Striegel Animal Hospital

Over 50 Years of Quality Medicine

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Melissa

Dear Helen...

I asked my groomer for a puppy cut, but what I got wasn’t what I expected. Can you tell me what a puppy cut is supposed to look like?

A puppy cut is how show poodles under one year of age are groomed. The face and feet are shaved close and the rest is hand-scissored. The top knot and neck are left very long, and only scissored enough to produce the correct outline.

If your dog isn’t a poodle, there is no standard “puppy cut,” so everyone has a different idea about how it’s supposed to look. For some, it’s fairly short all over, like a newborn puppy. For others, it’s long and fluffy, like a four- or five-month-old puppy, or it might be anywhere in between.

My advice is to just tell your groomer what you want your “puppy” to look like. Be specific about the length you want, how you’d like the ears and tail trimmed, and what shape you’d like the face – round or broad like a terrier. A picture may help, but remember that your dog’s coat texture will affect the final outcome. Your groomer can’t make a Maltese look like an Airedale, after all!

Boarding Services

ANIMALS WILL BE ADMITTED AND DISCHARGED FROM BOARDING
ONLY DURING THE FOLLOWING HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 to 12:00 Noon

Boarding is not a part of veterinary medicine, but a service we are happy to offer to our clients so long as our facilities permit it.

Our hospital requires the following:

1. Animals may be admitted or discharged only during regular hospital hours. No boarders will be admitted or discharged on Sundays, holidays, or after the hospital is closed for the day.

2. For your pet's protection, the following vaccinations are required.

a. Cats must have a current distemper/upper respiratory disease complex vaccination.
b. Dogs must be currently vaccinated for distemper, parvovirus and bordatella

kennel cough.
c. Ferrets must be current on the canine distemper vaccination.
d. As per the Illinois law, and for your pet's and our staff's protection, a current

rabies vaccination is required of all.

3. All pets will be check for fleas in your presence upon admittance. If fleas, flea dirt, or ticks are found, a flea bath will be given and charged to your account. On the day of release, a complimentary bath will be given and your pet will be checked (with you) to assure that your pet is free of fleas, flea dirt and ticks. If any of these are found, a flea bath will be provided at no charge.

4. The boarding rate is on a per night basis (as a motel).

5. Minimum rates per night:

$21.00 for a dog weighing up to approximately 25 pounds
$22.00 for a dog weighing approximately 25-60 pounds
$24.00 for a dog weighing approximately over 60 pounds
$21.00 for a cat
$21.00 for a ferret

For other species, inquire at our reception desk.

6. Medications administered by our hospital staff will be $6.50 to $13.00 per day, depending upon the number and type of mediations and ease of administration.

7. Boarding fees must be paid upon release of the pet. We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Our caring and proficient staff assures your pet of professional care and supervision.

Every precaution is taken to ensure the well-being of your pet.

In the event of illness while boarding, we reserve the right to render necessary treatment

and charges will be made accordingly.

For an appointment at Striegel Animal Hospital, please call (618) 457-4133.