VON PAWS
Mobile Canine Spa & Care Services
Serving the foothills & west metro Denver area
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
SERVICES & PRICING
THE BASE PACKAGE
Every dog will receive the base package.
This package is all-inclusive and consists of a 6-point health exam, ear cleaning, eye cleaning, nail trim & grind, dental care, blueberry facial, heated luxury bath with hyo-allergenic products, de-shedding/blow dry, finishing conditioner spray, brush & fluff, paw tidy (if needed), seasonal bandana, and unlimited treats. We do not offer à la carte services.
Below, you can read about each service that's included in the base package:
6-Point Health Exam
As pet professionals, we take health prevention seriously. Upon the start of each appointment, we will conduct a thorough health exam. We will take a close look at your dog’s ear, eyes, nose, mouth, feet, and genitals. Some of the things that we look out for include lumps, abscesses, cysts, skin infections, ear infections, discharge coming from the eyes or nose, abnormal breathing, abnormal stance or gait, abrasions, open wounds, broken nails, tooth decay, anemia, diarrhea, gland infections, matting hair, sneezing, or coughing. It's incredible how many times we find underlying issues upon initial exams. Dogs can hide these issues surprisingly well. - They often pretend that they're fine, or they might be hiding something under the surface. Exams help us pick up health issues – hopefully before they progress. And if we can help that dog early on, we're going to help that dog live a longer and healthier life. We take the saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” to heart. If we find anything of note or something that will prevent your dog from having a safe grooming session, we will alert you right away.
Ear Cleaning
Antimicrobial wipes and a veterinary grade solution are used to remove dirt, debris, and break up wax from the ears. The solution also helps eliminate moisture, which can help prevent future infections. When we clean the ears, we will check for and advise you if we notice any bacterial or fungal infections. (Please note that cleaning alone, will not cure infections. Infections need to be treated with prescription antibiotics from a licensed veterinarian.)
Eye Cleaning
Antimicrobial wipes are used to gently remove mucus and discharge around the eyes. For dogs with eye related allergies, we will administer a medicated solution to help relieve itching, redness, and burning. We will check for and advise you if we notice any signs of conjunctivitis, injuries/abrasions, glaucoma, ectropian/entropain, or prolapsed gland of the nictitans (cherry eye). These conditions will need to be treated by a licensed veterinarian.
Nail Trim & Grind
We will trim your dog's nails as short as possible - every time. After the trim, we will use a grounder to buff out any sharp edges. The more often dog's nails are trimmed, the shorter the quick (the blood and nerve supply in the nail) will become. Allowing dog's nails to grow long can cause imbalance, pressure pain, arthritis, joint and spinal complications, and a limitation for a full range of movement.
Dental Care
We use highly affective enzymatic pet dental products to help prevent and remove mild plaque build up and assist in breath deodorizing. Routine oral care is essential in helping prevent and treat dental complications. Please note that basic dental hygiene care will not remove advance Periodontitis, Gingivitis, or infections/ bad breathe caused from decayed or broken teeth. Once infection and tartar have formed, scaling, polishing, and extractions need to be performed under general anesthesia of a licensed vet.
Blueberry Facial
Your dog will be pampered with a rejuvenating and relaxing facial massage using a wonderfully scented blueberry cleanser. This will pleasantly invigorate their senses, stimulate circulation, and relieve muscle tension that may be concentrated in the head and neck. This also works great for diminishing annoying tear stains around your dog's eyes. For brachycephalic breeds such as bulldogs, pugs, shar-peis, and mastiffs, we add an additional "Squish Face" scrub. This specialized cream gets deep into all of those beautiful face wrinkles to fight harmful bacteria and stubborn stains! The squish face scrub is offered at no additional charge.
