Winning the PNW Flea and Tick Battle
AI generated blog by: Shiloh (groomers assistant/Paws Gone Pretty tech)
Fact cheked and edited by: Shiloh
Living here in Oregon means we get to enjoy some amazing trails and parks, but it also means dealing with our stubborn PNW fleas and ticks. If your dog or cat has ever brought home a pest, please don't stress about it! My own family has dealt with it firsthand. It truly happens to the best of us, even when we are super careful.
The tricky part is that if your pup has a thick double coat or your cat is extra fluffy, it’s incredibly hard to spot a flea until it turns into a much bigger headache. That’s actually one of the hidden perks of keeping your pet on a regular 4-to-6-week grooming schedule. After 16 years as a pet stylist, my eyes and hands are trained to check the skin all the way down to the root. Groomers are usually the very first ones to notice a pest before it has a chance to take over your house!
Winning the PNW flea and tick battle? This is where our house-call setup is a huge game-changer. When you drop your pet off at a busy salon, there is always that lingering worry that a dog in the kennel next to yours might have brought fleas in. With Paws Gone Pretty, that risk is zero. Because we come straight to your home for a private session, there are no other animals around. No kennels, no waiting, and no cross-contamination.
If Shiloh and I do happen to find a sneaky flea or tick while we’re working, there is zero judgment. We just let you know right away so we can get ahead of it. If you have a topical treatment on hand, we even offer a quick $15 flea add-on where we'll handle the specialized washing and apply your treatment for you, so your pet gets immediate relief.
Have you had to battle the bugs this season? Let us know in the comments! And if your pet is due for a thorough coat check and a deep clean, you can book your next in-home spaw day right here at Paws Gone Pretty.
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