Pet Grooming in Salem

Salem'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

Ask how long the groomer has worked, where they trained and whether they groom your breed often. Ask to see where dogs are bathed, dried and kept while they wait. 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

Salem is in Marion County, and Marion County Dog Services issues dog licenses. Under state law and county code, every dog that has its permanent teeth or is six months old must be licensed, according to the county's licensing information. You also need a license within 30 days of becoming a dog's keeper or moving into the county, and a current rabies certificate. Licenses can run one, two or three years. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Wet winters and hot summers

The Willamette Valley's wet months mean muddy paws and damp coats, so ask your groomer how dogs are dried and whether a shorter trim will keep your dog tidier. In summer, 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 January 2024 the Oregon Department of Agriculture told its Board of Agriculture that it had been investigating an atypical respiratory disease in Oregon dogs since the previous August, with over 200 case reports from veterinarians and no known cause. Cases have since eased, but the lesson holds: keep vaccines current, ask a groomer or kennel how it separates a coughing dog, and keep your own dog home if it is coughing.

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