Pet Grooming in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant'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. After a day at the beach or on the creek, a bath-only visit is a simple way to get the salt and mud out of the coat.

Experience matters more than paperwork

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 tags and local rules

South Carolina law says a pet owner must have the pet inoculated against rabies, by a licensed veterinarian, and the metal tag must be on the pet's collar or harness at all times (S.C. Code 47-5-60). Groomers will ask for proof of that vaccination. In October 2026, Mount Pleasant leaders were working to strengthen the town's animal cruelty ordinance, with proposed standards that include space and tethering requirements and extreme weather protections (Live 5 News). It was a proposal at the time of that report, so ask the town what applies now.

Rabies in the Lowcountry

In September 2026, the state Department of Public Health confirmed a rabid raccoon in Charleston County, and one exposed dog was to be quarantined; it was the 10th rabid animal in the county that year (ABC News 4). Keep your dog's rabies shot current and tell your groomer if your dog has been in contact with wildlife.

Hurricane season

Charleston County says it anticipates opening pet-friendly shelters during an emergency, and that pets are not allowed in general public shelters unless they are service animals; it asks owners to bring shot records, food and a crate (Charleston County hurricane guide). Keep your dog's records and a current tag together in one place, and book grooming well before a storm threatens, not after.

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.