe, warm, and dry during the cold winter months.
Thanks to everyone who supported this wonderful program! |
| ADOPTION CORNER |
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Please help me spread the word about the following animals that need loving homes by forwarding this newsletter to your family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers.
JOSIE AND HER PUPPIES
I am currently fostering Josie and her 4 puppies for the Asheville Humane Society. Josie is a one year old Chihuahua mix. She looks like a Chihuahua, but is a little bit bigger (10 lbs.) and has longer legs. Josie and her puppies (2 male; 2 female) will be available for adoption within the next 2-3 weeks, after the puppies are weaned. To find our more about Josie or her puppies, or to arrange to see them, please contact me at the Bandanas Mobile Grooming number, (828) 667-1232 or via email at sharon@bandanasgrooming.com.
ADORABLE KITTENS
These five adorable kittens have been fostered by an Asheville Humane Society volunteer since early November. They are completely socialized and loving and would make wonderful pets. They are all spayed/neutered and had their first round of shots. There is no adoption fee. If you want to learn more about any of these kittens, please call Normanne Gibson at (803) 553-7919, or email her at info@palacetravelprofessionals.com. |
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