| 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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| THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER |
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 Summer's a great time to be outside with your dog, especially up on the Blue Ridge or frolicking in the water at a place like Bent Creek. But it's also a time when dogs are susceptible to heat stroke.
A dog releases heat through its skin and by panting, but the canine cooling system is not very efficient, so dogs can overheat quickly. That's when heat stroke becomes a real risk. Heat stroke is a very serious condition that can cause death.
As temperatures and humidity rise, follow the same common sense practices with your dog as you would with yourself -- but be even more aware of your dog's sensitivity to the heat. Minimize your dog's outside time during the hottest portions of the day. Always have fresh water available and put it in the shade. Exercise your dog early or late, when conditions are cooler. Work up to exercise gradually if you take your dog to a hotter climate. NEVER leave your dog unattended in a car during the summer, even with the windows open.
Signs of heat stroke include lethargy, staggering, dry tongue and gums, glazed eyes, erratic breathing, unusually heavy panting, and vomiting.
If you suspect your dog is overheating, remove him from hot conditions immediately, apply cool (not cold) water to the pads of the feet, give your dog ice chips or small quantities of water, and get him to a vet as soon as possible.
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| A HOT WEATHER TREAT: DOG BISCUIT ICE CREAM |
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Here's a great summertime recipe that dogs love... but it's a special treat, so don't feed it too often!
1 pint vanilla lowfat or nonfat frozen yogurt
1 cup lowfat dog biscuits - crushed
Mix together and refreeze. Can also be turned into individual frozen treats by putting into cookie cutters before refreezing.
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| SUMMER FUN: HUMANE SOCIETY YAPPY HOUR! |
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 Bring your dog, your friends, and your friends' dogs to the Asheville Humane Society's "Yappy Hour" on Thursday, July 16 from 6 - 8 PM at Earth Fare, Westgate. People are $10 each and pups are free. There will be arf d'oeuvres and doggie daiquiries for the canines, as well as vegetarian appetizers, beer, wine and soda for the humans, plus music for all. It's a great way to socialize your pet and help the Humane Society too!
A final Yappy Hour of the summer will be held on Thursday, August 20 at a location to be announced. Check the Asheville Humane Society website for details. |
| YOU'VE GOTTA SEE THESE! |
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Here are some great summertime doggie videos...
Skateboarding Bulldog:
Surfing Jack Russell:
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| LOCAL RESOURCES |
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SpotSit Dog Training
828-691-6111
Michelle Loren does dog training in your home, and she offers a free dog training lesson to anyone who adopts a dog from the Asheville Humane Society.
Asheville Dog Taxi
828-335-0686
Asheville's only pet taxi -- they'll go anywhere!
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| NOTES FROM THE GROOMER |
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- If you notice liquid in your driveway after I finish grooming, don't worry -- it's just water. It's harmless condensation from the van's air conditioner.
- I am now offering a low fat doggie treat from Three Dog Bakery with each groom, as an alternative to the regular complimentary treats I provide. Please let me know if you would like your dog to have a low fat treat.
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Bandanas Mobile Grooming Salon | 5 Blue Damsel Court | Biltmore Lake | NC | 28715
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