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The Lillian Ruff Pet Spa storefront at 835 Portion Rd in Ronkonkoma, where boarding, daycare and grooming share one building
Long Island

Add a Groom to the Last Day of Your Dog's Boarding Stay

Boarding and grooming share one building in Ronkonkoma. Why the last morning of a stay is the right slot for a bath, what to book, and when to skip it.

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The Lillian Ruff Pet Spa storefront at 835 Portion Road in Ronkonkoma, New York
Long Island

Dog Boarding Near Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

Overnight boarding at a Ronkonkoma 11779 address, open seven days — what Suffolk County needs on file and how to line the stay up with your flight.

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A dog resting in a clean private boarding kennel at Lillian Ruff Pet Spa in Ronkonkoma, New York
Long Island

What Your Dog Needs to Board in Suffolk County, NY

The vaccination proof and veterinary health certificate a Suffolk County boarding kennel must see — and when to call your vet.

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A dog resting calmly in a clean private boarding kennel at a Long Island pet spa
Long Island

Dog Boarding vs a Pet Sitter: An Honest Comparison

Where a sitter genuinely wins, where a staffed facility does, and the questions that should decide it for your dog.

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A dog resting quietly in a private boarding kennel at Lillian Ruff Pet Spa in Ronkonkoma, New York
Long Island

Going on a Cruise? Booking a Longer Dog Boarding Stay

Seven to ten nights, no reliable phone signal at sea, and a fixed return date. What to set up before you sail.

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A groomer holding a dog's front leg and checking the dewclaw above the paw during a nail trim.
Health & Wellness

Dog Dewclaw Problems: Overgrown, Torn and Easy to Miss

The one nail that never touches the ground, so it never wears down. Where dewclaws sit, how they curl back into the leg, and why they get skipped at home.

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A groomer lifting a spaniel's ear flap to check it on the grooming table at the East Northport salon
Health & Wellness

Dog Ear Trouble: Groomer or Vet? How to Tell Which You Need

Routine upkeep and a real ear problem look alike from outside. The signs that mean call a vet, what ear care during a groom covers, and what to do if you are unsure.

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The Lillian Ruff Pet Spa grooming salon storefront at 16 Laurel Rd in East Northport, NY, the salon nearest to Commack
East Northport

Dog Groomer for Commack, NY: Prices, Hours and Booking

Commack sits right next to East Northport but straddles two towns. Here is what a groom costs at our Laurel Road salon, what we do and do not do, and how to book.

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The Lillian Ruff Pet Spa grooming salon storefront at 16 Laurel Rd, East Northport, NY
Long Island

Dog Groomer for Huntington Station, NY: Prices & Booking

Huntington Station and East Northport are both hamlets in the same town. Here are our grooming prices by weight, our real hours, and how to book online.

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