Pet Grooming in Lawton

Lawton'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

Oklahoma's Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act covers commercial breeders and animal shelters, not groomers, 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 license and rabies tag

Lawton's code says the owner of every dog or cat must get a license for each animal from the city's Animal Welfare Division, and the standard license for a spayed or neutered pet runs for the term of its current rabies vaccination certificate. The same code requires the rabies tag to be worn on a collar at all times, so groomers will often ask to see your dog's tag and rabies certificate. Many also ask for DHPP and Bordetella (kennel cough).

Winter cold and summer heat

Lawton's animal code sets its own cold-weather rule: when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, no dog may be outdoors and unattended for a half hour or longer, with an exception for cold-adapted Nordic breeds and for outdoor shelters with a safe heat source. After winter walks, wipe your dog's paws and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed. In summer, book early-morning appointments, never leave your dog in a parked car, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies and shepherds, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

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