Pet Grooming in Raleigh

Raleigh'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

North Carolina's Animal Welfare Section licenses shelters, pet shops, boarding kennels and dealers; groomers are not on that list, so ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. A groomer that also keeps dogs overnight is a boarding kennel and needs that state license, which the department says also applies to in-home boarding.

Your dog's license and rabies shot

The City of Raleigh does not require a city pet license, but North Carolina does require rabies vaccination: dogs and cats four months and older must be currently vaccinated. Raleigh Police animal control officers handle animal control in the city; Wake County Animal Control does not have jurisdiction in Raleigh, Cary, Garner or Holly Springs, because each has its own ordinance. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Summer heat and humidity

Raleigh summers are hot and humid. The Wake County Animal Center advises always having cool, fresh water available, and treats heatstroke in pets as an emergency that needs immediate veterinary care. Book early-morning appointments, 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.

Before the first appointment

• 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.

About these listings

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