Pet Grooming in Gulfport
Pet groomers across Gulfport, from Downtown and Orange Grove to the Harbor area: neighborhood salons, dog washes and mobile groomers that come to you. Contact them directly to check prices and book.
Available Services
9 premium grooming services in Gulfport
Shaggy Shack
Professional pet grooming service
Posh Puppy Parlor
Professional pet grooming service
Petco
Professional pet grooming service
Penny's Pampered Pets
Professional pet grooming service
Misty’s Top Dog Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
K-9 Paws
Professional pet grooming service
Janie's Dog Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
Clip and Dip Dog Grooming
Professional pet grooming service
Bubbles and Bows
Professional pet grooming service
Pet grooming near Gulfport
- Long Beach 3
- Pass Christian 2
- Biloxi 6
- D'Iberville 2
- Bay Saint Louis 2
- Ocean Springs 2
- Diamondhead 1
- Waveland 2
Other pet services in Gulfport
Pro Tips
- Schedule regular appointments every 4-8 weeks
- Brush your pet regularly between appointments
- Discuss your pet's anxiety with the groomer
- Keep vaccination records up to date
Choosing a groomer in Gulfport
Gulfport'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
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.
Rabies vaccination
Mississippi law makes it unlawful to own a dog or cat three months of age or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies, so keep your dog's certificate and tag current; groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination. If you are not sure what else the city requires, check the Animal Control office and Gulfport's code of ordinances before you move or add a pet.
Heat, humidity and cars
Gulfport's code makes it a misdemeanor to leave an animal in a parked vehicle when that is harmful or potentially harmful to the animal, and on the Gulf Coast a car heats up quickly. Book early-morning appointments in summer, and ask your groomer about a trim suited to heat and humidity; for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, a de-shed is safer than a shave, which can leave skin exposed to sunburn.
Hurricane season
Hurricane season begins June 1. Groomers and other pet businesses may close ahead of a storm, so confirm before you drive over. Keep your dog's vaccination records, a recent photo and a carrier or leash together in one place, and make sure its microchip and tag carry your current phone number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog grooming cost in Gulfport?
It depends on your dog's size, coat and condition, so ask each groomer for a quote. Large dogs, thick or curly coats and matted fur cost more, and a bath-only visit costs less than a full groom.
What should I ask a Gulfport groomer before booking?
Ask how long they have groomed, whether they groom your breed often, how dogs are dried and which vaccines they require. Ask to see where dogs are bathed and kept.
Does my dog need a rabies vaccine in Mississippi?
Yes. State law requires dogs and cats three months of age or older to be vaccinated against rabies. Groomers will ask for proof.
Can I leave my dog in the car in Gulfport?
No. Gulfport's code makes it a misdemeanor to leave an animal in a vehicle when that is harmful or potentially harmful to it, and a Gulf Coast car heats up quickly.
What should I do with my dog before hurricane season?
Keep vaccination records, a recent photo, a carrier and leash together, and make sure your dog's microchip and tag carry your current phone number. Confirm with groomers before storm days.
Is mobile grooming a good option?
A mobile groomer works from a van at your home, usually with one dog at a time. That suits anxious or older dogs and saves a drive, though it usually costs more than a salon.