Fun Facts About Our Furry Friends Sometimes we wonder about our pets and simply are curious. Here are some quick facts about cats and dogs easily researched online from a variety of sources: Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day and lounge for 6-8 more Cats spend almost half their time grooming themselves Dogs' sweat glands...

Fleas on Your Pets? Aussie Pet Mobile Can Help! When pet owners are asked what they dread most about the coming of Spring and Summer, the topic that invariably comes up most is fleas! Fleas on dogs and cats! These small dark brown insects prefer temperatures of 65-80 degrees and humidity levels of 75-85 percent...

Oh NO!  My Pet Is Matted! – Aussie To The Rescue! The three pictures above illustrate what can happen to your pet when it gets severely matted.  Many of today’s most popular breeds can quickly and easily develop severe matting that can be a breeding ground for sores, hide fleas or ticks, promote disease and...

Paw Talk… Let’s talk about paws. Almost all dog owners notice their dogs kicking backward after going to the bathroom. It’s cute, and it’s also serving a surprising purpose. Dog owners may also notice a “corn chip” or “Frito” smell on their paws. What’s that about? Kicking Backward First, when your dog goes to the...

Cute Curling Cats & Canines From the time they’re kittens and cuddly puppies, our furry friends can be seen curling up into a tight ball when they sleep. When they curl up in our lap or next to our feet, it can make us melt. If you look online, you might be surprised to find...

Muzzles, Harnesses, and Leashes Great dog owners want to provide the best care they can. They spend resources on healthy food, comfortable cozies, and leashes for walking. But many as the question, “When should I use a harness or a muzzle?” Harnesses are often recommended for smaller dogs. This takes the pressure off their smaller...

Back To The Office And the impact on our pets! 2023 began with a number of well-known companies shifting away from remote work flexibility. This means people who acquired pets during the pandemic are about to experience a significant change. Many have grown accustomed to being around for their pets a significant portion of the...

Cute…but Stinky What causes my pet to have gas? Every pet owner knows the awkward moment of realizing your pet has gas…and it’s pretty potent. As the classic kid's book points out, “Everone Farts.” Yes, but humans usually attempt to do something about it (or have the courtesy to leave the room). Pets won’t and...

Teeth & Toes Two Areas Vital for Pet Health Pet owners know keeping teeth clean and toes trimmed is important. But they also fear making a mistake and causing even worse problems (i.e. bleeding). That’s why professional grooming and cleaning are more about health than many people know. That said, what should a pet owner...

Aussie Pet Mobile Recognizes Excellence Every year Aussie Pet Mobile recognizes extraordinary performance provided by our Franchisees and Groomers. 2022 was an amazing year and our entire family of Franchisees and Professional Pet Groomers all gave outstanding care to the over 350,000 pets we cared for during the year. Starting with our Franchisees we recognized...