At Broad Street Veterinary Hospital, we offer professional pet grooming and bathing services for all breeds of dogs and cats, helping your beloved companion to put their best paw forward.
Professional Cat & Dog Grooming Services
Professional cat & dog grooming services help to keep your pets neat, clean, and healthy. They also save you lots of time and energy that you'd otherwise need to spend on this process.
From haircuts to help your pet manage the summer heat, to flea control treatments, coat-cleaning shampoos, and nail trimming, our pet grooming and bathing services are comprehensive. They include everything your beloved pet needs to stay healthy, clean, and just as adorable as the day you met them!
Putting Your Pet's Best Paw Forward
We offer professional grooming services one day each week. Our professional groomer has the knowledge and experience to groom pets of all coat types and temperaments.
Cat & Dog Grooming FAQs
Read the answers to our most frequently asked questions about pet grooming at Broad Street Veterinary Hospital.
- What do grooming services include?
Based on your pet's needs, we can provide a combination of the following during a grooming session:
- Breed-specific haircuts
- Bathing: shampoo & conditioning
- Full haircuts
- Nail trimming & grinding
- Teeth brushing
- De-shedding treatments
- Ear cleaning
- Brushing & de-matting
- Why should I have my pet professionally groomed?
While you may choose to take on the responsibility and time commitment of grooming your pet yourself, there are a few good reasons to have the job done by a professional groomer:
They have the right tools.
Professional groomers have a wide range of grooming tools at their disposal, from various clippers and specialty skin products to adjustable grooming tables and bathtubs designed specifically for pets. They also keep a selection of specialty shampoos on hand for cats and dogs with allergies, skin irritations, fleas and ticks, and even for dogs that have been sprayed by skunks.
They have plenty of experience handling dogs and cats.
Professional groomers know what to do to keep your cat or dog safe during grooming. They are experienced in handling seniors, animals with behavioral issues, and more.
They take care of the unsavory tasks.
No matter how much we love our pets, when it comes to cleaning and grooming them, there are certain tasks that are far from pleasant. From shampooing muddy or skunked dogs to removing fleas and ticks and cleaning anal glands, a professional groomer will get the yucky stuff done with a minimum of fuss – so you don't have to.
- How often should I have my pet groomed?
The proper frequency of grooming sessions depends on your pet's breed, hair length, and coat type. In most cases, though, regular grooming should be done about once a month.
- How long does a grooming session take?
The length of a grooming session depends on the size of your pet, the type, and the length of your coat. It can also depend on the kinds of services that are required to groom them. That being said, most grooming sessions take between 1 and 2 hours.
- How much does grooming cost?
The cost of grooming varies depending on your pet's breed and size, and the type of coat they have. Whether your pet has any significant behavioral issues can also affect the cost. For a better idea of cost, please contact us for an estimate.
- What are the health benefits of professional grooming?
Grooming is a necessity to ensure your pet stays clean and healthy. This task can remove fur that’s been shed and has stuck to your dog’s coat, fleas, mats, and ticks. Other health conditions can also be halted or prevented.
Because mats can cause knots in your pet’s hair, this can lead to pain and discomfort - something every owner wants to prevent. A good brushing will also make your dog’s coat shine. Their nails will be trimmed to prevent curling and invasion of germs.
Early detection of skin infections or problems is key to your pet’s health, and the groomer will know what to look for. They will find any inflammations, new lumps, infections, rashes, or lesions that may be missed by even the most diligent owner. They may also catch an underlying problem, and the sooner these issues are found, the sooner they can be treated.
- How do your groomers handle fearful or aggressive pets?
Our groomers have spent many hours handling stressed, anxious, or aggravated animals. In cases where the animal is especially fearful or aggressive, sedation during the grooming session may be recommended. Most of the time, though, our groomer can manage the animal with the following steps:
• Frequent breaks
• A quiet, peaceful environment
• Offering treats
• Opening a window or playing music
• Asking a dog to do something it knows (like 'sit' or 'shake')
Pet Bathing Services
Our bathing services are available daily. They include a shampoo, ear cleaning, nail trim, anal gland extraction, brushing, and blow-drying.
We also use Fresh n' Clean to keep your cat or dog smelling good for 2 weeks!
Benefits of Bathing
There are several sanitary and dermatological benefits to regular bathing sessions for cats and dogs. Bathing:
- Reduces shedding
- Removes dirt & odor for cleaner skin and coat
- Softens and conditions coat
- Helps us monitor your pet's health
- Helps treat and reduce symptoms of any allergies & skin conditions