Is it really allergies...
In Texas, we are used to allergies. Even our pets suffer from them. But do they really, or is that just a blanket diagnosis whenever a pet is scratching? When you look at a dog that has been scratching, can you tell the difference between dry skin and a symptom of allergies? Neither can I and realistically neither can your vet without testing, and even still there is no guarantee that that allergen is what is causing the issue. If the dog is allergic to pine, he has allergies, but you live 200 miles from the nearest pine trees. Allergies are just not definitive enough to say that that is the problem. The skin and coat of our pets are two of the most overlooked and under treated parts by both vets and groomers alike. If the vet is not treating internally with medication, you'll find that each profession tends to think that the other can solve the issue. The groomer sees dry itchy skin, but has used a sensitive skin shampoo so refers to the vet. The Vet prescribes a shampoo that he was sold by big pharma saying "this will treat such and such condition" for the groomer to use so they do but trust me, the issue is never solved. The groomer was only told to use it and follow the directions. As the groomer, we hate vet shampoos because they never solve the issue or often cause a different one. Chlorhexidine is often prescribed for allergies. That's antibacterial and antifungal. Great, bathing in that, we've cleansed the skin and coat of harmful things and even washed away any allergens lurking, but the shampoo is so harsh that it has also stripped the essential oils of the skin. Now, all of those things (that are always present) have a clean open doorway to cause even more skin infection. It's a vicious cycle because no one is caring for the skin itself.
There is a real science behind the skin and coat of our pets. I was told by Dr Cliff Faver, DVM, and creator of The Pet Skin Academy, that they spend very little time learning about the skin and coat in vet school. Honestly, I'm not surprised or even disappointed. I want my vet to know how to care for my dog internally because I cannot do that on my own. You would think they would also know how to care for the skin and coat of the pets too but realistically that is not their field. As groomers, we care for the skin and coat. That is where we shine and should spend a lot more time learning. Anyone can bathe a dog, but not everyone can do it properly.
I have been grooming since 2004. I've seen all kinds of things, but until very recently, thought that skin issues even as simple as dry skin, were a vet issue. THEY ARE'NT! The skin and coat can be healed and must be done so from the outside in. The natural skin cell cycle is 21 days so that means that internal medications really take 21 days to be effective on the outside of the bod, and that's not even helping what the true problem usually is which is improper care of the skin's protective barrier, Sebum. If this is not cared for then nothing internal will help. On the flip side though, if there are internal issues then nothing external will fix that. I can replace a wooden beam in the house, but if I've got termites, its going to be eaten too. It is highly recommended that you get blood work done INCLUDING thyroid. The results can also aid us in determining what needs to be done on the outside.
Restoration...
Everyone must start somewhere. I have been grooming for a very long time, but this has recently, specializing in skin and coat restoration has become my mission. While I only have a short portfolio, currently, the results I have had have been tremendous. I have the backing and mentorship of world renowned experts to guide me in learning how to help restore each pet on a case by case basis. I am in the process of studying for certification as a Pet Aesthetician, and will be attending out of state courses where I will learn hands on from these experts as well. It is important to note that I am not a vet. I cannot and will not diagnose anything. What I am working to do is restore the skin and coat back to its normal healthy state. It is basic husbandry of the external areas of a pet. If you have a cut, you do not need a doctor to diagnose it and can usually help the issue yourself with the knowledge of keeping it clean and cared for. A diagnosis of an issue for pets can help treat it because there are things that can be counteractive; if a pet has a thyroid issue and is losing hair, I can certainly restore the skin and coat, but the pet will always have an internally combative disease that will reappear, especially if the thyroid is not controlled.
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It is also important to note that restoration processes must be followed through. just because the skin clears up and the hair is growing back, does not mean care should be stopped. Many skin conditions will never be cured and therefore must be maintained so that the problem does not revert. It is better to be proactive than reactive.
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If your pet suffers from a skin condition of any sort, even severe, I would love to help. Please contact me and we can discuss a customized treatment plan for your individual pet.
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*100+tax per hour. A lot of time, expertise, and specialty product goes into this proven therapy.
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*A weekly and sometimes bi-weekly appts are needed. Average time frame is 8-12 weeks (approximately 3-4 skin cycles)
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*This is a skin treatment plan, not a grooming session so unless grooming is required or requested, hair cut, nails, and teeth are not included.
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CASH -Shih Tzu​​
These are photos around his shoulder blades, down his back, and his hip area just above his tail.
After weekly treatments, these are before and after side by sides from 11/14/24 to 12/24/24. He has suffered from skin issues his whole life. I have groomed him since he was a puppy, and we've tried every vet shampoo that exists. We never saw any improvements. These are our results after a month of restoration! Note the healthy pink skin in the photos on the right, the dark brown new healthy hair growth on his shoulder blade area, and the over all scaly skin has all but vanished.
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GOOSE - Long Haired Cat
This is his tail. His skin oil glands are just confused and over producing. The brown coloring on his skin appears to be just an over production of sebum and dead skin collection in it. It's causing him to be very greasy feeling in that area as well. It will take a few baths to teach the glands to stop over-reacting, but this was the result from ONE restoration bath.
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SCOUT - Golden
Scout had an area under her collar on her neck that was likely a yeast type of infection. She loves to swim and this often happens if a wet collar sits on the neck too long. It smelled yucky, had lost a lot of hair, and was a combination of crusty and gooey. With weekly skin restorations, we cleared up her skin in about 6 weeks. At 6 weeks we were then able to focus on regrowing her hair. The photo on the right is 10 weeks after the one on the left
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