Pet Grooming in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City'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.

Experience matters more than paperwork

North Carolina's Animal Welfare Section licenses shelters, pet shops, boarding kennels and dealers; groomers are not on that list, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also keeps dogs overnight is a boarding kennel and needs that state license, which the department says also applies to in-home boarding.

Rabies, leashes and Animal Services

Pasquotank County Animal Services officers handle animal calls and run the shelter at 102 Enterprise Drive in Elizabeth City. The county's FAQ says all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months old must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or a North Carolina certified rabies vaccinator, that dogs must be under proper restraint and cannot run at large on any street, sidewalk or park without a leash, and that you must clean up after your dog right away anywhere off your own property. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination. For any city rules, check with the City of Elizabeth City, or call Animal Services at (252) 335-2848.

Summer heat and parked cars

The same FAQ warns that the inside of a vehicle parked in 70-degree weather can reach 100 degrees in just 20 minutes, and that cracking a window changes this very little. Never leave your dog in the car, book early-morning grooming appointments in summer, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave.

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.

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.