Intrinsic K9 Dermacare

Skin & Coat Restoration

For dogs whose skin needs more than routine grooming.

Many of the dogs I see have been struggling with skin problems for months—or even years. While every dog is different and no treatment can promise miracles, healthier skin is often possible when we stop chasing symptoms and start supporting the skin itself.



Watching your dog itch, chew, lick, and stay uncomfortable is frustrating

—for both of you.

Dermacare was created to help break that cycle.




What Is Dermacare?





So...what exactly is Dermacare?



The easiest way to explain it is to start with what it isn't.



Dermacare isn't just grooming with better shampoo.



It isn't just a fancy bath.



It isn't about making your dog smell nice for a week.



And it isn't a quick fix.



Dermacare is a therapeutic approach for dogs struggling with ongoing skin and coat problems.


While routine grooming helps healthy dogs stay clean and comfortable, Dermacare is designed for dogs whose skin needs something more.


The goal isn't simply to make the skin look better for a few days.

The goal is to help restore the skin's natural protective barrier, support healthy healing, and reduce the cycle of irritation that so many dogs experience. In other words, we're working to address the problem—not simply cover up the symptoms.


Every Dermacare plan is customized for the individual dog. Using a combination of specialized topical therapies, ozone therapy, and a personalized home care routine, we work together over a series of visits to improve your dog's skin and coat health.


Because healthy skin rarely happens overnight.


It happens through consistency.

Is Dermacare Right for My Dog?

Dermacare may be worth considering if your dog struggles with:

  • Chronic itching or scratching
  • Dry, flaky, or irritated skin
  • Recurrent hot spots
  • Allergies
  • Frequent ear problems
  • Dull, damaged, or thinning coat
  • Recurring skin infections
  • Skin that improves briefly, then quickly returns to the same problems

If you've tried medication, medicated shampoos, supplements, or countless products with only temporary improvement, Dermacare may be the missing piece.

Getting Started


Every dog's skin tells a different story.


That's why every Dermacare journey begins with a free skin assessment.

We'll talk about your dog's history, examine their skin and coat, discuss your concerns, and determine whether Dermacare is the right next step.


All Dermacare therapies are provided at Mary's TLC Pet Grooming.


Because every treatment plan is individualized, pricing is discussed once we've created a therapy plan that's appropriate for your dog.

Working Alongside Your Veterinarian

Dermacare is designed to complement—not replace—veterinary care.


If your dog is under the care of a veterinarian, we'll work within their recommendations and never suggest anything that conflicts with your dog's medical treatment.



My goal is simple:

To help your dog become as comfortable as possible while supporting healthier skin over the long term.

Dermacare: FAQs

  • 1. How Does Dermacare and Nutrition Go Together?

    Your dog's skin doesn't exist separately from the rest of the body. What your dog eats can influence skin and coat health, while good topical care supports the skin from the outside.


    Not every dog needs nutritional changes, and not every skin problem begins with food. When both areas need attention, though, addressing them together gives us a much more complete picture of what's going on.

  • 2. What Is Skin & Coat Restoration?

     Skin & Coat Restoration is personalized care designed for dogs whose skin or coat needs more than routine grooming.


    Instead of using the same products and routine for every dog, I look at the condition of the skin and coat, what your dog has been experiencing, and how they respond over time. The goal is to support a healthier skin barrier, improve comfort, and help the coat return to the best condition possible for that individual dog.

  • 3. Why Do You Do Both?

    Because your dog doesn't come in pieces.


    Skin and coat health can be influenced by what is happening both outside and inside the body. My background in nutrition and skin and coat care allows me to look at both sides of the picture when that's appropriate.


    That doesn't mean every dog needs everything. It means I have more than one tool available when we're figuring out the next best step.

  • 4. Do You Do Regular Grooming?

    Absolutely!


    Dermacare is a specialized service, but I still provide regular grooming for dogs—and cats—who simply need good routine care.


    Healthy skin and coat maintenance is part of grooming too, and sometimes a bath, haircut, nail trim, or good deshed really is all that's needed.

  • 5. If I Am Fixing My Dog's Skin With Diet, Why Add Grooming?

    Changes happening inside the body can take time to show up on the outside.


    Dermacare gives us a way to support the skin directly while those other changes are taking place. Keeping the skin clean, properly conditioned, and comfortable can be an important part of helping your dog through the process.


    For some dogs, nutrition is an important piece. For others, it isn't. The goal is to use what actually makes sense for the dog in front of us.

  • 6. But My Breed Doesn't Need Grooming Unless They Get Dirty.

    Grooming is about more than whether a dog looks or smells dirty.


    The skin is constantly renewing itself, while oils, dead skin cells, environmental debris, loose coat, and everyday buildup accumulate over time. Regular bathing and coat care help remove that buildup and give us an opportunity to notice changes before they become bigger problems.


    How often a dog should be bathed depends on the individual dog—their coat, lifestyle, skin condition, and the products being used. For many dogs, I use about once a month as a good starting point and adjust from there.


    A dog doesn't have to look dirty to benefit from good hygiene.


    Grooming is hygiene. Hygiene is health.