Pet Grooming in Houston

Houston'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.

Heat and humidity

Houston's heat and humidity are hard on dogs. BARC, the city's animal shelter and adoptions agency, warns that hot asphalt can burn paws, that pets should never be left in a car, and that walks are best early or late in the day. Book summer grooming appointments in the morning, and ask whether the salon is air-conditioned and how long dogs wait in crates.

Humidity keeps thick coats damp, which can lead to hot spots and skin infections. A good groomer will dry the coat fully and point out irritated skin. 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.

Questions to ask

Training and experience vary a lot, 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 how long your dog will stay, and whether you will get a call when it is ready.
• If the coat is badly matted, ask about a short clip rather than hours of brushing out.

Registration, rabies and microchips

In the City of Houston, BARC requires every dog and cat four months and older to be registered each year, vaccinated against rabies and microchipped. Registration needs a rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian. Texas law requires rabies vaccination by four months of age, and groomers will ask for proof too.

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