May Team Member of the Month: Shelly

Shelly Gordanier, Pet Groomer is our May Team Member of the Month! Shelly has been with Avondale Grooming since the fall of 2011. She has 16 years of grooming experience and is a talented pet stylist. Shelly enjoys doing the latest in "funky" styles for pets -- anything from mohawks to special pet colors and blueberry facials! In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter and enjoys all kinds of music. We are glad she is a part of our team!

Pets & Swimming

Is your dog a swimmer? Remember to protect their ears from infection. Dogs can develop chronic “swimmer’s ear” from water that gets lodged in the ear canal after a dip in the water. Because of the shape of a dog’s descending ear canal, it is difficult for water to drip out. The moisture left over in the ear canal is the perfect environment for ear infections. After your dog is finished playing in the water, take a towel and gently cover your dog’s ear and gently shake their head. This will keep any excess water from settling in your dog’s ear canal. When bathing, water can get trapped in a pet’s ear canals and cause the same kind of infection. If your pet is still experiencing irritation, call us and we'll be happy to help in any way we can.