Pet Grooming in Abilene

Abilene's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that work from your driveway. A full groom usually covers a bath, haircut, nail trim and ear cleaning; most groomers also offer bath-only visits, de-shedding and quick tidy-ups between full grooms.

Questions to ask

Training and experience vary, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained, and whether they groom your breed often. Before the first visit:

• Tell the groomer about your dog's health, age and temperament.
• Ask how dogs are dried; if a cage dryer is used, someone should check the dog often.
• Ask which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.

Vaccines and bites

Texas law requires rabies vaccination by four months of age, and groomers will ask for proof. In Abilene, Animal Services is the local rabies control authority, and the city says a dog or cat that bites and breaks the skin must be quarantined for 10 days. Tell a groomer if your dog has ever bitten anyone.

Heat and parked cars

West Texas summers are hot. Book summer grooming early in the day, and never leave a dog in a parked car: Abilene Animal Services says it conducts welfare checks on animals locked in cars when it is over 85 degrees Fahrenheit outside. For double-coated breeds such as huskies, shepherds and golden retrievers, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

About these listings

Many listings here were added from public business data and have not been claimed by the business yet. Check hours, prices and services with the groomer directly. If you run one of these businesses, you can claim or correct your listing from its page.