Pet Grooming in Amarillo

Amarillo'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.

Rabies vaccination and ID

Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare lists rabies vaccination as a legal requirement for dogs and cats, tells owners to follow Texas Department of Health vaccination schedules, and says your pet should wear its current rabies tag. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Summer heat

In hot weather, the same city page lists signs of heatstroke such as excessive panting, a bright red tongue and gums, and staggering. If a dog overheats, it advises cooling the pet with cool, not cold, water and getting to a vet quickly. Book summer grooming early in the day, make sure thick coats are fully dry before your dog goes home, and 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.

Winter

In cold weather, dry your dog fully before it goes outside after a bath, and ask the groomer to keep the fur between the paw pads trimmed so ice does not build up.

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.