Mystiqview Manor

04/12/2025

As a dog lover and groomer, it is heartbreaking to see dogs able to get to this state of severe matting.

It is important to check your dog's coat frequently for prickles and mats, even if you are frequently brushing as sometimes, you are not brushing deep enough to pe*****te the mat and you may still not know there are there at the skin they are so thick.

Being rural, prickles are a long coat's nightmare. They will get in and tangle that coat up very quickly. If the prickle or grass seed is able to get to the skin, it can be painful - like you walking with a prickle in your sock or a stone in your shoe.

Swimming dogs - another common thing that causes mats, especially around the neck, thighs, pants and tail. Pool water is very drying, same with sea water. Salt water can also leave a sticky feel and the sand can get in and be abraisive. It is always a good idea after a visit to the ocean, to rinse your dog off in clean water and wash that sand and salt out.

Spraying those problem areas with a conditioner spray, anti static or anti detangle spray and brushing the area can also help reduce mats from forming.

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The severity of mats. Mats are more than just a tangle in your dogs coat. A lot of people are unaware just how detrimental a mat is. Here is some knowledge on mats that will be quite the eye opener.
1. Mats pull on the skin.
2. They harbor bacteria, dead skin, debri and can smell.
3. They can create sores and wounds underneath.
4. Mats in the paw pads or armpits can change your dogs gait.
5. They are painful just existing. Creates bad blood circulation and can cause the blood to rush back to that area when removed. Hematomas. Bruising.

Removing mats:
1. Removing mats by brushing them out takes ALOT of time. And therefore costs more money.
2. Brushing them out still damages that hair.
3. Cutting them out can be dangerous especially if done by a non professional and will leave holes in the coat.
4. Clipping them out is still a lot of time, stressful and painful as the mats are pulled and tugged. It takes a very close (short) cut to get underneath mats to get them out. About 1/4 inch of coat will be left or bald spots.
5. When your dog needs the groomer to remove mats they are not set up for success. It is far more difficult to remain calm, comfortable and cooperative

27/11/2025

Thank you Energex. Our power is back on and we’re are back open for grooming.

26/11/2025

Due to the severe storms on Monday, we are still without power and will be closed until power is restored. Energex have not given any indication on when this will happen

We will update everyone and people with bookings as soon as we have power restored.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the storms and hope you remain safe.

26/09/2025

With the weather warming up, our double coated breeds are dumping their undercoat.

NOW is the time to think about getting them deshedded before that undercoat turns to mats.

I have bred and shown border collies for over. 20 years and specialise in border collie hand desheds using non coat cutting or destroying tools.

This morning the lovely Puca came in for a deshed. He is a big coated boy with enough undercoat to stuff a pillow.

I don’t clip double coated breeds unless for medical reasons. I also don’t reach for the clippers for mats unless I absolutely have to. Mats are carefully cut and combed out.

I can also help with grooming advice and the correct grooming tools to get the most out of your dog’s grooming experience.

09/01/2025

Shedding season is here. Do you have a dog that is needing that undercoat removed and you're afraid it is going to be clipped?

Fear no more! I will only clip double coat breeds where absolutely necessary such as skin tight mats that I cannot get scissors into or for medical reasons.

Over the last couple of months, I have seen an increase of border collies with severe matting around the neck and pants area.

Did you know - during these hot, humid and wet conditions, there is an increased risk of hot spots forming on your dog's skin. This can be made worse where the undercoat is left to allow to mat, trapping moisture at the skin and allowing bacteria to grow.

Surf dogs - if your dog is a regular swimmer, salt water and sand is great for drying the coat, forming and tightening mats. If your dog is a regular beach goer, it is important to rinse them down in clean water after their swim. Adding conditioner or using a conditioning spray after their rinse to pants and other thick areas can also help in reducing mats in these areas.

Photos:
a dog recently presented with mats in the body and rear from unremoved undercoat plus daily surf swimming.

A full hand deshed of border collie showing the amount of undercoat removed.

15/12/2024

Christmas is nearly upon us. I still have bookings available in the next two weeks.

Specialising in double coat breed hand desheds.

This old girl came in last week for a deshed. Photos are before and after.

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25/03/2024

The last week or so has been wet wet wet and this means mud mud mud right.

Mum is a groomer with over 20 years experience in a fully equipped air conditioned grooming salon here at Mt Mee. She can get your fur feeling and smelling all great again.

For bookings, you can book directly through mum's web page: www.mystiqviewmanor.com.au/booknow or call Tracie on 0417 618 242

Taking on new clients.

25/03/2024

I have just created a new website and I am in the process of having the domain name transferred to another host which can take up to 7 days.

While this is happening, there maybe a few days where my website is down. I will try to make sure the downtime is as short as possible.

If you are wishing to book an appointment while the website is down, please send me a message.

04/02/2024

Marley is a 9 year old girl who came in for her hand deshed yesterday with a lot of her undercoat being brushed and bathed out. Looking all fresh and lovely.

Hand deshed? What is this you ask? It is where the groomer brushes out the undercoat, leaving just the top coat. Leaving the top coat on a double coat breed, allows for a layer of air to be trapped between the coat and skin - akin to us wearing long loose flowing clothes in the hotter climes. As the dog moves, this layer of air moves through the coat, and refreshes. The top coat is still there to protect the skin from UV and sunburn.

There are many tools out there on the market that claim to be miracle savers to remove undercoat. Many are bladed, or slightly bladed and these tools will cut the top coat when used in the video shown on the product, or like a normal brush. Yes, they are removing coat - but cutting it out.

All my hand desheds are done with brushes and combs that don't cut the top coat, leaving the coat silky, shiny and lustrous. They are also bathed in a salon formula deshedding shampoo, conditioner and finishing spray to help remove all that undercoat.

Photo courtesy of her owner, Kylie.

08/01/2024

Welcome to 2024.

Storm and Sage both hope all you dogs and hoomans had a great holiday the last couple of weeks.

The last week or so has been wet wet wet and this means mud mud mud right.

Mum is a groomer with over 20 years experience in a fully equipped air conditioned grooming salon here at Mt Mee. She can get your fur feeling and smelling all great again.

For bookings, you can book directly through mum's web page: www.mystiqviewmanor.com.au/booknow or call Tracie on 0417 618 242

18/12/2023

Mystiqview Manor would like to wish all their customers a safe and Merry Christmas.

We still have a few appointments left before Christmas to have your dog looking and smelling swish for the big family get together.

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07/12/2023

Only 2 weeks left to Christmas!! How the year flies by.

Don't leave treating your dog to a lovely day spa, trim and tidy before the family all arrive until the last few days.

Groomers get booked up quick during this time. Book in now so your dog is looking its best for Christmas.

Bookings can be done via my website: www.mystiqviewmanor.com.au

Taking on new clients now. I still have bookings available up until the weekend before Christmas.

Local groomer with over 20 years experience located at Mt Mee, in a fully air conditioned home salon.