Pet Grooming in El Paso

El Paso'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.

Licensed groomers and permitted shops

The City of El Paso issues both a groomer license and a grooming shop permit, and El Paso Animal Services takes the applications through the city's online licensing portal; once a shop permit application is approved, an initial inspection is scheduled. It is fair to ask a groomer whether they hold a current license and whether the shop is permitted. The city also keeps a list of approved grooming certifications and pet CPR trainings that applicants can use.

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.

Your dog's city registration

In the City of El Paso, all dogs four months or older must be registered with the city each year. To register, your dog needs a current rabies vaccine and a microchip, so groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Desert heat and parvo season

El Paso Animal Services advises early morning and evening walks in summer, and suggests holding your hand on the pavement for five to seven seconds: if it is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for your dog's paws. Book summer appointments early in the day, 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.

The same agency has warned that El Paso's long stretches of warm, sunny weather are ideal for distemper and parvo, and that adult dogs can catch both. Ask a groomer which vaccines they require, and reschedule if your dog is coughing or has diarrhea.

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