Luxury Heated Bath
We use heated, fresh water combined with the finest hypoallergenic shampoos and conditioners to get your dog's coat clean right down to the skin by using a unique frothing technique. Our products are gentle, safe, and pH balanced for your dog's health. They return nutrients and sebum (the natural oils in the skin) to their healthy levels. This leaves the hair shiny, fresh, and incredibly soft! We have a handful of different types for different coat and skin needs. Below, you can read about some of our shampoos; •Clarifying, Mild Sweet Pea Scent. This removes heavy stains, dirt, excessive grease, and brightens all coat colors. •Medicated Skin Condition Treatment, Mild Mint Scent. Does your dog have alopecia or skin that is dry, flakey, red, scaly, itchy, or irritated? Our powerful, yet gentle medicated shampoo contains Ketoconazole, Chlorhexidine, and Colloidal Oatmeal. These ingredients treat symptoms caused from food or environmental allergies, bacterial infections, fungal infections, compromised immune systems, or parasites. Many owners notice a remarkable improvement in their dog's skin and coat after just one treatment. (Please note, that skin conditions are secondary symptoms caused from underlying problems. Treating the symptom, in this case the skin, may provide relief, however it will not cure or prevent future break outs. AKA, bathing alone will not cure an allergy or infection. Please consult a veterinary dermatologist to treat/cure these conditions.) •Fragrance Free : If you or your dog have severe sensitivities to strong scents, we recommend this shampoo. It is extremely mild and lacks any harsh perfumes. •Ultra De-odorizor, Heavy Freesia and Citrus Zest scent. If your dog is extra smelly, this shampoo is for them. It packs a hard working enzyme to eliminate foul odors and leave a powerful long lasting fresh scent behind.
De-shed/Blow Dry
No one likes their house filled with dog hair. And no dog likes walking around with chunks of hair constantly falling out. We use a powerful hand held, high velocity blower to get deep into your dog's undercoat and force all of the lose hair out. Keeping your dog's undercoat regularly blown out will help them regulate their internal temperatures and stay ahead of those annoying shedding cycles. This leaves your dog comfortable, and you without having to constantly vacuum! (We do not use cage dryers or any other type of dryer that doesn't require supervision.)
Conditioning Spray
After your dog's bath, they will get a mildly scented finishing spray. This will be hand applied and worked into their coat to leave a static free, tangle free, soft, shining, and enriched texture.
Brush & Fluff
Once your dog's coat is thoroughly cleaned, dried, and containing our conditioning spray, we'll use specialized brushes and combs to remove any remaining tangles, extra hair, and debris. We'll also use high quality sprays to add volume and strength to the hair strands.
Paw Tidy
Some dogs have just a little extra fluff around and in between their toes. This hair can trap mud, snow, and other debris. We will carefully shave and trim around these areas to give their foot a nice clean look.
Unlimited Treats
We provide a varied selection of savory and healthy treats for your dog at their request! Some of the treats we have on hand include freeze dried sweet potato, fish, chicken,, milk bones, dental greenies, and of course every dog's favorite - peanut butter! We ensure all treats are safe and don't contain any harmful ingredients such as xylitol. Please let us know if your dog has dietary restrictions (such as allergies or diabetes), and we will be sure to accommodate them.
Seasonal Bandana
We have a large variety of fun and modern bandanas for some added sharpness and confidence! We do our best to match bandanas based on the owner's unique style and the dog's personality. Our bandanas will always be be seasonal and holiday appropriate. If you do not wish for a bandana, please let us know.
ADD-ON SERVICES
Add-ons are extra services that can be joined with the base package for an additional fee. We do not offer à la carte services.
Below, you can read about each add-on service:
Salt Water Therapy
This therapy aids in the rehabilitation and prevention of inflammatory injuries as well as aiding in the treatment of wounds and infections. A poultice of Epson salts, Dead Sea Salts, and cold water is powerfully jetted to massage the soft tissues and disperse fluids. When a soft tissue strain or injury occurs, inflammatory white blood cells flood the area. This presents as heat and swelling. Unattended, this process ultimately causes weak collagenase fibers. This specialized therapy minimizes the formation of these weak fibers by keeping the location temperature low, allowing the fibers to heal in an organized manner. This therapy is best for dogs that may have suffered from tendon or ligament injuries, suspensory sprains or tears, arthritis, abscesses, or as a routine preventative for dogs who participate in physically demanding sports or work.
