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A day at the spa can do wonders for your body and soul. So it should come as no surprise that, in our pet-obsessed society, spa treatments for our furry, feathered, and four-legged friends are becoming more and more popular.
Here are nine luxurious treatments that will truly pamper your pet. Note that most of these are for dogs, which makes sense given they're the most popular pet.
Here are nine luxurious treatments that will truly pamper your pet. Note that most of these are for dogs, which makes sense given they're the most popular pet.
Keep your dog's nails in tiptop shape with a pawdicure.
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Acupuncture can do wonders for your cat and dog.
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Try conditioning your dog to help improve its coat and skin.
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A blueberry facial thoroughly and naturally cleans your dog's face.
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Julianne Hough swears by the treatment for her pups.
Micro-bubble baths deep-clean dogs to eliminate itching and odor.
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Thera-Clean claims to be the deepest clean for pets, using tiny bubbles to remove trapped bacteria, dirt, and yeast - which reduces odor and itching, according to its website.
Treat dry, itchy skin with a moisturizing mud bath.
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Mud baths for dogs are officially a thing, according to the Dog Training Nation blog. The treatment, which typically contains essential oils, minerals, and moisturizers as well as mud, helps soothe dry, flaky, or itchy skin. Once it's applied, a light massage ensures the product exfoliates the skin.
Getting your dog a massage may seem like a needless indulgence, but it actually has lots of benefits. According to Cesar's Way, the website of "dog whisperer" Cesar Millan, canine massage can help improve bodily functions - including circulation, digestion, and respiration - as well as promoting the healing of injuries and decreasing anxiety. Plus, it'll give Rex a sense of well-being and enhance your bond.
Letting your dog air-dry after a bath is old news. Now, pet spas, like The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa in Southern California, use non-heat drying cabanas - which are akin to glass crates with air jets at the bottom - to help dogs dry slowly and without the damaging effects of blow-dryers, according to Paw Culture.
We didn't forget about you bird owners. The turkeys chosen for this year's traditional presidential pardon will enjoy some spa treatments before arriving at the White House, including feather fluffing, akin to a haircut, and possibly a massage, according to People magazine. Perhaps your feathered friend might enjoy the same royal treatment?
Dog massage has many benefits — just ask the "dog whisperer."
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Non-heat drying cabanas for dogs are an alternative to air- or blow-drying.
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Even turkeys get spa treatments sometimes.
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