Professional Cat & Dog Grooming Services
Professional grooming helps keep pets looking and feeling neat, clean, and healthy – and saves you both time and energy.
From haircuts to help your fluffy friend cope with the summer heat to flea control treatments, shampoos, and nail trims, our grooming and bathing services include everything your pet needs to stay clean, healthy, and as adorable as ever!
*We do require that your pet be up to date on vaccinations - Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella (Rabies and Distemper for felines).
Meet Our Professional Groomer
Hunter Hamm has been appointed as the new face of Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital's grooming. As a familiar member of our GPAH family, he previously served as a technician and has 12 years of experience in the veterinary field as an after-hours emergency technician.
Several years ago, he pursued grooming education and has since been grooming from sunup to sundown. His expertise spans most breeds of dogs and cats. Notably, his technical knowledge enables him to identify potential health issues that may require attention from our doctors, providing invaluable benefits to our grooming clients.
We are thrilled to offer his exceptional grooming skills to all. To schedule a spa day appointment for your pet, please contact us today.
Putting Your Pet's Best Paw Forward
We offer professional grooming services at our animal hospital. Our professional groomer has the knowledge and experience to groom pets of almost any coat type and temperament.
Dog & Cat Grooming FAQs
Read the answers to our most frequently asked questions about pet grooming at Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital.
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How do your groomers handle fearful or aggressive pets?
Our groomer has 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 pet with the following steps:
- A quiet, peaceful environment
- Offering treats
- Frequent breaks
- Opening a window or playing music
- Asking a dog to do something it knows (like 'sit' or 'shake')
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How long does a grooming session take?
The duration of a grooming session 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. That said, most grooming sessions at our hospital take between one and two hours.
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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.
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How often should I have my pet groomed?
The proper frequency of grooming sessions depends on your pet's breed, hair length, coat type, and lifestyle. In most cases, though, regular grooming should be done about once a month.
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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 the 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 can spot 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.
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What do grooming services include?
Based on your pet's needs, we can provide a combination of the following during a grooming session:
- Bathing: shampoo & conditioning
- Nail trimming & grinding
- Breed-specific haircuts
- De-shedding treatments
- Ear cleaning
- Brushing & de-matting
- Full haircuts
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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.
Bathing Services
Our bathing services are available by appointment, and include a shampooing, nail trim, ear cleaning, and anal gland extraction, as well as blowing drying and brushing.
Some of the products we use help to keep your cat or dog smelling great for up to two weeks!
Benefits of Bathing
There are several sanitary and dermatological benefits to regular bathing sessions for cats and dogs. Bathing:
- Removes dirt & odor for cleaner skin and coat
- Softens and conditions coat
- Reduces shedding
- Helps treat and reduce symptoms of any allergies & skin conditions
- Helps us monitor your pet's health