| Grooming Fit for a Goddess |
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| Written by Kirsten Schaffer | ||||||||||
| Thursday, 01 April 2010 09:22 | ||||||||||
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Grooming Fit for a Goddess As much as you love a little pampering, your pooch probably does too. And these specialists have just the right touch to keep your pets looking and feeling fabulous.  You might be a fan of facials yourself, but have you ever considered one for your pet? If you take your Fido, Maggie May or Daisy out for regular grooming, consider a few extra special treatments for a yummy-smelling pooch that have people coming from Cincinnati, Dayton and even Montana. At Ben Fur Roman Pet Spa in West Harrison, Ind., a blueberry facial could be just the right order to freshen up your dog's face. Plus, it smells wonderful, Owner Janice Pope says. "You should also consider what type of coat your dog has, It's like human hair in a way. Some people need wavy hair shampoos, and others need shampoos for oily or dry scalps. Well, it's the same with pets. You have to pick out the right kind for your dog's fur," Pope says.  For example, if you use a moisturizing shampoo on West Highland Terriers, it will change their coat so it's a bit softer than normal. "Though, the westie 'look' is a wiry look, so you'll need to select the appropriate shampoo," she says. Most pet owners use baby shampoo or other "human" shampoos, which can be very drying for a dog's coat. "Just because it's soft enough for a baby, it's actually made with a lot of salts so it doesn't hurt a baby's eyes. You don't need that for your dog, because it can dry their coat out, which could be very itchy for them," she says.  Time for a Trim The last time you had a bad hair day, your stylist probably didn't recommend that you shave it all off (though, you might have felt that way at the time). However, the "just cut it all off" approach might work for your dog. As the temperatures in Cincinnati warm up, your pooch might be due for a closer cut. At Ben Fur, Pope and her team have a special treatment called the Furminator for dogs that shed. Using a special tool, they are able to remove the maximum amount of hair without actually shaving the dog. Like a great haircut, the Furminator cleans up the ends for a shinier, smoother coat. Plus, you won't have as much pet hair to lint-roll off of your favorite coat. For someone who suffers from allergies, cleaning up your pet might provide some relief, as there will be less hair floating around. Pope estimates that it's about 60 to 80 percent reduction in shedding. 
The treatment can be used on long-haired and short-haired dogs, but Pope recommends that you take your pup at least twice to get the maximum benefit of the treatment.
"I was wondering what I was going to call the place, and I kept having visions of little dogs laying around a roman spa wearing togas, and I said, 'What will I call this place?' to my son. He said, 'Duh, Mom, Ben Fur,' and it stuck. So now the spa offers Romanesque features like the fountain at the front door. "[Dogs] run right up to it and play in it or drink it!" she says.
Cincy Chic took a visit to this Roman retreat to meet a few of their clients. Click the play button below to meet them.
Ben Fur in West Harrison, Ind., charges about $40 for each small dog, and the price goes up depending on the type of coat, the size of the dog, amount of work, and what special treatments will be applied. Pope and her staff accept all appointments by telephone at (812) 637-6700.
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