Pet Grooming in New Orleans

New Orleans'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

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

The Louisiana SPCA, which has a contract with the city to provide animal control in Orleans Parish (Louisiana SPCA FAQs), says owners must visit a licensed veterinarian each year for the rabies vaccine, and that it is the owner's responsibility to keep the license and tag updated annually and the current tag on the collar at all times. Unfixed dogs that are 6 months or older need a separate Intact Dog Permit. Louisiana law also requires dogs over three months old to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian (Acadiana News First). Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Heat and humidity

New Orleans summers are hot and humid. The city's pet owner guide advises walking dogs early in the morning or in the evening, and says that for pets with long, thick coats brushing may help but you should not shave them, because the coat's layers help protect against sunburn and overheating. For double-coated breeds, ask your groomer for a de-shed rather than a shave.

Hurricane season

The city's guide says that under City-Assisted Evacuation, small pets of 20 lbs or less can ride the bus with you, and larger pets are taken on a separate bus by the Louisiana SPCA (NOLA Ready). Keep your dog's collar, ID tag, leash, medications and records together, and book grooming well before a storm threatens, not after.

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