Spring is in the air. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and your pet is shedding. The pet grooming experts at All Creatures Inn in Nicholasville, Kentucky, know as winter ends and the weather gets warmer, your pet will begin shedding their bulky cold-weather coats. This popular pet daycare also understands dealing with months of shedding is a nuisance for you and your pet alike.

Here, they share their perspective on why shaving your pet or cutting down its coat is the best way to deal with shedding this spring:

• It’s A Healthy Choice: If you have even mild springtime allergies, pet hair all over your home can cause them to flare up. But constant, uncontrolled shedding isn’t just bad for you — it can also have a negative effect on your pets. Thick winter coats can get easily matted and tangled, which is never fun for your pet. Irritating excess dander can also build up and get trapped under heavy fur. Shedding cats who groom themselves are also likely to disrupt their digestive tract with constant hairballs. Accelerating the shedding process through cutting or shaving will help you and your pet avoid minor nuisances and potentially serious health problems alike.
• It’s A Perfect Time To Check For Medical Issues: Preventative medicine is the best medicine — this truism holds fast with pets as well as people. Bringing your cat or dog in for an affordable pet grooming session won’t just help you deal with shedding — though that is a major incentive. It can also help alert you to potential medical problems before they get out of hand. Your dog groomer can check out your pet’s ears, eyes, and teeth and make sure they’re healthy. They can also check out their coats while cutting it down to ensure your pet’s fur isn’t hiding any parasites like mites or ticks.
• It Prepares Them For Outdoor Play: After a long winter cooped up inside, pets are anxious to get outside. But a thick winter coat can make them uncomfortable very quickly. Visiting the dog groomer for a thorough haircut will make your next trip to the park a lot more enjoyable for your furry friend.

There are many reasons to schedule a pet grooming session. If you live in the Nicholasville area, All Creatures Inn is ready to help your pet welcome the new season with a lighter coat. You can visit their website to learn more about their pet-friendly services, or call them today at (859) 233-9000 to schedule your affordable pet grooming session.