May is National Pet Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the important role pets play in our lives and recommitting to their long-term health and happiness. True wellness extends beyond food bowls and grooming appointments. A healthier life for your pet is built through a holistic approach that includes balanced nutrition, purposeful enrichment, and consistent preventative care. At …
Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and for many dog owners… a lot more fur around the house. If you are noticing extra fur on the couch, clumps of fur on the floor, or your dog leaving a trail of fluff wherever they go, you are not alone. Spring shedding is completely normal for many dogs as they transition from …
De-shedding baths: What are they good for? Here at 4 Paws Pantry & Spa in Olathe, one of the services we offer is a de-shedding bath. What is a de-shedding bath? Simply put, it is a technique that helps remove excess loose fur from a dog’s undercoat. We recommend a de-shedding bath to help manage shedding, keep your dog comfortable, …
Cleaning your dog’s teeth is an important part of maintaining their overall health and preventing dental issues such as gum disease and tooth decay. 4 Paws Pantry & Spa have some general guidelines for how often you should clean your dog’s teeth: Daily Brushing: Ideally, you should aim to brush your dog’s teeth every day. (Twice a day if …
How often should you bathe your dog? There are several factors to consider when deciding the frequency of bathing your dog. Age, breed, and activity level are some of the things we look at in our Olathe Pet Shop. Most dogs can go months between baths but there are some dogs that require more frequent baths. —————————— At 4 Paws …
By Debra Manfield, Owner I’ll go ahead and just say it…we do not recommend shaving your pet’s fur unless it is necessary due to severe matting, or if your pet has developed skin issues and requires the area to be treated. Did you know that your pet’s coat will actually keep them warm in the winter and cool in the …
Got a really itchy pup this time of the year? Try out the Nature’s Specialties Quick Relief Shampoo, a bathing staff favorite here at Four Paws! Professional groomers and Veterinarians everywhere have helped eliminate many difficult skin problems using this medicated shampoo
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A big thank you to the readers and editors of 435 Magazine for choosing us as Kansas City’s best pet supplies store in their 2016 “Best of” roundup. Don’t forget to check out all of the other great businesses featured! “You’ll always find a parade of eager pooches dragging their owners to Four Paws Pantry in Olathe. Owner Debra …
Holistic Care/ By Julia Henrigues It’s hot and sticky across most of North America at this time of year. I have two Samoyeds and they would far prefer the temperatures to be at the other end of the spectrum. Anything over 40° is hotter than they’d like. Winter is definitely “their season.” So yes, they do feel the heat in …