Pet Grooming in Cranston

Cranston'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.

Choosing with care

Look for a groomer you can ask plain questions of. Ask whether the business holds the licenses and insurance that apply to it, 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 city license

The City of Cranston says everyone residing in the city who owns or cares for a dog aged 6 months or older must get an annual license, and that applications are processed online only through the City Clerk's portal. Rabies certificates must be submitted with the application. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.

Winter salt and summer heat

In winter, road salt irritates paw pads, so wipe your dog's paws with a damp cloth after walks and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed. In summer, book early-morning appointments, never leave your dog in a parked car, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

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.