| If your pet has... | Then your flea or tick problem is ... |
| Less than 5 fleas or less than 3 ticks |
Minimal. Treating the pet is probably fine, additional measures may not be needed. |
| Less than 10 fleas | Moderate. Treating the pet and the environment is probably a better course of action |
| More than 10 fleas or more than 3 ticks | Severe. Repeated treatments of the pets and environment every 10 to 14 days, 3 to 4 times over a 6 to 8 week period would most likely be necessary to impact and reduce the infestation. |
Dip: A dip is an insecticide liquid applied directly to your pet. These will usually have an immediate kill effect on the fleas; but the residual, or how long it will continue to work, is greatly dependant on the method of drying. The longest residual effect (up to 2 weeks) can be achieved if the solution is allowed to air dry on the pet. Additional drying, either towel drying or blow drying will reduce the effectiveness of the dip to a few days or even less.
Drops: Several manufactures have developed flea treatments that are applied after the grooming is completed. Among these are Advantage and Frontline. These products being applied after the grooming process, means they don't affect hair cutting or the drying process on the pet. They also have a residual of 4 - 6 weeks per application.
Pills: Program, among others are applied independently of the grooming process. Also administered once a month, Usually 2-3 doses are required to build up in the pet's system before becoming effective.
The Roamin' Bath Mobile Pet Grooming offers top quality full service pet grooming.
We offer:
Nature's
The NATURAL Choice of Professional Groomers since 1986
Our rate is $100.00 per hour. This includes bathing, brushing, hair cutting, ear cleaning, nail clipping, bows, & cologne.
The groomer may adjust the pricing depending on condition of coat, disposition, and size of pet
Additional services when warranted, approved, and humane are provided in addition to the regular hourly rate:
De-matting: $10 per 15 minutes
De-Skunking: $25
How often should I get my pet groomed?
There is no hard and fast rule about how frequent you should have your pet groomed. If your pet is indoors most of the time and sleeps with you, then you may want to have the pet groomed more often; on the other hand, a pet that spends most of the time outside you may choose to have groomed less. Of course, if there is a skin condition or infestation, more frequently may be necessary.
While most of our clientele have their pets groomed every four to six weeks, some are weekly, yet others are once or twice a year.
We recommend that puppies get groomed as young as possible, and as frequently as is economically feasible. Waiting until pet is one, two or more years old for a first grooming is akin to tossing a teenager whose never experienced water into a swimming pool. Having a puppy groomed as young and as frequently as possible get them used to the process and handling necessary to groom them without injury either to the pet or the groomer. After one and a half to two years, your pet will have become comfortable as they are ever going to become with the process and can be maintained at 4-6 week (or longer intervals)
At present, we service the San Fernando Valley (North of Los Angeles, California).
As with most mobile grooming services, we are booked anywhere from 2-6 weeks in advance. Peak season, from November through mid-January is usually booked well in advance.
Of course, we sometimes get last minute cancellations. Please contact us for availability.
Typically, mobile groomers are $15 to$20 more than their shop counter parts, but each service has it's own pluses and minuses.
Grooming shops usually rotate pets in assembly line fashion between employees. Shops will usually cage dry pets, while the option is rarely available to mobile groomers. Mobile groomers offer more personalized service since the groomer alone performs all services on the customers pet(s) at the customers location. All grooming services are performed in our customized, self-contained, grooming salons that are equipped with warm water, heat and A/C to keep your pet comfortable.
10. Your hairdresser doesn't wash and clean your rear end.
9. You don't go for 8 weeks without washing or brushing your hair.
8. Your hairdresser doesn't have to give you sanitary trim.
7. Your hairdresser doesn't have to clean your ears.
6. Your hairdresser doesn't have to clean gunk from your eyes.
5. You sit still for your hairdresser.
4. Your haircut doesn't include a manicure or pedicure.
3. Your hairdresser only washes and cuts the hair on your head.
2. You don't bite or scratch your hairdresser.
And the Number 1 reason your dog's haircut cost more than yours:
1. The likelihood of you pooping or wetting while your hair is being cut is extremely slim.
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Revised: 07/21/10.