Christy Boswell has always been a dog person, growing up surrounded by furry companions and developing a deep love for their well-being and care.
"I begged my parents for a dog for years, and we finally rescued a mixed breed when I was 10. I still remember that day vividly! Since then, dogs have always been an integral part of my life. This passion eventually extended into my professional life, leading me to explore opportunities in the pet care industry."
Now, as a franchise owner of the dog-focused business Scenthound, Christy is able to share her passion and dedication with the Centennial, Colorado community.
"What stood out to me about the Scenthound franchise was its unique focus on wellness and preventive care," Christy says.
Scenthound is a routine hygiene service for dogs with a mission to make grooming accessible to all dogs. The service includes regular check-ups in five key areas—Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth—which are essential to a dog’s overall health and well-being. The name 'Scenthound' reflects the company’s key focus.
Christy offers a helpful guide for pet owners on what to look out for:
Skin: Skin is an indicator of overall health. Excessive scratching chewing, and licking can be a sign of underlying health problems such as parasites, infections, allergies, metabolic problems or stress. Pet parents should look for any signs of irritation, redness, lumps or unusual spots. Regularly checking the skin can help catch these issues early.
Coat: Mats can be super painful. Not only can skin get pulled up into a mat, which causes pinching and pain, but mats can also suffocate the skin underneath, leading to other issues and further discomfort. Changes in the coat such as excessive shedding, bald patches or a dull appearance can also indicate underlying health problems. A healthy coat should be shiny and smooth.
Ears: Canine ear infections are most often due to an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast. Ears should be clean and free of discharge or foul odor. Infections can be extremely painful and are often preventable. Look for signs of redness, swelling or excessive scratching, which could indicate an infection.
Nails: Long nails can break which is painful and sometimes results in infection. They can also cause joint stress and can lead to joint pain, arthritis and even skeletal damage! Nails should be trimmed at least once a month.
Teeth: Are you brushing your pup's teeth daily? Over 90% of dogs have periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years old. In addition to bad breath, painful inflammation, and eventual tooth loss, periodontal disease can lead to serious health issues. Look for inflamed or swollen gums.
You can find additional wellness education information as well as posts on a variety of dog-related topics at www.scenthound.com. Book your trial visit today at one of their two locations and get your dog on the path to wellness!
Scenthound Centennial West
7529 S. University Blvd.
Centennial CO 80122
www.scenthound.com/centennial-west
Scenthound Smoky Hill
20269 E. Smoky Hill Road
Centennial CO 80015
www.scenthound.com/centennial-smoky-hill