Hi all...
I was talking with my vet the other day (on another topic) and I mentioned that I had recently taken my dogs to the self-serve dog wash at the pet store near where I live and I was surprised at her reaction. She told me that she recently had to report that same pet store for one of her patients that contracted mange after using the self serve dog wash (as this dog had not been anywhere else or in contact with anything outside) to the board of health. She said it absolutely imperative that the staff clean between customers and in the correct way, or lots of contagious diseases can be spread through just contact.
I know I never thought about that before, as it is a stainless steel tub....but it got me thinking. I guess I'll be making messes at home b/c then I know for sure we won't be picking up contagions.
Just thought I'd share, in case others didn't know this is possible, too....
I was talking with my vet the other day (on another topic) and I mentioned that I had recently taken my dogs to the self-serve dog wash at the pet store near where I live and I was surprised at her reaction. She told me that she recently had to report that same pet store for one of her patients that contracted mange after using the self serve dog wash (as this dog had not been anywhere else or in contact with anything outside) to the board of health. She said it absolutely imperative that the staff clean between customers and in the correct way, or lots of contagious diseases can be spread through just contact.
I know I never thought about that before, as it is a stainless steel tub....but it got me thinking. I guess I'll be making messes at home b/c then I know for sure we won't be picking up contagions.
Just thought I'd share, in case others didn't know this is possible, too....