You should seek professional help as soon as you notice something is off or different with your dog. Catching behavioral problems early and being proactive can help ensure a good outcome.

Cat grooming at a salon can include shaving or trimming the fur of longer-haired or matted cats. This may also involve nail trimming, ear cleaning, or thorough brushing. Some salons may bathe cats, but most healthy cats do not require baths.

Cats groom themselves using their tongues. Cat tongues have small barbs on the surface that function like brush bristles. They use their saliva to wet their fur and then comb through it with their tongue.

Yes, it is safe to groom your cat. This can include brushing them, trimming their nails, and gently cleaning their ears. Be careful if you need to remove a mat from your cat's fur; clippers are safest. Scissors can be dangerous as they can potentially cut the cat's skin.

Most cats do not need to be bathed as they essentially bathe themselves through grooming. However, in cases of skin conditions or other medical issues that prevent them from self-grooming, a bath may be necessary. Be warned, most cats do not enjoy baths!

Many cats do not require human assistance in grooming. If they are healthy, they are usually capable of taking care of all their grooming needs. However, certain underlying medical conditions or other issues may require human intervention.

Typically, if a dog has ingested something toxic, they may start vomiting, have diarrhea, heavily salivate, or appear dizzy, confused, or out of it. The exact symptoms can depend on the toxin. Things that should be avoided in dogs include chocolate, grapes, raisins, avocados, onions, garlic, chives, anything high in fat, and any bones that could splinter and cause choking.

An elimination diet involves feeding your dog a specific food that eliminates all potential allergens. These diets usually involve hydrolyzed protein or amino acid level foods and are prescription made by a company. After feeding this diet for eight to 12 weeks, you reevaluate the dog's condition. If symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or itchiness have cleared up, then you know the food trial was a success. After that, you start to reintroduce one ingredient at a time to see if your dog reacts to it.