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The new arsenal against skin problems

July 13, 2018 By [email protected]

Previously, we have talked about some of the things you can do if your pet is suffering from skin problems, from a healthy nutrition, to supplementing their diet with digestive enzymes and probiotics. Also, if you were to visit pet grooming salons, or spa centres, you might have come across micro (or nano) bubble spas. I prefer calling it nano bubble though, sounds better doesn’t it? But they’re the same thing because as micro bubble ascends, it will become even smaller, thus becoming a ‘nano bubble’ before it collapses.

micro-bubble-shower-1What is micro bubble?

Micro bubble isn’t your normal bubble baths or Jacuzzi. The technology that creates the micro bubble produces bubbles so small, 1-50 microns to be exact, that it’s able to penetrate pores and hair follicles that’s usually 90 microns in size and remove dead skin cells, excess sebum and bacteria. Talk about deep cleansing.

An ion Anion.

First, the micro bubbles are effective in removing dirt from the pores not only because of its size. It’s also negatively charged which allows them to bond with impurities and float them out. That’s why at the end of the spa session, you’ll find a film of gunk floating at the surface of the tub. That’s the micro bubbles at work.

Secondly due to the formation of micro bubbles, enormous amounts of negative ions are also produced which also speed up the skin’s recovery process and promotes overall well-being. (No wonder I’ve been sleeping better after I started providing micro bubble spa. Imagine the amount of anions I’m getting exposed to! How nice it is to be an unintended beneficiary!)

But that’s not all

Another obvious benefit is that when you have a bubble so small, it dissolves and delivers oxygen more effectively into the skin, making it healthier.

There are also claims that when the micro bubbles burst, they produces ultrasonic waves and high temperature that sterilizes harmful micro organisms. But I’m unable to get more information on this fact so I shan’t comment more.

So how do I know it’s the real deal?microbubble

Luckily it’s simple to identify if your pet is benefiting from micro bubbles. Because micro bubbles are small tiny, the bubbles would suspend in the water and the smallest bubbles take up to 2 minutes to rise up to the surface. As a result, once the water is filled with these tiny bubbles, it turns milky white within seconds and would turn back to its transparent state only minutes after, all without the use of any chemicals.

How effective is it in treating skin problems then?

If the equipment has been sourced from a reputable company, it should bear accreditation from independent companies attesting its efficacy, be it the size of the bubbles, concentration of anions produced or sterilization effectiveness.

Of course, there’re plenty of testimonials online, but after trying it for myself, very obvious improvements can really be seen after just 1 treatment. To be honest, I was quite impressed with the results.

As for our micro bubble generator, it has been clinically proven to improve skin conditions (DermaPro Skin & Research Centre, Inc – Seoul, Korea) and further attested by the Korea Atopy Association.

How do we make it even better than it already is?

Recognizing that most pets with skin problems don’t just have itchy skin, but rather accompanied by flaky, sometimes crusty, or oily skin, we have added natural ingredients to boost the machine’s cleaning power to remove impurities, excess buildup of sebum and keratin to allow the skin to heal naturally.

Apart from removing what we don’t want, we add in minerals which are difficult to get through food but effectively absorbed through the skin to help reduce inflammation, eliminate toxins, balance nerve functions and regulate enzymes in the body, as well as a myriad of trace minerals to improve your pet’s overall well being.

Try it at least once.

Now, I want you to try it for yourself. If you feel that it’s a worthwhile long term investment (though I can’t guarantee how long the machine would last) for the whole family, especially if your family has issues with troubled skin, a set from Korea costs SGD$3,499. Another condition is that you’d need a bathtub for this.

Otherwise for most families, their pets are usually the ones having skin problems and it might be more economical to bring your pet in for the micro bubble treatment.

Our prices start from $35 for small breeds, $45 and $55 for medium and large breeds respectively. Please visit our webpage for our complete pricing list. Also, for a limited time only enjoy free spa treatments with every grooming package purchased, and any additional treatments are $15 off*. 

 

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Filed Under: Cat Articles, Cat Grooming, Dog Articles, Dog Grooming, Pet Articles

Pet Grooming: Mats, Tangles and Daily Maintenance

July 13, 2018 By [email protected]

One of the biggest problems I see pets owners face when it comes to grooming their pets has to be dealing with tangled coats of their long coated breeds. Given everybody’s busy schedule, what can we do? While I’m in no position to teach people how to manage their time (I think even the worst time managers are able to teach me a thing or two), I’m able to offer some advice on how to minimize the problem and make it less painful for you and your furry ones.

