Health and Safety Policies
Refusal of service:
Maggy’s Pet Boutique reserves the right to refuse or cancel service for any reason. Typically this would be due to concern for the well being of the pet in our care our out of concern for the safety of our staff (i.e. due to an overly anxious dog, an aggressive dog, an apparent health issue, etc.).
Injury and Illness:
Maggy’s Pet Boutique will be held harmless from damage, loss or claims arising from any known or unknown pre-existing condition of my pet(s). This can include, but is not limited to any/all damages or claims related to advanced age, neurosis, illness, previous injury, skin or coat conditions, or any other medical condition.
Neglect of the pets coat can be cause for problems after grooming such as clipper rash/brush irritation, nicks or scrapes. Maggy’s Pet Boutique is not responsible any situation related to improper coat care the pet(s) may have if not exposed to regular grooming.
Matted Pets:
Pets with severely matted coats require extra attention. Mats in a pet’s coat grow tight, and can ultimately damage and tear the pets skin, which provides a breeding ground for parasite infestations and infections. Maggy’s Pet Boutique will not cause serious or undue stress to your pet by de-matting excessively by brushing. Severely matted coats will need to be shaved. Removing a heavily matted coat can cause nicks, cuts, abrasions and irritation due to skin growth trapped in mats. After effects of mat removal procedures can include itchiness, skin redness, self inflicted irritations or abrasions and failure of the hair to regrow. In some cases, pets may also exhibit brief behavioural changes. If your pet needs to be shaved to remove matting, you acknowledge that you agree to this procedure and any risk presented. There is an extra charge for this process. It is time consuming and causes extra wear on grooming equipment. You accept that there is inherent risk in grooming a matted pet and authorize Maggy's Pet Boutique to obtain immediate veterinary care at your expense should it become necessary. Reasonable effort will be made to contact you if your pet needs veterinary care.
Senior Pets:
Senior pets often require extra attention. Occasionally, grooming can expose a hidden medical problem or aggravate a current one. If you know of any lumps, sore areas or any medical issue that could present a problem during your senior pet’s grooming, let Maggy's Pet Boutique know immediately. You accept that there is inherent risk in grooming a senior pet and authorize Maggy's Pet Boutique to obtain immediate veterinary care at your expense should it become necessary. Reasonable effort will be made to contact you if your pet needs veterinary care.
Vaccine Policy:
It is our policy to allow medical professionals to determine which vaccines your pet needs. It is up to you and your veterinarian to provide a safe level of protection for your dog. All puppies must have had their appropriate vaccinations and all dogs must have had a rabies vaccination per their veterinarians instructions.