Or perhaps you have a trusty dog groomer you might call in case of such emergencies.
Responsible dog owners always check that their pets are clean and happy.
Sadly, that wasnt the case for Barney.
For many, this story about a boy and a fox was their first encounter with responsibility forpets.
Despite bringing an insurmountable amount of joy, pets require a lot of time and dedication.
The dog did not smell very nice and made me want to retch.
He was extremely matted, with big clumps of fur hanging off of him.
Barney needed to be rescued as soon as possible.
The environment was very untidy with lots of stuff everywhere and very dirty.
I went into the back garden, which was covered in feces and very dirty.
There were no dry areas for the dog, said Ms. Nash.
As the situation was dire, Barney was taken to the vet, where he was sedated.
The dirty, matted fur was shaved off the dogs body and weighed an astounding 7.8kg!
The weight of this coat would have risen considerably when the dog was wet.
He is currently living at a private boarding facility where he is thriving.
As for Barneys owner, he was given 12 months of community order including 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
Mr. Springett received a five-year ban on keeping all animals.
He had admitted that he had been unwell and therefore unable to offer proper care for Barney.
It is understandable, as no one is safe from health issues.
Its not just aboutbeautybut also about your dogs health.
You know that amazing feeling when you shower after a few days of being dirty and sweaty?
Imagine how relieved your dog feels once they get rid of that grime and extra fur.
We inquired how often dogs should be groomed.
It depends on the dog.
Seeing so many new doggie spas popping up, we wonder if this service is becoming more popular.
But I think no money could repay the love they give us.
But what should owners of reactive dogs do if most groomers only accept well-behaved toy breed dogs?
And they also have treats ready!
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