Myths and Facts

Myth-"Bathing i bad for dogs. It should only be done once a year.”

Fact - Bathing your dog with harsh chemicals like dish liquid or even baby shampoo is very damaging to the skin of both dogs and cats. Canines and felines have a different PH balance (6.5 to 7) than humans (5.5).

Iv San Bernard shampoo products are formulated on exhaustive research which shows that the oil on a dog or cats skin and hair is essential and necessary to protect them from bacteria, pollutants, and other environmental factors. If you remove this oil without replacing it with a clean, protective oil layer that is nourishing and not damaging to the skin, problems such as dryness, itching, skin problems and health issues begin to occur. With PH balanced ISB shampoos, balsams and therapeutic treatments, you may bathe daily.

Complaint- "I can't handle all the shedding, just shave the hair off.”

Fact - Hair growth is cyclical. Shaving means shorter, pin-like hairs everywhere as well as the danger of exposing the skin to bacteria and pollutants as well as harmful UV rays.

Complaint- “It's too hot for my dog to have hair.”

Fact -Hair is a sun and wind barrier. The hair will raise to ventilate the dog when over-heated.

Complaint - “It grows too fast”.
Fact - Shaving will not slow growth, it will compound skin irritation.

Complaint - “My pet hates being groomed, I don’t want to put him through it again so soon.”

Fact - Dogs love routine. (Cats are another matter entirely) Frequent visits help alleviate unknown fears and maximize skin health. Proper and ethical handling leads to a calm (or in some cases exuberant) and happy pet. If your dog is terrified of going to the groomer, you should find out why.

Complaint -"He won't let me brush him!"

Fact-We offer free brushing and de-matting lessons as well as a low cost brush and comb set you can use at home. Schedule your lessons like an appointment.

Complaint - “Shave him down, He has dry skin.”

Fact - Shaving will only continue the cycle. Shaving the hair strips natural oils from the skin.

Complaint- “My pet has allergies...he scratches all the time, just shave him.”

Fact - Shaving clogs pores and leaves skin exposed to pollutants and toxins in the environment, which intensifies itching and irritation.

Complaint - “I can’t afford to have haircuts all the time.”

Solution - We offer low cost maintenance brush outs (no bath or haircut), nail trims, and ear cleaning.

Complaint - “I have allergies”.

Fact - Length of hair will not reduce allergies. Regular and proper cleansing of the skin will.