Pet Grooming in Charlotte, NC
Pet grooming is essential for maintaining your pet’s health, comfort, and appearance. At Hickory Grove Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC, we proudly offer professional grooming services designed to keep your pet looking and feeling their best. Grooming is not just about aesthetics — it’s a critical part of your pet’s overall well-being.
Regular grooming helps manage shedding, prevents matting, and allows for early detection of skin issues, parasites, or other health concerns. Whether your pet needs a bath, nail trim, or ear cleaning, our knowledgeable team is here to provide compassionate and attentive care.
Benefits of Regular Grooming
Routine grooming offers numerous benefits for your pet. Clean, healthy skin and a well-maintained coat contribute to your pet’s comfort and overall health. Grooming also provides an opportunity to spot potential issues, such as flea infestations, ticks, or skin irritations, before they escalate.
Additionally, services like nail trims can prevent overgrown nails that may cause discomfort or affect your pet’s mobility. Ear cleanings reduce the risk of infections, while anal gland expressions help prevent blockages that can lead to discomfort. Each grooming session contributes to a happier, healthier pet.
Our Grooming Services
At Hickory Grove Animal Hospital, we provide a range of grooming services tailored to meet the needs of dogs and cats. While we do not offer haircuts, our services include baths, medicated baths when necessary, nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, and nail cap applications. Each service is performed with your pet’s comfort and safety as our top priority.
Before beginning, we’ll discuss your pet’s specific grooming needs and recommend services best suited for them. For pets with long or medium hair, we encourage regular professional haircuts outside our clinic to maintain their coats.
Baths
Baths help remove dirt, dander, and allergens from your pet’s coat, leaving it clean and refreshed. Depending on your pet’s skin condition, we use gentle or medicated shampoos to ensure optimal care and comfort.
Nail Trims
Overgrown nails can cause discomfort or even lead to mobility issues. Regular nail trims prevent these problems, keeping your pet’s paws healthy and reducing the risk of injury from snagging or splitting.
Ear Cleanings
Routine ear cleanings help prevent ear infections by removing wax buildup and debris. This service is especially important for pets prone to ear issues, as it ensures their ears remain clean and healthy.
Anal Gland Expression
Anal gland expression helps prevent discomfort caused by blockages or impactions. This service ensures your pet stays comfortable and avoids potential complications from untreated glands.
Nail Cap Application
Nail caps are a safe, humane way to prevent damage from scratching. Applied to your pet’s nails, they protect furniture, skin, and other surfaces while allowing your pet to move comfortably.
What to Expect During Your Pet’s Visit
When you bring your pet to Hickory Grove Animal Hospital for grooming, our veterinary team will ensure they have a positive experience. Upon arrival, we’ll review your pet’s grooming needs and verify that their vaccinations are current, which is required for all grooming services.
Your pet’s grooming session will take a few hours, giving you time to run errands or relax while we care for your furry friend. Once grooming is complete, we’ll call you to pick them up. You can look forward to seeing your pet clean, refreshed, and feeling great.
Pet Grooming FAQs
How often should your pet be groomed?
How often your pet needs grooming depends on its coat type, lifestyle, and age. Some pets may only require grooming once a year, while others need more frequent grooming to keep their coats clean, trim, and well-maintained. This is especially true if their fur tends to grow into their eyes or mat easily.
What is an anal gland expression?
Anal gland expression is a procedure that involves squeezing the anal gland to express the fluid inside. Anal gland expression can prevent the anal glands from becoming infected. Getting your pet’s anal glands expressed is especially important if your pet has a history of scooting their rear, licking their rear, or a history anal gland infection.
How can you tell if your pet needs an ear cleaning?
Pets with long, floppy ears are prone to infection, so if your pet has long ears, it’s a good idea to have them cleaned regularly. You should also get your pet’s ears cleaned if they have a history of getting ear infections.
What vaccines are required for my pet’s groom?
We require Rabies, DHPP (distemper), Leptospirosis, and Bordetella vaccinations for dog grooming and Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations for cat grooming.
Do cats need baths?
Cats are generally good at grooming themselves. However, long-haired cats, cats with skin conditions, or those who are unable to groom themselves properly due to age or illness may require a bath. Bathing can also be necessary if your cat gets into something dirty or potentially harmful. We offer cat bathing services and are happy to discuss whether a bath is right for your feline.