Pet Grooming in Pensacola

Pensacola'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.

Heat, humidity and the beach

Sand, salt water and humidity are hard on coats and skin. Rinse your dog with fresh water after the beach and brush out sand before it works into mats. Thick coats that stay damp can develop hot spots, so a good groomer will dry the coat fully and point out irritated skin. Book summer appointments early in the day, and for double-coated breeds such as huskies, shepherds and golden retrievers, ask for a de-shed rather than a shave: the undercoat protects them from heat and sunburn.

Rabies

DOH-Escambia says the vast majority of rabies cases occur in wild animals such as raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes, so keep your dog's rabies vaccination current. Florida law requires it from four months old, and groomers will ask for proof.

Questions to ask

Training and experience vary, 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

Escambia County Animal Control enforces the county's animal ordinances in the county and in the City of Pensacola, and Escambia County says all county residents must license their pets. Your vet can tell you how to get the license.

Hurricane season

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Escambia County has a pet-friendly shelter for household dogs and cats only, posted on its Storm Center during a disaster. It is meant as a last resort, so line up a friend, relative or pet-friendly hotel first, and ask your groomer or kennel what they do in a storm.

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