Posts by Dr Faver
WHY DO THERAPIES TAKE SO LONG?
We live in a fast-food mentality world. We want results and we want it now. Unfortunately, that is not always how things wo...
TEN MOST COMMON REASONS FOR FAILURES WITH THERAPIES
NUMBER ONE! Client compliance. You must always remember you cannot want it more than the client. If they are not comm...
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
As a veterinarian owning a therapeutic line of shampoos and conditioners I am in a precarious situation. Many of my fellow educat...
TIME FOR THE PRODUCTS TO WORK
When we first learn to bathe animals, we are taught to put the product on the pet and work it around a little before rinsing it off. Ve...
ICHTHYOSIS-FISH SCALE DISEASE
In the grooming industry, we are often presented with pets that have questionable skin issues and unfortunately, we are not always awar...
ALLERGIES
When we discuss allergies, it can be very intimidating and complex. It is even more overwhelming when you realize the individual pet ca...
FALL DRY SKIN
You may have noticed that around October-November your skin, lips, and hands are very dry. Almost every year, there are social me...
SHAMPOO WITHOUT CONDITIONER?
Grooming discussions often revolve around what shampoo is used. It is a common belief that shampoo is the most important pa...
THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT THEY DON’T KNOW
Often, we get frustrated with clients because they don’t do their part at home with their pets. They don’t brush the dog, trim th...
ANAL GLANDS: “A PAIN IN THE BUTT”
Anal glands are scent glands located at 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock around the anus. They are tear drop shaped glands that lie under ...
