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Doggos of the Day: Chewie and Rico

In photo: Chewie and Rico at Fire Flake Farm, photobombed by Pixie the boxer. by Angela Ardolino I know as the owner of a grooming salon, I’m not supposed to have favorites, but Chewie and Rico are like family. Rico, a fairly calm poodle, was a groomer’s dream but suffered from allergies. Chewie on the other…
Beautify the Beast Holiday Gift Guide

Pet Parent Holiday Gift Guide

Bark the herald angels sing! It is almost Christmas! If you are still looking for the perfect gift for your furry friends, look no further than our holiday gift guide! For the Fashion Forward Love keeping your dog in the latest fashions? So do we. These outfits are trendy and will keep your dog looking…

Dog Grooming Holiday Trends

We all want to look our best during the winter season – pets included. This holiday season, there are five grooming trends your groomers will be seeing a lot of. While some of these work for specific breeds better than others, they can be a fun way to liven up your pup’s holiday look. Trend…
CBD Dog Health Halloween Safety

Keep Your Pets Safe this Halloween

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If you are like me, your doorbell is your dog. But when people ring your actual doorbell, all hell breaks loose. Especially when you have young kids in the house, the dogs barking at someone ringing (or knocking) at the door can cause unnecessary stress, both for you and your dogs. Normally, this stress lasts…
CBD Dog Health Dog Dementia Beautify the Beast

Can Dogs Get Dementia?

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When your dog enters their senior years, you may notice a change in their behaviors. It may be tough to spot at first, but if your senior dog is showing behavioral changes, it may be time to take them to the vet to find out if they have Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). CCD is also…

Preventing Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitos Naturally

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By Angie Ardolino Living in Florida makes it very difficult to control fleas, ticks and mosquitos from biting your dog. After researching the toxicity of commercial flea, tick and heart worm medications, I decided to poll my Facebook friends on what they used.  Most shared that they did what their vets suggest but would much…

A little about us…

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Angie Ardolino and David Estevez the new owners of Beautify the Beast pictured with a few of their dogs; Odie, Rhemi, Oscar, Molly and Nina.  Photo by Jeanine McLeod, www.cloud9studios.com   Beautify the Beast, a premier pet grooming and boarding facility serving the greater Lutz and Land O’ Lakes communities in West Central Florida, is…

To Shave or Not to Shave?

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by Angie Ardolino Many families invest a lot time and money on adopting a “hypoallergenic” dog, or a dog that doesn’t shed like a Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, or Shih Tzu.  However, instead of shedding, they’ve now committed to weekly brushings and monthly trips to the groomer.  Grooming these dogs start at $50 and go up to…

The Best Gift Ideas For Dog Lovers

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Organic Wool Dog Sweater with sequin Skull and Crossbones- perfect for Gasparilla!   By Cindy Alridge, Our Dog Friends For many dog lovers, pets are just as important as family members. When the holidays roll around, then, it’s important to remember those pets and how much they’re loved when it’s time to shop for gifts.…
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