But what causes those tangles in the first place? Luckily, it’s not as mysterious as how earphones play boy scout knots in your pockets and there are only four factors:

  1. Moisture
  2. Pressure
  3. Dirt
  4. Friction

The one thing advertising is right about

Dog hair under microscope

I believe you’ve seen TV commercials for shampoos and hair treatment products and they’ll show you the difference between the damaged hair and healthy hair under the microscope. If you haven’t, imagine that our hairs are covered with fish scales, all pointing towards the tip (the fish head is at the scalp and the tail is the tip). So dog and human hair alike, when the hair shaft is exposed to the elements they will open up creating barbs and with a combination of the aforementioned factors, the coat sticks to each other, very much like Velcro fasteners.

Now recall the places where tangle usually forms on your pet:

  • Is it because it has not been dried thoroughly after the coat got wet (Moisture)? e.g. The overall body, feet, beard, paw pads.
  • Does it form on places where it has contact with resting surfaces (Pressure)? e.g. Neck, four legs.
  • Easily soiled areas (Dirt)? e.g. Beard, legs, between the legs.
  • Or does it occur on places where hair rubs against each other or against other objects often (Friction)?

Friction is everywhere this is usually the main culprit that brings all the factors together and makes it worse (it’s also the main reason why your earphones gets tangled in your bag). Therefore, it is imperative that your pet gets a good brush every other day to prevent mats from forming, paying extra attention to inside of the legs, armpits, behind the ears and neck. These are usually the areas where tangles form quickly, as well as areas we tend to neglect when grooming.

It’s too late…

So, if you are reading this but you pet is already in bad shape, what can you do?

Well, if it’s really in bad shape, please, have it groomed and use this opportunity to let you and your pet get accustomed to frequent grooming. More importantly, de-matting the pet is a very uncomfortable process. Always put humanity over vanity.

But if it’s only a 2-3 knots here and there, you could do the following:

  1. I would suggest getting a bottle of de-tangling spray from your pet store.
  2. Spray the matted areas and let it sit for half an hour.
  3. Try to loosen the mat with your fingers, separating it in all directions.
  4. Use a slicker brush and brush in all directions. Use small strokes to minimize damage to the hair and skin.
  5. It’s going to take a while, so be patient.
  6. Prevention is better than cure. Brush your pet every other day.

Maintenance

With the proper technique, your pet can maintain the look straight of a magazine every day. It’s not that difficult!

What you’ll need:

  1. Brushes (Pin brush for long coats >8cm. Slicker brush for coats between 1-8cm. Any shorter, use a grooming glove or curry brush and that’s all you need.)
  2. Metal comb (Choose a medium to wide toothed)
  3. Spray bottle filled with water (If you feel you pet deserves better, get a grooming spray preferably something lightly scented or fragrance free. I use Fabulous Grooming Spray from #1 All Systems. If your pet is suffering from skin problems, you can add a little of Zymox enzymatic rinse or Rejuvenating Bath from Chitocure into filtered/distilled water and use it as a grooming spray.)

The how:

  1. Lightly spritz the coat. Making the coat slightly damp will help reduce static and friction while brushing.
  2. Using one hand to control their limbs and body, hold the brush with the other hand. If you’re using a slicker brush, make sure the face of the brush is parallel to the skin to minimize abrasion. If your pet struggles, make sure you communicate what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. Reward and reprimand accordingly.
  3. Brush against the lay of the coat, using short bouncy strokes, rather than one long pull. This will help reduce friction and prevent you from using too much force. The section of the coat is completed when you feel no resistance from the brush.
  4. Note that you should brush the coat layer by layer, using your hand to hold down part of the coat and only moving on when one section is completed. This ensures that the whole body and full length of the hair is covered.
  5. If you find a sizeable mat, follow the aforementioned instructions.
  6. Finally, go through the whole body with the metal comb. If the comb gets stuck (Girls would get this. Hurts doesn’t it?), comb out the tangle, then check with the comb again.
  7. You’re done and great job.

Well the whole thing sounds long because I want to get into the details of it. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll do everything like it’s second nature. Besides, it’s just brushing. It’s really not that hard.

Anyways, I’ll try to do a instructional video soon. It’s tough visualizing instructions like these isn’t it? Everybody has their own interpretation right?

So if you have any tips, questions or thoughts, do leave me a comment below!

Filed Under: Cat Articles, Cat Grooming, Dog Articles, Dog Grooming, Pet Articles Tagged With: brushing, daily, dogs, grooming, instructions, maintenance, mats, pet care, pets, tangles, the grooming table

Pet Grooming: Mats, Tangles and Daily Maintenance

July 11, 2018 By Sunny Lim

 

One of the biggest problems I see pets owners face when it comes to grooming their pets has to be dealing with tangled coats of their long coated breeds. Given everybody’s busy schedule, what can we do? While I’m in no position to teach people how to manage their time (I think even the worst time managers are able to teach me a thing or two), I’m able to offer some advice on how to minimize the problem and make it less painful for you and your furry ones.

