Pet Grooming in Kingston

Kingston's groomers range from neighbourhood salons and pet-store grooming counters to mobile vans that park outside your home. 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 licence

In Kingston, anyone who lives in the city and owns a dog must register it and get a licence. You must register your dog as soon as you get it and renew the licence each year, and the licence tag must be visible on the collar. Anyone using an off-leash dog park in Kingston must also have a valid licence tag for their dog. The City runs online licensing through DocuPet. Groomers will often ask for proof of vaccinations, so keep your dog's records handy.

Parvovirus in Ontario

In July 2025 CTV News covered a parvovirus outbreak in an Ontario city, and the Worms & Germs blog discussed news reports of canine parvovirus in London, Ontario. The blog noted that parvovirus is endemic nearly everywhere there are dogs, that vaccination is the cornerstone of control, and that it is exceedingly rare to see the disease in a properly vaccinated dog. If you have a puppy still working through its vaccine series, ask your vet when it is safe to book a groom in Kingston.

Winter cold

Kingston winters bring freezing temperatures, snow and salted sidewalks. In January 2026 the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society reminded pet owners that extreme winter weather brings a risk of frostbite and hypothermia, that cats, puppies, seniors and short-coated animals are especially vulnerable, and that dogs should only be outside for short periods in extreme cold. It suggested watching for shivering or a dog holding up its paws. Wipe your dog's paws after walks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up. 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.

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