Pet Grooming in Albuquerque

Albuquerque'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.

The city permits grooming parlors

Albuquerque requires an Animal Service Provider Permit for an establishment that takes temporary possession of an animal from its owner to perform a service, and the city's list includes grooming parlors, animal day care establishments and boarding kennels (City of Albuquerque). Ask a groomer whether it holds the permit, and also 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.

Your dog's rules in the city

Albuquerque residents are no longer required to buy a city pet license, but the city still requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered (City of Albuquerque). Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination, and the city says vaccinations given by a vet inside Albuquerque are uploaded to its system automatically.

Summer heat and respiratory illness

The city's hot-weather advice is that you should never leave your pet inside a parked car, and that while a long coat may look hot, the coat often insulates the pet and helps keep it cooler: a slight trim is fine, but not a buzz cut (City of Albuquerque). For double-coated breeds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave. In December 2023 the New Mexico Department of Agriculture advised owners to avoid mingling dogs in places such as grooming facilities and boarding centers if their pets are not fully vaccinated or are high risk, during a canine respiratory syndrome alert (Cibola Citizen). Ask your vet which vaccines your dog should have, and keep a coughing dog home.

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