Learn What’s Involved with Pet Grooming Services for Dogs & Cats.

With the increased number of people owning dogs and cats these days, it’s not surprising the number of pet care businesses has also increased to cater for the demand. What was once only aimed at the wealthy celebrity market, grooming services offered for dogs and cats is now mainstream, with pet groomers and stylists opening up pet salons across all states of Australia.

Society’s personification of dogs and cats has also taken on a new level with pet clothing outfits looking more like miniature human versions. To go with the new wardrobe, styled haircuts with bows and colour nail polish are all now available to transform your fur baby.

This article on pet grooming takes a look at many grooming services you can now take advantage of by many pet groomers at pet salons and even pet shops across Australia.

At this point, I should point out that looking after your pet cat or dog in this manner is not all about vanity. there are health and wellbeing considerations for your pet if not looked after with brushing and nail clipping, teeth cleaning etc. While most can be performed at home by pet owners, professional services are often sought for a better result or for when people don’t feel comfortable with some of the tasks that should be undertaken on a regular basis, including the elderly.

Dog Grooming

A plethora of services exist to pamper your pooch. As mentioned above, keeping a tangle and matt free coat and removing dead hair should be done regularly for your dog’s health, but while we’re at it, why not go the whole nine yards and include a shampoo wash and blow dry before a breed specific style cut? You will note that many grooming salons for dogs’ tailor the service to specific breeds and charge based on the size and breed of dog for the different services.

The following list highlights the many dog grooming services available these days from professional pet groomers. These services can vary depending on the grooming salon or mobile grooming service you choose, so it’s always a good idea to check with your local groomer for specific offerings, packages and prices.

• Bathing Options:
  • Regular bath
  • Medicated bath
  • Flea and tick treatment bath
• Brushing and Combing Choices:
  • Regular brushing
  • De-shedding treatment
  • Mat removal
• Haircuts and Trimming Services:
  • Full body clip
  • Breed-specific cuts
  • Scissor finish (face, feet, and feathering)
  • Hygiene trim (sanitary areas)
• Nail Care:
  • Nail trimming
  • Nail grinding
• Ear and Eye Care:
  • Ear cleaning
  • Eye cleaning
  • Tear stain removal
• Dental Care:
  • Teeth brushing
  • Fresh breath treatment
• Skin and Coat Treatments:
  • Conditioning treatments
  • Sensitive skin treatments
  • Coat repair treatments
• Additional Services:
  • Anal gland expression
  • Paw pad moisturising
  • De-matting
  • Flea and tick treatments
• Special Packages:
  • Full grooming packages (including bath, haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, etc.)
  • Bath and blow dry packages
  • Bath and de-shedding packages
• Extras:
  • Pet cologne
  • Bandanas or bows

As you can see the list of dog grooming services is as extensive, if not more so than day spa, nail salons and hair dressing services offered to humans. Pet groomers can make your dog look as good as celebrity pooches owned by Hollywood movie stars, at surprisingly reasonable prices.

Cat Grooming

All services listed above can and do apply for cats. Cat owners will appreciate that felines are independent animals and often want to make decisions for themselves. A visit to the groomer therefore can be very daunting. To create a positive experience for your pet, cat groomers are trained to adjust their approach according to your cat’s unique behaviour.
Over time, with regular visits, your cat will become more and more comfortable with grooming. Remember too, cat hair is twice as dense as even the thickest of dogs’ hair. Cats self-cleaning abilities are only as powerful as a wet wipe bath because they don’t have the ability to penetrate their thick hair. This is why cat grooming is a critical part of keeping your fur babies’ skin clean, their shedding under control and any human allergies kept to a minimum.

Sometimes with cats’ it’s better to have just one or two services performed at a time, rather than trying to get everything completed in one visit, especially for older cats’ new to being professionally pampered.

Pet Grooming Summary – Services Offered by Pet Groomers

As mentioned above, the pampering offered to both dogs and cats by pet styling salons rivals that of humans and again it’s worth emphasising many of these services have health and wellbeing benefits to your pet, so should not be considered purely a vanity exercise.

It’s also worth mentioning to be prepared, make sure your pet is up to date with their vaccinations and worming/flea treatments. Most salons will want this confirmed with proof before the appointment, so you may need to contact your local vet for a copy of the vaccination certificate or make an appointment to get up to date.

Why not browse the listings of professional and local pet groomers near you for a salon that can take care of sprucing up your pet with tailored pet grooming services.

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Isabella (Editor In Chief)

Hi, I’m Isabella, the new Editor In Chief at PetsBook. Apart from writing some articles myself, with over 25 years pet experience, i am responsible for making sure you receive up to date information to keep your dogs and cats healthy, happy & wise.