But what causes those tangles in the first place? Luckily, it’s not as mysterious as how earphones play boy scout knots in your pockets and there are only four factors:

  1. Moisture
  2. Pressure
  3. Dirt
  4. Friction

The one thing advertising is right about

dog hair under microscope

I believe you’ve seen TV commercials for shampoos and hair treatment products and they’ll show you the difference between the damaged hair and healthy hair under the microscope. If you haven’t, imagine that our hairs are covered with fish scales, all pointing towards the tip (the fish head is at the scalp and the tail is the tip). So dog and human hair alike, when the hair shaft is exposed to the elements they will open up creating barbs and with a combination of the aforementioned factors, the coat sticks to each other, very much like Velcro fasteners.

Now recall the places where tangle usually forms on your pet:

  • Is it because it has not been dried thoroughly after the coat got wet (Moisture)? e.g. The overall body, feet, beard, paw pads.
  • Does it form on places where it has contact with resting surfaces (Pressure)? e.g. Neck, four legs.
  • Easily soiled areas (Dirt)? e.g. Beard, legs, between the legs.
  • Or does it occur on places where hair rubs against each other or against other objects often (Friction)?

Friction is everywhere this is usually the main culprit that brings all the factors together and makes it worse (it’s also the main reason why your earphones gets tangled in your bag). Therefore, it is imperative that your pet gets a good brush every other day to prevent mats from forming, paying extra attention to inside of the legs, armpits, behind the ears and neck. These are usually the areas where tangles form quickly, as well as areas we tend to neglect when grooming.

It’s too late…

So, if you are reading this but you pet is already in bad shape, what can you do?

Well, if it’s really in bad shape, please, have it groomed and use this opportunity to let you and your pet get accustomed to frequent grooming. More importantly, de-matting the pet is a very uncomfortable process. Always put humanity over vanity.

But if it’s only a 2-3 knots here and there, you could do the following:

  1. I would suggest getting a bottle of de-tangling spray from your pet store.
  2. Spray the matted areas and let it sit for half an hour.
  3. Try to loosen the mat with your fingers, separating it in all directions.
  4. Use a slicker brush and brush in all directions. Use small strokes to minimize damage to the hair and skin.
  5. It’s going to take a while, so be patient.
  6. Prevention is better than cure. Brush your pet every other day.

Maintenance

With the proper technique, your pet can maintain the look straight of a magazine every day. It’s not that difficult!

What you’ll need:

  1. Brushes (Pin brush for long coats >8cm. Slicker brush for coats between 1-8cm. Any shorter, use a grooming glove or curry brush and that’s all you need.)
  2. Metal comb (Choose a medium to wide toothed)
  3. Spray bottle filled with water (If you feel you pet deserves better, get a grooming spray preferably something lightly scented or fragrance free. I use Fabulous Grooming Spray from #1 All Systems. If your pet is suffering from skin problems, you can add a little of Zymox enzymatic rinse or Rejuvenating Bath from Chitocure into filtered/distilled water and use it as a grooming spray.)

The how:

  1. Lightly spritz the coat. Making the coat slightly damp will help reduce static and friction while brushing.
  2. Using one hand to control their limbs and body, hold the brush with the other hand. If you’re using a slicker brush, make sure the face of the brush is parallel to the skin to minimize abrasion. If your pet struggles, make sure you communicate what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. Reward and reprimand accordingly.
  3. Brush against the lay of the coat, using short bouncy strokes, rather than one long pull. This will help reduce friction and prevent you from using too much force. The section of the coat is completed when you feel no resistance from the brush.
  4. Note that you should brush the coat layer by layer, using your hand to hold down part of the coat and only moving on when one section is completed. This ensures that the whole body and full length of the hair is covered.
  5. If you find a sizeable mat, follow the aforementioned instructions.
  6. Finally, go through the whole body with the metal comb. If the comb gets stuck (Girls would get this. Hurts doesn’t it?), comb out the tangle, then check with the comb again.
  7. You’re done and great job.

Well the whole thing sounds long because I want to get into the details of it. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll do everything like it’s second nature. Besides, it’s just brushing. It’s really not that hard.

Anyways, I’ll try to do a instructional video soon. It’s tough visualizing instructions like these isn’t it? Everybody has their own interpretation right?

So if you have any tips, questions or thoughts, do leave me a comment below!

Filed Under: Cat Articles, Cat Grooming, Dog Articles, Dog Grooming, Pet Articles Tagged With: brushing, daily, dogs, grooming, instructions, maintenance, mats, pet care, pets, tangles, the grooming table

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