Pet Grooming in Roanoke

Roanoke'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.

What Virginia law says about groomers

Virginia's animal care law makes a groomer responsible for giving an animal the care the law requires. If a pet becomes ill or injured while with a groomer, the groomer must provide emergency veterinary treatment; the owner bears the reasonable and necessary cost, unless the injury resulted from the groomer's failure to provide that care or from the groomer's own actions, in which case the groomer pays (Va. Code 3.2-6518).

Experience matters too

A legal duty of care is not a measure of skill, 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 city license

The City of Roanoke requires all dog owners to obtain a dog license for dogs of at least 4 months of age, issued through the Treasurer's Office. If you are licensing for the first time, you must buy the license within 30 days of getting a dog over 4 months old or within 30 days of moving into the city. Virginia law requires every county and city to tax dog ownership by ordinance (Va. Code 3.2-6528), and a license tag cannot be issued without evidence of rabies vaccination (Va. Code 3.2-6526). Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.

Respiratory illness at the shelter

In October 2023, WSLS reported that the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection in Roanoke was treating all of its dogs for a respiratory illness and had paused most intake. Staff warned owners to take care of their dogs at home and not to let them greet unfamiliar dogs on walks. Ask your groomer which vaccines they require and reschedule if your dog is coughing.

Statewide canine flu warning

In August 2023, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association said it highly recommends dogs be vaccinated against the virus after shelters across Virginia reported intake up 25% to 60%.

Summer heat and winter cold

Summers are 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.

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