Pet Grooming in Mankato

Mankato'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.

What Minnesota requires

Minnesota's kennel license law says that no one may operate a kennel or dealer business without a license from the state Board of Animal Health. But the statute defines a kennel as a place where dogs or cats are kept if they were obtained from municipalities, pounds, auctions or ads for unwanted pets, and the definition does not mention boarding or grooming. Ask a business what state, city and zoning approvals it holds, and do not treat a license as a measure of skill.

Experience matters too

A license is not a measure of skill, 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.

Registering your dog

Mankato asks for registration rather than a paid license: all dogs and cats six months of age and older living in the city must be registered within 60 days of arriving or of reaching six months, at no charge. You will need your rabies tag number or microchip information. The city also says dogs and cats more than 12 weeks old must have a current rabies vaccination, and groomers will ask for proof.

Winter salt and subzero days

Road salt and de-icers irritate paw pads. After winter walks, wipe your dog's paws with a damp cloth, and ask your groomer to trim the hair between the pads, where ice collects. In a deep freeze, ask about drop-off times so your dog is not waiting outside.

Summer heat

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.

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.