Article: Dog groomers work in locations as small as a van and as large as a pet mega-store.  They can be their own bosses and only employees or be one small cog in a large corporation.  Working in a pet superstore will reduce your business costs but likely offer less flexibility in setting your schedule and choosing your clients. Working in a smaller pet grooming business, as proprietor, partner, or employee, may offer more flexibility but also the challenges of operating a business location. Operating out of your home can reduce overhead costs, but might also limit your clientele.  You’ll need to consider local local business regulations and permitting as well. A mobile dog grooming service, run out of a van or trailer, offers mobility, flexibility, and lower operation costs, but has its own disadvantages (and possibly local business regulations) to deal with as well. Income potential varies widely by hours worked, business type, and client base, but a general range is roughly $15,000 to $50,000 per year. Especially if you are opening your own dog grooming business, but even if you are working in a large pet center, building a loyal clientele will be essential to your success.  If interested in opening your own business, you may want to visit How to Start a Small Business and How to Open a Small Business for guidance and advice. Get your name out there to potential clients any way you can, perhaps by handing out business cards at the dog park, putting up flyers (with permission) at local pet stores and vet offices, or decorating your grooming van with an eye-catching design. You already know how much most owners love their dogs, so do right by the canine and you’ll have the best chance of securing the loyalty of its human companion.  A good dog groomer needs to be firm but gentle in dealing with frightened or uncooperative animals; calming in demeanor to keep nervous dogs happy and compliant; patient and detail-oriented to do the job right every time; and have good communication skills with both canines and people.  Be careful never to harm an animal, no matter how squirmy or uncooperative they are being.  This is the quickest way to lose a client and perhaps your job. Check generally for signs of injury or illness in a dog and recommend a vet visit if you suspect something is amiss.  Most owners will appreciate your efforts and concern. You also have to be strong enough to tell people that their dog is too matted to save the coat and you will have to shave it down, or that it's unsafe to groom their dog and they need to take it to a vet or be sedated to be groomed.  Some people just won't want to accept it, will get angry with you, and sometimes won't do future business with you, but that is the nature of the business. Have the courage to report suspected animal abuse as well.  Put your compassion for the animal first. Quality work and care for human and dog client alike is the best avenue for lasting success as a dog groomer.  Establish customer loyalty and good word-of-mouth as a groomer in the big pet center, and perhaps you can open your own shop someday.  Consider creative ways to build your business as well, for instance by offering specials and discounts (new customer, loyalty, 2-for-1, etc.); offering extras like spa treatments, accessorizing (bows, etc.), nail painting, or even teeth-cleaning; or selling canine health and beauty products. It's the same as with most businesses:  make the customer feel very special, and you give yourself the best chance for building your business.
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Decide where you want to work. Spread the word. Be careful and conscientious. Build a career.
Article: If a wet diaper is worn for a long time, or if urine and/or stool irritate the infant’s skin, diaper rash can result. An infant’s bottom or genitals may become red and sore, causing discomfort and irritability. However, the condition can be easily treated at home. Usually, diaper rash will be avoided or disappear within twenty-four hours if:  Diapers are changed frequently The infant’s skin is washed carefully A non-prescription diaper ointment is applied at diaper changes This condition, called jaundice, is common in infants and is not usually associated with a disease or problem. It may cause yellowing of the skin, or orange or greenish in some cases. It may show up 24 hours after birth and peak at about 72 hours. It appears because an infant builds up a substance called bilirubin, and can have a number of causes ranging from not getting enough breast milk to the newborn having an immature liver. Usually, jaundice will clear on its own within a few days, but frequent feeding (every 2-3 hours) and a phototherapy treatment are also be recommended: Phototherapy treatments expose the infant to light, which helps to eliminate bilirubin. Your physician will explain what phototherapy to use, if one is deemed necessary. Light tan spots (sometimes called café-au-lait spots) may appear at birth or develop in a child’s first few years. If many of these spots (or especially large ones) are present, your doctor will monitor your child, since they may be a sign of a condition called neurofibromatosis. There may be moles present on your newborn, called congenital nevi. These can vary in size: they may be as small as a pea, or large enough to cover an entire limb. Your doctor will inspect and monitor nevi, since large ones have a greater risk of becoming skin cancer. Port wine stains (large purple-red patches) are often harmless, but could be a symptom of an underlying issue such as Sturge-Weber syndrome or Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome. Fat necrosis is a movable lump underneath the surface that appears on some infants. Though fat necrosis is often benign and will go away on its own within a few weeks, your doctor will want to examine the lump to make sure that it is not related to another condition (such as renal disease or hypercalcemia). If your newborn’s skin is bluish all over (cyanosis), let your physician know right away. This could indicate that your newborn’s blood is not circulating properly, or be a sign of a heart problem. If you feel that your baby is acting unusually, or if he or she develops unexplained skin conditions, talk to your physician, especially if you notice:  Pain, swelling, or warmth in an area of your baby’s skin Red streaks extending from an area on his or her skin Pus Swollen lymph nodes Fever (38°C / 100.4°F or higher) Your baby is unusually fussy
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Care for diaper rash. Let your doctor know if your newborn’s skin is yellowish. Look for any light brown spots. Monitor any moles. Have your physician examine any large purplish blotches. Have your physician examine any lumps that appear on your infant’s skin. Keep an eye on your newborn’s skin color. Contact your physician if you have any concerns.