Aromatherapy
Did you know that dogs have 40 times more scent receptors than humans? This allows them to identify smells up to 100,000 times better than us. With their remarkable olfactory memory, and because their world revolves around scent, research has shown that certain aromatherapies can be ideal for use with dogs. We use diluted lavender oil and chamomile to gently massage into your dog's chest, neck, ears, and legs. Lavender and chamomile have been hailed as being affective in combating stress, fear, agitation, and anxiety. This service is excellent for dogs who experience mild to moderate anxiety about the grooming process.
Paw Moisturizing
Colorado's dry weather can be rough on your dog's sensitive paw pads. If your dog has cracked and abrasive pads, or red, smelly, and itchy toes, this service is a must. We first treat your dog to a seaweed, sunflower oil, and aloe vera foot soak. This helps provide relief caused by allergies and irritants. We then provide them with a generous layer of "Paw Balm". This is massaged deep into the pads by hand. Paw Balm is an all-natural and non-toxic ointment that contains vitamin E, beeswax, aloe, coconut oil, and shea butter. It greatly helps to heal, replenish moisture, and protect against future cracks and dryness.
Gland Expression
Some dogs suffer from excessive gland secretions. If your dog is often "scooting their bottom" on the floor and exhibits a foul fish like odor, they likely need their glands expressed. We will gently empty the glands to relieve the oils trapped inside. If we suspect there is a severe impaction or infection, we will advise you to consult with your vet.
Feather Trim
Does your dog have weird strands of hair sticking out in odd places? Do they often have annoying burrs and tangles in their feathering? For dogs with long hair, such as golden retrievers, collies, great pyreneese, berners, newfies, and setters, we can trim away and even out the fur around their toes, legs, ears, tail, and belly. (This service is not a full body haircut)
Sanitary Shave
Some long haired dogs accumulate, "cling-ons" - feces and dried urine trapped in the fur around their genitals. As you can imagine, this isn't comfortable for your dog. If this is left unchecked, skin scalding, infection, and mats can occur. In severe cases, dogs may experience pain or even an inability to properly relieve themselves due to the blocked material. We will carefully shave the hair in these areas to allow air flow and relief to your dog.
De-Skunking
It's a horrible experience for both you and your dog when they get sprayed by a skunk. The smell is nauseating! Did you know skunk spray is oil based, and if it's mixed with water, the water will only spread the oil around in the dog's coat? After testing many products that claim to remove skunk scent, we have found that a handmade concoction of baking soda, grease breaking soap, and peroxide work best. We apply this solution on your dog's *dry* coat, working it deep into the skin to pull the skunk oil out. After this has been allowed to set and do its magic, we will then wash the dog with our regular shampoos.
Nail Covers
Do your dog's nails often get caught on fabrics, scuff up hard wood floors, and scratch your skin? If so, you may want to consider Soft Paws. After the dog's nails have been trimmed, these semi-permanent plastic caps are applied to keep those nails covered and away from causing damage. These caps will naturally come off on their own as the nail grows. Depending on wear, they typically need to be replaced every 4-8 weeks. *Color availability is subject to change.
Parasite Treatment
Does your dog have fleas or ticks? If so, we have a medicated treatment to help with fast relief. After a full bath, your dog will receive an additional wash that will kill the adult parasites on the skin. Along with this shampoo treatment, we recommend your dog be prescribed additional medications in order to prevent parasites of all life stages (egg, larvae, and adult). We do not recommend using over the counter "natural" parasite preventatives on your pet. These "medications" tend to demonstrate resistance and unsafe/lethal ingredients. We instead recommend trial tested prescriptions such as Bravecto, Nexgard, Sentinel, or Simparica Trio.
