One of the most popular questions pet shop owners these days get is how to choose the right size dog carrier. Below are some questions to ask yourself before looking for a dog carrier that you will probably use for a long period of time. What makes your dog weigh? If...
Do you know who taught your dog to be an escape artist and jump the fence? Well, that’s not as important as it may sound. But the thing is you need to be worried about what wrong may happen if your canine buddy frees herself and roam around the streets. Your dog...
It’s only natural that you would take your dog’s needs into account when you’re house hunting. However, sometimes in the rigamarole of boxing up things and researching neighborhoods, certain details can be lost in the shuffle. Here are some points to keep in mind so...
Traveling with your pet can make any trip much more enjoyable; dogs, especially, are loyal companions who can help you feel safer in a strange place. It’s important to make sure you’re well prepared for travel with a pet, however, since they have different safety...
Did you know that April 23 marks National Lost Dog Awareness Day? It may seem silly, but according to the The American Humane Association, it’s estimated that over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen each year– and that’s just in the United States...
Six years ago, Liz Illg opened the first Puff & Fluff location in Phoenix, AZ. Today, we have FIVE locations across the Valley and we want you to know all about the dif-fur-rent services we offer! From pet grooming to pet sitting, Puff & Fluff is a...
Plants can be a lovely way to spruce up your home and bring the outside in, but did you know some plants can be lethal to cats and/or dogs if ingested? March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month and the team here at Puff & Fluff wants to make sure your furry...
We’re all inundated with ideas of what to ask for during the holidays. Sorting through the commercials and clutter can make putting together your Christmas wish list a daunting task. If you’re a dog owner looking to share gift ideas, we’ve simplified your search with...
Ah, it’s the season of sweaters, hot chocolate and cozying up in your favorite nook– a time of year where you may feel like doing nothing else other than gorge on comfort foods and stay indoors. Oh, but what about your pets who still need regular exercise and...
The holidays are many people’s favorite time of year– understandably so! From the bright decorations and warm comfort foods, to the celebrations with family and friends, there is plenty to enjoy. However, it’s easy to forget that these seasonal festivities can be...
So, you LOVE dogs and you think you know everything there is to know about these curious canines– but scientists are always learning more about our furry friends and, today, we’ll share with you 13 incredible facts that you may not have known! Dogs can understand up...
November 2 marks All Souls’ Day– a day to reflect and commemorate the souls of Christians who have died. Death is, of course, a part of life but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Dogs serve as loyal and comforting companions to those grieving; simply...
It feels so good to come home to your pet. But that thought of moving to another place/apartment comes with some difficulties. One is “How to find a pet friendly apartment?”. No pet parent would want to leave their furry one behind. Here’s a few tips to help...
Lovable, loyal, and always adorable, senior pets are as wonderful as their younger furry friends– and, yet, they still remain the least likely to get adopted. In fact, due to low adoption rates for senior pets, old dogs and cats have higher euthanasia rates, or even...
How well do you know your Disney dogs? Take this little test to check how well you know them. No peeking at the answers just yet! 1. Watched over Wendy, Michael, and John Darling. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to come with them to Neverland! 2. He was best friends...
You may know these pooches by name, but how much do you really know about them? Here are some fun facts about our famous canine buddies on movies and TV series. 10. Petey, “The Little Rascals” Petey naturally has a partially discolored circle around his eye. Makeup...
The owner of Puff & Fluff, Liz will be on the Howlarious Show June 3, 2016 at 12 pm. Listen live to hear about her story and how Puff & Fluff came to be! Here is a sneak peak of the show! More info here!
One thing you should know about Puff & Fluff, is that we LOVE to give back to the local community, any way that we can. Each month we pick a local organization to raise money for. Month of May, it is all about giving back to SNIFFAZ. We must share with you that...
With the Summer heat in full-blown, groan inducing swing, it’s time to think about how the drastic change in climate can be dangerous for your pets. Of course, we want our furbabies with us for all of our fun summer activities with the family, but there are certainly...
It is a topic not everyone is familiar with, or at all comfortable with asking/talking about. I feel there have been a lot of questions about this particular part of our grooming services, so hopefully I can direct a few of you to this blog post or that you can share...
Matted. Matting. Mat. It’s almost a dreaded word to hear or say as both an owner and a groomer. But aside from breed trims, adorable haircuts, or crazy creative stuff, matting is kind of what the grooming world revolves around. Either we are saving the coat, shaving...
There is nothing worse than noticing your furbaby itching away at itself only to find something crawling along their skin, I’m itchy just thinking about it! But I will suffer through my itchy, phantom-bug syndrome long enough to deliver necessary information, all you...
Our canine companions are very, very dear and close to us, so much so that sometimes it feels like we know what they’re thinking. For our own dogs, it is amazing how well we can tell how their feeling or what they might do, but that’s because we know them. What about...
Monsoon Season is looming for us who live in Arizona, and with the passing of an impressive thunderstorm sparked an interest to learn more about how we can help our pets deal with such a frightening experience for them. We all know thunder is loud, it wakes us up in...
It’s that time of the year again! As the seasons change, the trees shed their leaves (at least up north) and the animals shed their fur. Dogs, cats, horses, ferrets, you name it! Many animals grow and shed seasonal coats even if they are indoor only. This type of...
Cat grooming, something that not many people are familiar with, is a service we offer here at Puff & Fluff. It is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind when you see a pet grooming salon, and it is hit or miss whether or not they accept cats. Why is...
One of the most popular à la carte services, and a popular request, is the nail trim. It is also a hygienic maintenance that is difficult for pet owners to perform because of the risk of hurting and traumatizing your loved ones. While baths, brushing, and ear cleaning...
It is coming up on us all fast, that time of the year that many of us wish we could join the Snowbirds in heading up North. That’s right, you guessed it, the dreaded Arizona Summer! While we all survive by hopping from one air conditioned place to another, we must...
In the eyes of a pet parent, our precious furbabies could not be any more perfect. Sure, they can get smelly and dirty if they play in the dirt too long but a simple bath typically brings your pooch up to snuff. Unfortunately some discoloration is tougher to kick than...
So in moving towards the times we have started our online shopping! Puff & Fluff Pet Boutique is now available to peruse online. We could not be more excited. We know we have a lot of Facebook fans and general animal welfare connections that live all over...
