The Dog Salon Ltd and all of its work is dedicated to the memory of Kanye, who died on 14/2/09. Kanye was a Chinese Shar-pei owned by The Dog Salon manager and was a regular face at The Dog Salon Ltd. He had many canine friends who will miss him so much. Kanye died very peacefully at home at 8:30pm on 14/2/2009, he will be greatly missed by everyone and every pooch that knew him. Rest in peace Kanye, 13/5/2005 - 14/2/2009.

Humans like to have clear skin, a sweet smell, thick shiny hair and a really great hair cut; and we like our dogs to look and smell great too. But grooming is about more than good looks. Good grooming means great health for both dogs and humans.

But while you know how to comb your own hair and take a shower, not all pet owners know or understand how to effectively and efficiently groom their pets. This is why we are here. Is your long -coated Shih Tzu a mess of tangles until you have her/him shaved down every spring? Is your Schnauzer a disheveled mess of stray wiry hairs? How is your Bearded Collie’s skin under all that coat? And what about those wrinkles on your Crinkly Pug? Are they dry and clean? And your Beagle’s ears free from infection? Have you figured out how to resolve that annoying hotspot on your yellow Lab? (If you think it’s annoying, just imagine how he feels!)

Grooming is directly related to health in many ways. A matted coat can hide and aggravate a host of skin conditions, which may in turn signify more serious health problems. A dull or balding coat can reveal medical conditions such as hypothyroidism (symmetric hair loss is a clue), mange (a parasitic condition), or nutritional differences (low protein could mean dull, sparse hair). Dogs with skin folds, floppy ears, furry paw pads, protruding eyes, flat faces or dental issues all need special kinds of care as well. » read more..