A Perfectly Furry Spa Day
- petsonthebay
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
We do so much for our pets. And they deserve it, don’t they?
As pet parents, we’ll pretty much do whatever it takes to make our babies feel loved, nurtured and pampered.
So why wouldn’t we want to give our pets a spa day at home?
Of course we do!
Awesome Ways To Pamper Your Pet At Home:
Wake Up & Go!
Start with their morning routine. Let them eat, walk, and even nap if that’s familiar to them. Keep them on schedule to better prepare them for their day of pampering. Make their breakfast even more special and include a yummy topper on their morning food. Check out our fave pic for the best local pet food and treats…
Set the Pet Spa Day Mood
Yummy scented candles, soft lighting, ambient music. Your pet might not understand all the nuances of these mood setters like you, but if you feel relaxed, so do they. If they are scent oriented like most pets, they’ll love the fruity sweet aromas in the air. For those pets that are reactive to strange noises, play meditative type music created specifically for them.
Time for Tubbies!
Organize your pet bathing area with sweet smelling specialty shampoos, conditioner, and other bathing tools- this is going to be the best bathtub/shower experience ever! At Pets, we only use natural and organic products from our specialty line for professionals. If you wish to order your own bathing products for the home, contact us to learn more. We can recommend what products work best with your pet’s coat and skin type.
Massages Expected
During the bath, make sure to massage them every step of the way- when applying shampoo and conditioner, massage the nourishing products into their coat…they will love it! When washing products off, also massage gently to prolong that comforting bath treatment for them. Try using a specialty balm to treat the more sensitive areas on the nose and paws. Ask about our CBD Paw Balm supplied in our salon lobby.
Blow Dryers Can Be Fun!
It’s no surprise that most cats and dogs don’t enjoy the hair dryer. The sound, the feel, the idea that maybe this object comes across as somewhat threatening. It doesn’t have to be. Take it slow with your pet and start off on the lowest setting of the dryer, placing it away from them. Gradually and gently move it towards them. Make it fun, play and blow it towards yourself every once in a while and giggle, like it tickles…if you let them know it's safe, they will most likely feel that way too…eventually. We recommend the Dyson Supersonic Blow Dryer…we keep one on hand in our salon for pets that are sensitive to blow dryers and who are prone to seizures.
Brush, Brush Baby
So… shout out to every pet parent that has a dog or cat that requires regular brushing…we feel you. We appreciate what you need to do to keep your furry baby mat free and looking fabulous.
Let's change the way we look at brushing…it doesn’t have to be a chore but more of a regular pampering…especially on a special spa day at home. Consider what type of brush is appropriate for your pet and how to use it.
PETS At Home Recommendations:
(also consider and ask reception about our PETS in store fave)
Warm Down
Here’s when the true spa experience happens for them…have a plushy towel ready ( just warmed up in the dryer). Embrace them gently and tell them how loved they are. Sometimes after drying off my furry baby, we play a game of it. I drop the towel over her and then she scatters back and forth across the room and then rolls on the carpet. We do this over and over until she heads to her water bowl for a cool down.
The Final Treat
Don’t forget a quick spritz of some finishing spray to moisturize their coat and help keep that lasting fresh bath scent. Our PETS Picks are from a line of our professional colognes and finishing sprays. These come in several yummy scents including; Plum Silky, Island Coconut, and Blueberry Dew.
If their diet permits, reward them with a favorite treat or toy to remind them of how much they deserve to be pampered.
We want to give our pets everything they deserve.
And this, to them, is how to have a perfectly furry spa day.
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