11/28/2023
I’m sure you have heard about the respiratory illness circulating on the media affecting our dog friends.
Due to a new uprise in a respiratory virus, I have implemented new procedures in my salon to help keep your dog and my other clients dogs safe and healthy. This is a serious illness that I do not take lightly. Thankfully, I have not heard of any of our pet friends in the area having this illness at this time. However, please read below:
-This respiratory virus has been circulating for around 2 years according to my research with my veterinarian. With a recent uptick in cases. It is an airborne virus that works much like human cold or flu. Spreading is made possible by droplets in the air. Not necessarily direct contact. Almost a doggie covid! We went through covid, treat them the same way right now!
-If your dog has been boarded , went to day care, a training facility, etc within the last 14 days, we ask that you reschedule your appointment at this time and quarantine your dog for 14 days.
-If your dog has been around any dogs that do not live full time in your home that have any symptoms of a respiratory illness (coughing, sneezing, eye discharge, nasal discharge), we ask that you reschedule your appointment at this time and quarantine your dog for 14 days.
-If your dog has a new cough, sneeze, eye or nose discharge, we ask that you reschedule your appointment at this time and take your dog to the vet immediately. This illness is best managed with quick response by veterinary care. After infection, pets must be quarantined for 30 days after initial symptoms.
-Please come into the salon on time to your appointment. This allows us adequate time in between pets to disinfect areas properly with RESCUE veterinary grade disinfectant. If you see another family with a dog in the lobby, please wait until they exit to enter.
-No dogs not within the same household will be allowed near each other. I have moved the salon around in order to keep distance between dogs.
-If your dog has any respiratory symptoms while at the salon, they will be sent home immediately.
-Please plan for prompt pick up.
Please let me know immediately of any schedule changes! I know this can seem very overwhelming and scary. But realistically most dogs need groomed. It is not just for aesthetic reasons, but for their overall health as well.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns regarding your future appointments.