Metro Pets

12/28/2025

SCIENCE SUNDAY 🧪❄️🐾

Ice melt chemicals are a proven irritant to dogs’ paws.

Here’s the science behind it.

Most ice melts are made with salts like sodium chloride, calcium chloride, or magnesium chloride. These chemicals pull moisture out of the skin, which weakens the paw pad’s protective barrier and leads to dryness, cracking, and inflammation. 🧂

Some ice melts also release heat as they dissolve in snow and moisture. That reaction can cause localized irritation or even mild chemical burns on sensitive paw pads. 🔥

When paws become irritated, dogs naturally lick them. Licking makes inflammation worse and can introduce these chemicals into the mouth and digestive system, slowing healing and increasing discomfort. 👅

This is why winter often brings more paw licking, redness, sensitivity, and limping, even in otherwise healthy dogs.

A few science-backed ways to help.
🐾 Wipe paws after walks.
🐾 Avoid heavily treated areas when possible.
🐾 Keep nails trimmed to reduce pressure and cracking.
🐾 Choose pet-safe ice melt products that avoid corrosive salts, like Safe Paw, which is non-toxic and does not create heat when it dissolves.

A little science goes a long way toward winter comfort. 💜🐶

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Metro Pets!
Wishing you a holiday filled with cozy moments, happy pups, and the simple joy of being surrounded by the ones you love.

Thank you for trusting us with your four-legged family all year long. We’re so grateful for this community and the pets who brighten our days.

🎄❤️🐾
Here’s to a peaceful, joyful, treat-filled Christmas!

12/24/2025

Not all brushes do the same job — and using the right one makes a huge difference in your dog’s coat health. Here’s a deeper look at what each tool is for and how groomers actually use them:

🧡 Slicker Brush — The Detangler

Best for curly + fluffy coats (think doodles, poodles, bichons).
A slicker lifts and separates the coat so tangles don’t tighten into mats.
Use light, outward strokes off the skin.
If it catches, don’t push harder — that means you’ve found a knot that needs smaller, gentle passes.

💛 Pin Brush — The Silky-Coat Maintenance Tool

Designed for long, straight coats like Yorkies, Shih Tzus, and Maltese.
It smooths the topcoat and adds shine but won’t break up true tangles.
This is the brush you use to maintain a coat that’s already tangle-free.

💚 Undercoat Rake — The Shed Manager

For double-coated dogs like Shepherds, Huskies, Aussies, and Goldens.
A rake reaches deep to pull out loose undercoat before it compacts.
Regular use reduces shedding and keeps the coat comfortable.
Always use on dry coat and with long, smooth strokes.

💜 Steel Comb — The Truth-Checker

If the comb can glide from root to tip, the coat is brushed out.
If it stops? That’s a tangle.
This is the tool groomers rely on to confirm whether brushing is complete — especially behind ears, in armpits, around collars, and under the tail.

📝 How Groomers Use These Tools Together:

• Curly + Wavy Coats: Slicker → Comb
• Long, Straight Coats: Pin Brush → Comb
• Double Coats: Rake → Slicker → Comb

Each tool supports the next, and using the right combination keeps dogs comfortable, reduces grooming time, and prevents painful matting.

If you ever want a personalized brushing plan for your dog, just ask. We love helping you keep those coats healthy between grooms. 💜🐾

12/23/2025

Happy holiday elves. 🎄🐾

We’re grooming lots of pups for the holidays, and these two might just take the cake. So fluffy, so cheerful, and absolutely full of festive spirit.

Fa la la from all of us at Metro Pets. 💜✨

12/22/2025

Ricky the Rock ⭐️ went from looking like Joe Cocker back to an English Cocker with his big boy hair cut. just 6 months old, this little boy light our heart a flame 🔥

12/22/2025

SCIENCE SUNDAY 🧪❄️

Winter is harder on dogs than it looks.

Cold temperatures and dry air affect circulation, joints, and skin health. That’s why many dogs, especially seniors and smaller breeds, feel stiffer, itchier, or a little less comfortable during the winter months.

Supporting your dog in winter can be as simple as paying attention to comfort, keeping skin and coat healthy, and adjusting care as the seasons change.

A little science goes a long way toward a happier, more comfortable pup. 🐶💜

12/19/2025

Panda showed up to his groom in a bow tie and left with even MORE charm.
This little gentleman is ready for the holidays… tongue and all. 🖤💜

12/17/2025

Holiday photos are coming… is your pet ready for their close-up? 🎄📸
Here are our favorite tips to keep coats clean, mats away, and tails wagging all season long. 🐾✨

12/17/2025

Zeke is looking fresh and festive after his groom today! ✨
That face. Those ears. That perfect fluffy trim. 💜

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎💙
Wishing you eight nights of light, joy, family, and cozy moments with the pets who make everything brighter.
From our Metro Pets family to yours — may your holiday be filled with warmth, love, and a few extra treats. 🐾✨

12/12/2025

Summit always brings a smile to our faces.
Freshly groomed, festive bandana, favorite toy… he’s ready for the holidays! 💜✨