SPA for dogs
Pets are full-fledged members of the family, and we share the best with them. We treat them with delicious delicacies, travel the world together, go in for sports, take them to gyms and swimming pools. To this list, you can also add spa treatments – special, for dogs. Do you think this is a useful procedure or a newfangled excess? About this in our article.
Spa for a dog is the same as a spa for a person. A procedure or set of procedures aimed at improving appearance and well-being. Of course, no one gives Thai massage to dogs and does not apply paraffin on their paws, but here the variety of services is impressive.
Scrubs, wraps, ozone therapy, hydromassage and even mud baths are all available for your dog. Such procedures are carried out in large grooming salons, where there are specialized equipment, cosmetics and specialized masters.
At first glance, it may seem that SPA for a dog is another trend of fashion and excess. But first of all, it is an in-depth care that helps where other means fail. For example, scrubbing allows you to remove “established” tear ducts from the muzzle, and deep cleansing helps to defeat acne on the sensitive skin of hairless pets.
Spa treatments can be prescribed to animals by a veterinarian if they have skin and coat problems. In the arsenal of salons there are procedures aimed at restoring coat color, improving blood circulation, treating itching and dermatitis, combating stress – and it really works!
Spa treatments are useful, if chosen correctly, according to the request. Not every dog will love a hydro bath, and not every dog needs a wrap. But if you turn to a good master and select the procedures that are right for your pet, you will most likely be surprised how you used to live without a spa.
Pets with dermatological problems are most often brought to the spa. For them, this is part of the procedures for restoring the skin and coat. Another category of “inveterate” customers are show dogs. It is always important for them to look perfect and be in good shape – the SPA helps a lot in this.
Some dogs enjoy stretching on the massage table, others love to swim in a warm bath and catch bubbles in their mouths, others get high when the master takes care of their hair. If this is your case, you can turn spa visits into a pleasant tradition and make your pet even happier.
It all depends on the specific procedure. It is definitely worth refusing to visit the SPA if the dog has individual contraindications, feels unwell, if it has not been vaccinated or 14 days have not passed since the vaccination.
Contraindications to a particular procedure may be heart disease, pregnancy and individual intolerance to the components. All this must be discussed in advance with the master or veterinarian.
Not everyone agrees to arrange a mud wrap for a dog in their apartment, but still, home spas are very popular. Usually, it means the use of shampoos and masks for deep restoration of the skin and coat. There is a huge selection of such cosmetics: with vitamins, silk proteins and even grapefruit juice (Fruit of the Groomer line from ISB). The main thing is to choose a product that suits your dog according to the type of skin and coat. Information about this is indicated on the packaging.
Home spa helps to cope with a huge number of problems from dull color to irritation and dandruff. Bonus – another reason to interact with the pet and the pleasant aroma of his fur. Will you try?
