Keeping Your Companion Clean With Professional Grooming
Professional grooming not only keeps pets clean and healthy, it can also save you valuable time and energy.
While grooming your cat or dog at home is an option, it also comes with the need for supplies on hand and can end in a mess with uncooperative pets.
Bathing and grooming go beyond just keeping your pet clean. Along with haircuts for hygienic purposes or to keep them cool during hot weather, we also offer flea control shampoo treatments, nail trims and other grooming services.
At Smith Veterinary Hospital, our professional groomer can help manage all coat types and temperaments and has done so for many of our furry friends. We won't shy away from grooming cats and dogs with even the most difficult-to-care-for fur.
Soothe Your Dog's Skin With Medicated Baths
Medicated baths can help provide much-needed relief for dogs experiencing certain skin conditions, such as bacterial or yeast infections, allergies and more. Along with treating uncomfortable symptoms like crusty or dry skin, some medicated baths can also address pests and the effect they have on your pet's skin.
Grooming & Bathing Services
Our services are available daily and include shampooing, nail trim, ear cleaning, and anal gland extraction, as well as blow drying and brushing.
The grooming products that we use can also help to keep your cat or dog fresh and clean for up to two weeks after their visit.
Along with just general cleanliness, dog and cat grooming has many sanitary and dermatological benefits, including:
- Softens and conditions coat
- Reduces shedding
- Treats and reduces symptoms of allergies and skin conditions
- Helps us spot signs of potential issues affecting your pet's health
Dog & Cat Grooming FAQs
Read the answers to our most frequently asked questions about pet grooming at Smith Veterinary Hospital.
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What do grooming services include?
Based on the needs of your cat or dog, we offer a variety of grooming services including:
- Bathing: shampoo and conditioning
- Nail trimming and grinding
- Teeth brushing
- Breed-specific haircuts
- De-shedding treatments
- Ear cleaning
- Brushing and de-matting
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Why should I have my pet professionally groomed?
While it is possible to groom your cat or dog at home, there are some reasons why you may want to entrust this task to our professional groomer:
They have the right tools.
Our groomer is equipped with the right tools for the job, from various clippers and specialty skin products to adjustable grooming tables and bathtubs designed specifically for pets. We also keep a selection of specialty shampoos on hand for cats and dogs with allergies, skin irritations, fleas and ticks, and even for pets that have spent a little time up close and personal with skunks.
They are trained to handle dogs and cats.
You can rest easy knowing that your dog or cat is in good hands with our professional groomer. We have undergone training for handling a range of pets including seniors, cats and dogs with behavioural issues, and more.
They take care of the unsavoury tasks.
While you can have all the love in the world for your furry family member, there are some aspects of grooming that you may not feel the same way about. From shampooing muddy or skunked pets 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.
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How often should I have my pet groomed?
How often you should bring your pet in for grooming depends on their breed, length of fur, and coat type. In most cases, though, regular grooming should be done about once a month.
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How long does a grooming session take?
The length of time each grooming session takes depends on the size of your pet, and the coat type and length. It also depends on what types of services are required to groom them. Contact us to learn more about what to expect.
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How much does grooming cost?
The cost of grooming will vary based on many different factors like whether you have a cat or dog, their size, length of fur and more. Whether your pet has any significant behavioural issues can also affect the cost. For an estimate of the cost, please contact us.
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What are the health benefits of professional grooming?
Grooming is important for keeping your pet clean and healthy. This task can remove fur that’s been shed and has stuck to your pet's coat, fleas, mats and ticks.
Matted fur can lead to pain and discomfort. A good brushing will also make your dog or cat’s coat shine and smooth away any knots. Their nails will be trimmed to prevent curling and invasion of germs.
Your groomer may also be able to spot signs of conditions affecting your pet's skin. They will find any inflammations, new lumps, infections, rashes or lesions that may be missed by even the most diligent owner. By catching these issues early, treatment can begin sooner, allowing for the best possible outcome.