Pet Grooming in Bakersfield

Bakersfield's groomers range from small 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.

Triple-digit summers

Bakersfield summers are long and hot, and dogs overheat quickly, especially flat-faced breeds, older dogs and dogs with thick coats. Watch for heavy panting, fast breathing, drooling and sluggishness, and get a dog with those signs into the shade and cool water straight away. Book grooming early in the morning in summer, keep your dog off hot pavement, and ask whether the salon is air-conditioned and how long dogs wait in crates.

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.

Valley fever

The fungus behind Valley fever lives in the soil of the southern Central Valley, and its spores are breathed in with dust, especially after dust storms. The University of California notes that dogs, particularly diggers, are often infected and that the cough can be mistaken for kennel cough. If your dog has a lasting cough, fever or low energy, see your vet.

Questions to ask

California has no state license for pet groomers, and the City of Bakersfield's business licenses and permits do not include a grooming permit. So ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained, and whether they handle your breed often. Tell them about your dog's health and temperament, ask how dogs are dried, and if the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip instead of hours of brushing out.

Your dog's license

The City of Bakersfield notes that California requires dogs over three months old to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. City residents license their dogs with the city, through the Bakersfield Animal Care Center; in unincorporated parts of Kern County, Kern County Animal Services licenses dogs. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.

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