My friend Shawn Umsted called the other day and told me to check out The Today Show. Co-host Meredith Vieira was telling the tragic story of a dog that died after being left in a kennel drying machine in a grooming salon. Investigation revealed that the dog had been in a cage dryer which had been set at 100 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, which was too hot and too long for any dog to survive. According to animal experts and animal rights groups, kennel dryers— an electronic box with a heating element used to dry a pet after it has had a bath, are safe if used correctly. Temperatures on these dryers should never exceed 85 degrees. This incident should be a wake up call to all pet owners to be wary and meticulous in choosing the grooming shops and boarding facilities wherein they leave their beloved pooches. Pet owners must be warned that the pet grooming industry remains unregulated, which is why extra caution should be given when acquiring services from these facilities.
Our pets are our responsibility. We should only leave them in the hands of responsible and well trained individuals.
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