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Maizey's Groom Crew - and small animal rescue, 36 W Sherman Street, Lebanon, OR (2026)

03/03/2026

Looking for a new home!

02/24/2026

Just one of the reasons to keep your dog on a regular 4-8 weeks schedule, depending on breed/hair type and how much at home maintenance you do😊 please keep up with combing at home to prevent matting.

12/26/2025

We are CLOSED today for walk in nail trims, and will be back next week. 🎄

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone!!! ❤️❤️

12/07/2025

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Thank you Country Style for this super informative post. So correct 😍

Moving into the new year, we will be enforcing that dogs stay on a regular schedule with us, as our schedule is very busy with the vet clinic as well these days ❤️

Matted fur isn’t just a cosmetic issue. It can cause discomfort, pain, and even skin problems for your dog. The photo below shows why groomers take matting seriously: what looks fluffy on the outside can be extremely tight and compacted near the skin.

Here are some simple ways to prevent matting at home and help keep your dog in the longer, fluffy style you love:

1. Brush the right way (and often)
Most mat prone & non-shedding coats need brushing 3–5 times per week, and some daily.
Use a slicker brush to separate the coat, then follow with a metal comb all the way to the skin.
If the comb cannot glide through, tangles are still present.

Double coats (shedding coats) need regular brushing too, just in a different way.
Use a slicker brush or undercoat rake to remove loose undercoat. Focus on high-friction areas like behind the ears, their feathers (longer leg hair), and neck ruff, especially where their collar sits.
These breeds usually need brushing 1–2 times per week, increasing during heavy shedding seasons.

2. Keep the coat clean and fully dry
Moisture tightens mats. After baths, swims, rain, or snow, make sure the coat is fully dried and brushed out.
Dirt, debris, friction areas, and licking can also create tangles.

3. Maintain a consistent grooming schedule (by coat type)

Long, Curly, or Wavy Non-Shedding Coats
Examples: Poodles, Doodles, Shih Tzus
Recommended: Full groom every 4–6 weeks; optional bath/brush-out every 2–3 weeks.

Long Double Coats
Examples: Pomeranians, Shelties, Golden Retrievers
Recommended: Bath and deshed every 4–8 weeks depending on coat density and shedding cycle.

Short Double Coats
Examples: Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Pugs
Recommended: Bath and deshed every 6–10 weeks to remove dead undercoat and prevent compacted shedding.

Wire Coats
Examples: Schnauzers, Westies, Airedales
Recommended: Every 4–8 weeks to maintain coat texture and prevent packed undercoat in the furnishings.

Routine grooming keeps the coat manageable and prevents small knots from turning into mats.

4. Choose a coat length you can realistically maintain
Longer coats require frequent brushing at home. If life gets busy, opting for a shorter style keeps your dog comfortable and avoids shave-downs due to matting.

5. Don’t wait if you notice tangles
Early matting is easy to fix. Advanced matting is not. If you’re unsure, feel free to ask your groomer!

Shave downs are never done for convenience, they are done for your dog’s safety and comfort when the coat cannot be comfortably or humanely brushed out. With the right maintenance at home and regular grooming, your dog can stay healthy, comfortable, and beautiful all year long!

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10/03/2025

When mom needs a break, the kids are sent off 🤣 little crazy pants!!

08/24/2025

UPDATE:: Found safe!!!

!!!LOST!!!!
Please be on the lookout for our friend, Maka!! So worried about her! She is a nervous girl, so please get ahold of us immediately if you see her, and I will get you in contact with her parents.
Map is where she was last seen.

🙏🏻 please let her be found safe and unharmed

08/04/2025

We are stocking up on this deal!! Normally $55/bag, they are on sale for $18 right now!

If you want to help us with our small animal sanctuary, we would love it!! We are more than happy to take $25 off the price of your services for the trade of a bag 😍

At Oxbow Animal Health, our purpose is to help people and pets live happy, healthy lives. For more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with leading veterinarians and nutritionists to develop nutrition and care products that meet the specific species and life stage needs of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinch....