We offer the services of experienced groomers daily Monday through Friday.  Look at our promotions tab and call for an appointment!  Check back for pictures of before and after grooms!

 Pleasant and clean grooming area for your pet's safety and enjoyment.

 Grooming is not just for the "fancy" pets that usually sport a breed specific groom. It is an important component in the overall health of your pet. Whether your four legged friend is long or short haired, canine or feline, young or old, regular grooming has many benefits for you and your pet. While many associate the term "grooming" with a hair cut, it may also mean just a bath and brush out.

Full groom - a full groom includes brush out, haircut, nail trim, expressing anal glands, cleaning ears and a medicated bath.

Benefits:

Brushing hair helps distribute oils to make the coat look and feel better. During the brushing, mats may be removed which will help prevent the digging and pulling that result in hot spots and infected areas of skin. The removal of dead hairs allow for the growth of new healthy hair. Groomers inspect the pets for signs of fleas or flea "dirt", the residue that is a tell tale sign of flea infestation. During tick season, ticks are removed and owners advised of the need for preventive products. Remember that both fleas and ticks carry diseases that affect pets and their owners!

Haircuts for some pets are a "fashion statement", indicative of their breed or just to improve their appearance. They are also necessary for a number of breeds to prevent extensive matting. Many owners keep their pets trimmed to eliminate shedding in the house and to help prevent skin problems. Pets that have allergies often lick and chew until they have sores. Keeping the hair short helps keep the skin dry and prevent some of the itching. Air circulation is beneficial once a sore has developed, allowing for faster healing. Cats that have two or three haircuts a year are much less likely to have problems with hairballs and shedding. Chronic hairballs can cause blockage in the digestive tract - a serious problem that requires medical treatment.

Facial grooming helps prevent damage to the eyes from hair that can scratch and cause scarring. Some of the breeds with protruding eyes are very prone to scarring and even blindness from the friction of the hair. Breeds that sport long beards and mustaches can also develop skin problems around the mouth caused by the constant moisture of eating and drinking. Trimming and/or thinning those areas can help prevent the irritation.

Ears hairs are plucked in those breeds that require this procedure. Hair in the ears can lead to chronic ear infections which are often found when the dog begins head shaking, digging at the ears and/or face. A foul odor usually coming from the ears is a symptom, as well a red inflamed ear canals. Long floppy eared dogs have a similar problem - regular ear cleaning is beneficial in these breeds as well.

Nail trims are needed regularly unless your pet is on a hard surface that naturally wears down the nail. Long nails snag and can bleed profusely. Nails that grow too long can curl and actually grow into the pad of the foot, causing pain and infection. Nails left long can also scratch other pets and people.

Anal glands are expressed by the groomer when a pet is bathed - some pets require this done regularly to prevent the scooting and discomfort of impacted glands. Regularly cleaning the glands help prevent possible infection and abscesses. (Anal glands are the remnants of scent glands similar to those found in skunks) and are sometimes involuntarily expressed when the pet is frightened or injured. The secretions have a very foul odor - a procedure better done prior to bathing!

Bathing your pet keeps the skin healthy and clean and the hair shiny. We use medicated shampoos directed toward your pet's needs. When bathing at home, always use products for pets as people shampoos has a different pH set for human hair. Use warm water and rinse well.