Cotton Cloud Pet Grooming Parlour/Michele's Honde Salon

12/05/2026

03/05/2026

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26/04/2026

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🐕 COLLAR vs Y-HARNESS – Which is Safer for Your Dog? 🐕

Pulling on a leash shouldn’t hurt your dog. Here’s why vets & trainers prefer Y-harnesses over classic collars:

❌ CLASSIC COLLAR – The Risks
When your dog pulls, ALL pressure goes on the neck:
Tracheal compression → Coughing, gagging, breathing issues
Neck jerks → Cervical spine & nerve damage
Increased eye pressure → Dangerous for breeds prone to glaucoma
Visible signs → Red eyes, coughing, choking sounds

Especially risky for flat-faced breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and dogs with collapsing trachea.

✅ Y-HARNESS – The Safe Choice
The “Y” shape sits on the chest bone, not the throat:
Neck completely free → No pressure on trachea or spine
Force on sternum → Distributes pressure across strong chest
No tracheal compression → Dog can breathe freely even when pulling
Tension-free walks → Better control without choking

🎯 KEY DIFFERENCE:
Collar = Pressure on neck → Risk of injury
Y-Harness = Pressure on chest → Safe + comfortable

💡 WHO NEEDS A HARNESS MOST?
Dogs that pull on leash
Small breeds & toy breeds
Brachycephalic breeds: Frenchies, Pugs, Bulldogs
Dogs with tracheal collapse, neck injuries, or eye issues

Note: Make sure the harness is a true Y-shape that doesn’t block shoulders. Avoid harnesses that cross horizontally over the chest.

Choose comfort over convenience. Your dog’s throat will thank you! ❤️

19/03/2026

Stem asb weer vir ons 🐾✅️

09/01/2026

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Dancing the new work year in 🐾

07/01/2026

Puppies having FUN 🐾

Best introduction for a puppy is to bring them as soon as they've had their 4 week vaccinations 🐾
They learn how to socialize with other doggies coming in, they learn to accept environment, the grooming , handling of them while being groomed 🐾

Less stress for them & also less stress for the owners bringing them in 😌

Happy doggy , happy grooming-life 💙

02/01/2026

🐾 12 Januarie 🐾

Is ons weer reg om almal se woefs weer tonne liefde te gee 🥰

24/12/2025

💚 Ons is ampetelik gesluit vir die Feesseisoen 💚

'n Groot baie dankie aan elke kliënt , nuut en oud , vir die hele jaar se ondersteuning 🙏
Ons is só ongelooflik dankbaar vir julle en julle woefs beteken so baie vir ons.. Hulle voel soos ons eie 🥰

Geseënde Feestyd aan elkeen van julle en mag 2026 vir ons almal 'n goeie jaar wees 🥳

Baie liefde ,
Danél en die Cotton Cloud Span 🐾💚

13/12/2025

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09/12/2025

It's that time of the year, AGAIN , and we are fully booked 😱 for the rest of December 🐾