Grooming

Expert Dog and Cat Grooming Services

At Animal Care Clinic, our dedicated grooming team ensures your pets look and feel their best with professional care tailored to their needs.

Meet Our Groomers:

• Shannon (Dog Groomer): With 15 years of experience in the grooming industry, Shannon specializes in all breed cuts for dogs.
• Nikki K. (Feline Groomer): Nikki K. has 8 years of grooming experience and is trained in both standard dog breed cuts and feline grooming, including show cats.

Types of Grooms:

• Basic Groom (Haircut): Includes nail trim, sanitary shave, paw pad fur trim, ear cleaning, external anal gland expression, bath, brush, and haircut.
• Bath and Brush: Includes nail trim, sanitary shave, paw pad fur trim, ear cleaning, external anal gland expression, bath, and brush.

Additional Services: Must be requested when booking

• Express Groom
• Dremel
• Teeth brushing (this is not a full service dental)
• Nail painting
• Kitty caps
• Special cuts (e.g., Mohawks, Mullets, Lion Cut, Dino Cut)
• Color services

Puppy Grooming:

• We recommend introducing puppies early to grooming with basic sessions for acclimation.
• Puppies under 16 weeks of age must be vaccinated for Bordetella and Distemper.

Long-Coated Pets:

We understand the unique needs of long-coated pets and their grooming requirements:

• Regular Maintenance: Keeping long-coated pets on a grooming schedule (typically every 6-8 weeks) is essential to prevent discomfort and matting.
• Humanity Over Vanity: We prioritize your pet’s well-being over cosmetic appearance. Attempting to brush out severely matted fur can cause skin irritation and damage, potentially leading to more frequent matting in the future. If severe matting is present, we will shave the affected area. Our groomers will contact you prior to any unrequested shaving.
• Proper Grooming Tools: Owners often use brushes that only reach the top coat, unaware that mats form at the base. For at-home maintenance, we recommend using a comb to ensure thorough grooming without causing discomfort. Our groomers are always happy to give at-home care recommendations.

By maintaining a regular grooming schedule and using the right tools, you can ensure your long-coated pet remains healthy and comfortable between visits.

Vaccination Requirements:

• Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccinations are required, with exceptions for puppies and kittens under 16 weeks.
• Sick, unvaccinated, or injured pets must see a DVM before scheduling a grooming appointment.

Flea and Tick Prevention:

• We highly recommend your pet be current on flea and tick preventative prior to grooming.
• A 24-hour lasting flea treatment will be administered if fleas are found during grooming. This will be an additional fee.

Appointment Details:

• A $50 deposit is required for new grooming clients and those wishing to book multiple pets on the same day.
• Drop-off times: Canine 7:30am-8:30am, Feline 8:30am-9:30am, Express Grooms 7:30am-8am.
• Call or text to schedule. Online grooming booking is not available.