Pet Grooming in O'Fallon

O'Fallon'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.

Ask about experience and licensing

Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license from the Department of Agriculture for a "commercial kennel", which the law defines as a kennel that performs grooming or training services, and licensed facilities are inspected at least once a year. Whether a given salon falls under that license is worth asking about, so ask your groomer whether they hold one and when it was last inspected. Then 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 rabies shot and tag

In O'Fallon, animal control is run by the city police department. The city's Animal Control page says dogs, cats and ferrets must have current rabies vaccinations and identification, and that pets off the owner's premises must be on a leash. The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center adds that all dogs or cats owned or cared for in St. Charles County must be vaccinated for rabies and display a current registration-vaccination tag, which you can buy from your veterinarian or at the center. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Summer heat and winter salt

Summers here can be hot and humid, so 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. In winter, wipe your dog's paws after walks on salted sidewalks, and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed so ice and salt do not build up.

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.