Pet Grooming in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi'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.

Permitted grooming shops

Under city ordinance, commercial animal establishments need an annual inspection and a valid permit from Corpus Christi Animal Care Services, and the city's permit list includes grooming shops. It is fair to ask a salon whether it holds a current permit.

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.

Registration and microchips

Corpus Christi no longer sells pet licenses; the city replaced them with registration based on a microchip. Dogs and cats over 4 months must be rabies vaccinated, microchipped and registered, and Animal Care Services offers free microchipping and registration at its Holly Road shelter. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Coastal heat and humidity

Animal Care Services warns that humidity makes heat worse for pets, that hot pavement can burn paws, and that dogs should be walked early or late in the day. It also says shaving a coat is not always safe because some fur acts as insulation, so check with your vet. Book summer appointments in the morning, and ask the groomer to dry the coat fully, since damp fur can lead to hot spots.

Hurricane season

If you may evacuate, the city's pet planning page tells owners to keep vaccination records and tags, especially for rabies, with their emergency supplies.

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.