Grooming

“Rachel…My Dog Has Another Ear Infection.”

One of my favorite things about owning a neighborhood pet store is the conversations I get to have every day. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re heartbreaking, but they almost always start with a simple question. This month, the conversation went something like this: “Rachel…my dog has another ear infection.” Living in Florida, I hear that question more often than I’d like. Our warm, humid climate is wonderful for beach days and backyard adventures, but it’s also the perfect environment for ear infections. If

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Dog & Cat Dental Health (Without the Lecture 😉) Starring Penny

Okay, let’s talk teeth — your dog’s and/or cat’s teeth. And before you panic… no, this is not a lecture. 😉 If you’re anything like me, you didn’t grow up brushing your dog’s teeth every night or peeking into your cat’s mouth on a regular basis. But dental health plays a *huge* role in overall wellness, and the good news is it doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. At Leo & Lucky’s, we take a natural, preventative approach to dental care

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Why Every Pet Needs Regular Grooming (and Introducing our new Grooming Manager!)

Showering, brushing teeth, fixing our hair, applying deodorant, laundering clothes… most of us would not go long without basic hygiene like bathing or cleaning our teeth. We all need regular “grooming,” and this includes our pets! Whether you get your pet groomed professionally or do it yourself at home, regular maintenance keeps your best friend healthy, from top to tail. Grooming: it’s more than brushing While brushing is important to remove dirt, dandruff, dead hair, and prevent painful matting, it is sometimes

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Why everyone needs regular grooming

Showering, brushing teeth, fixing our hair, applying deodorant, laundering clothes… most of us would not go weeks or even days without basic hygiene like bathing or cleaning our teeth. We all need regular “grooming,” and so do our pets! If you can’t remember how long it’s been since your pet got a bath or was brushed, that’s a sign that it’s been too long. Whether you get your pet groomed professionally or do it yourself at home, grooming keeps your

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