Pet Grooming in Chula Vista

Chula Vista's groomers range from neighborhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that come to your door. 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.

Your dog's license

Chula Vista Animal Services issues dog licenses through its DocuPet licensing page, which says pet licenses are required for all dogs living in the City of Chula Vista, for dogs over 4 months of age, and that a valid rabies certificate is needed to complete licensing. Groomers will ask for rabies proof too.

Hot cars and busy holidays

San Diego County's Department of Animal Services warns that even with a window open, the inside of a car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, so do not leave your dog in the car during errands around a grooming appointment. Its advice is for the county, but the heat is the same across the region. For double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

Leptospirosis

In December 2020, a San Diego County health advisory reported over 30 cases of canine leptospirosis since October of that year, mostly from the Hillcrest and Mission Hills areas, and named boarding at kennels that allow dog-to-dog interaction as a major risk factor. It recommended the leptospirosis vaccine for dogs, especially those boarding in kennels. Ask your vet about it, and ask a groomer how dogs are kept apart.

Before the first appointment

• 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.
• Ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

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