Pet care tips
Straightforward grooming advice from the van — written for dog and cat owners here in Marshall County, Indiana.
Fall coat-prep season
The second shed of the year arrives with cooler weather. Now is the time to get the undercoat out and nails short before winter footing softens.
- Schedule a thorough de-shed before the coat thickens
- Nail trim now — pets wear nails down less in winter
- Clear burrs and seed pods from long coats
- Get on the calendar ahead of the holidays
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