Regular professional grooming not only makes your dog or cat

look good, it reduces shedding and odor in your home.  Grooming prevents mats that can lead to skin infection, keeps the eye area clean and comfortable, and reduces the risk of ear infections.  Groomers and bathers perform a physical inspection that can promote early treatment of skin growths, ear infections, anal gland problems, and external parasites.  If our groomer does find a problem with your pet, our staff will notify you and a veterinarian can assess the situation quickly. 

Please feel free to discuss hair trimming with us ahead of time.  The better the condition of your pet’s coat before the grooming, the more choices you have in the style of the cut.  If there is a lot of matted hair, the best choice may be to clip the hair down and work gradually as the coat comes back in.  Similarly, toenails that are very long may need to be shortened gradually because the quicks grow longer with the nails and also recede as they are shortened.  We can show you how to care for your pet’s coat so that it stays healthy between groomings.  Cats often miss out on the benefits of grooming because people think they hate water.  Once they are wet and lathered they often enjoy the spa treatment and it certainly reduces the amount of hair they swallow from grooming themselves.  Many owners of long haired cats prefer the lion cut for the summer.  The fur on the head, legs, and tail is left long, while the body is clipped short to keep them cooler.  Pure bred dogs can be groomed to resemble the show clips for the breed, but often owners prefer a more simple style that is easier to maintain.  Mixed breed dogs can be groomed in a variety of very cute styles.

If you would like to have your pet seen by our veterinary staff we would be happy to schedule the visit on the day of the grooming.  Our veterinarians prefer to examine your pet prior to the grooming in case a medicated shampoo is needed and to observe the condition of the skin and ears before grooming.

If you have any concerns about your pet after a grooming please let us know immediately.  If the problem is related to the grooming, our medical staff can treat the problem quickly and often at no cost.  We are not able to reimburse clients for veterinary services provided elsewhere.

 

Please review our Grooming Policies for information about vaccination requirements prior to your visit with us.

 

Feel free to call our Hospitality Desk at (440) 946-2802 with any questions or to schedule an appointment to have your pet groomed! Please schedule your appointment well in advance, especially around the holidays. We recommend you book the next appointment at pick-up to ensure your pet is groomed on an appropriate schedule.