Ear Plucking
Some breeds of dogs such as poodles and schnauzers have hair that grows in their ears. This hair grows thick and traps oil, which can block the canal, preventing air circulation. Bacteria, fungus, and mats then often form inside of the ear causing infection and pain to the dog. Plucking a dog's ear is when we gently pull or tweeze the hair out so these conditions can be prevented. The hair follicles in the dog's ears are extremely short, making it easy and relatively painless for removal.
Obedience Consult
Does your dog exhibit out of control behavior such as jumping up, barking, not paying attention, or being hyperactive? Are basic commands such as "heel" and "stay" something they struggle with? Do they have anxiety over new experiences, places, or objects? If you answered yes, we may be able to help. With this service, we will spend time with both you and your dog, providing demonstration, direction, and assistance for some of these common problems. Having a calm, collected, cooperative, comfortable, and confident dog will help them live happier and safer lives.
30-Minute Walk
Does your dog get the zoomies following a bath treatment? Do they need to burn off some steam and the excitement of feeling fresh? If so, we would be happy to take them on a fun and engaging 30-minute walk around your neighborhood. We love to get exercise and spend additional quality time with your dog! And we know your dog appreciates it too!
De-Matting
Many dog breeds were developed by mankind with unnatural and non-self-regulating coats. This means it is the owner’s sole responsibility to properly care for and maintain the coat. Your dog is completely reliant upon you to provide it with a quality of life. Brushing the coat TO THE SKIN will prevent matts. Hair type that is curly or is double coated will require more frequent assistance from you. You should expect to consistently and thoroughly brush your dog 1-3 times a week. Matts start at the base of the hair shaft. Over time, they pull the skin up into the knots, twisting and pinching it. This restricts blood flow and air from reaching the skin. This in turn causes your dog to be in pain, who may then express reactive or aggressive behavior. Heavy matting can also trap moisture and urine near the dog’s skin, allowing mold, fungus, or bacteria to grow, and/or revealing skin irritations that existed prior to the grooming process. Parasites such as fleas, ticks, maggots, and mites also thrive in mats. Mats can be extremely difficult or even impossible to remove with a brush. Attempting to simply brush out mats is not only futile, it would be immensely traumatic, time consuming, and unsafe for your dog. It would completely destroy your dog’s flesh. In addition, this can also cause dogs to develop aggression, anxiety, and stress towards being groomed. You wouldn’t be happy either if your skin was being torn apart. In order to avoid your dog experiencing unneeded agony, shaving is the ONLY humane option. This is the last resort. Groomers do not enjoy shaving dogs. It is literally a back breaking process. Furthermore, the dirt, oil, and debris trapped in matts can damage expensive grooming equipment. With that in mind, please know that we do not want your dog shaved any more than you do. We would love to have your dog keep a long and fluffy coat. That would be significantly easier on us and make your dog much happier. However, that can’t happen if your dog is matted. When we shave your dog, it is not because we are “lazy” or “don’t care”. It’s the absolute opposite. We shave your dog because we are concerned more about your dog’s health and well-being, than its vanity. Dogs with severely matted coats require extra attention. Removing a heavily matted coat can cause nicks, cuts, or abrasions. After-effects of mat removal can include itchiness, redness, self-inflicted irritations or abrasions, and failure of hair to regrow. In some cases, pets may also exhibit brief behavioral changes. They are feeling air against their skin for the first time. Your dog is not “embarrassed” by their hair cut. That is an anthropomorphic view placed upon your pet and does nothing to encourage their health. There is a $2 per minute fee for mat removal.
All-Over Haircut
Breed standard or specific cut of your choice over the dog's entire body. (This service is temporarily unavailable due to time constraints. Right now, we are only accepting dog breeds that do not require full body haircuts. We are happy to provide references for other mobile groomers if you wish to have a hair cut for your dog. Thank you for your understanding.)
PRICING
Pricing depends on each dog's breed, behavior, health, age, weight, coat type, amount of product required, and initial coat condition.
