Pet Grooming in Savannah

Savannah'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.

State kennel licenses

Georgia treats grooming shops as kennels. The Georgia Department of Agriculture's license search lists groomers, trainers and boarders as kennel operators, and the state's rules define a kennel to include a grooming shop. Ask a groomer whether it holds a state license, and look it up in that search yourself. A license is not a measure of skill, so also ask how long the groomer has worked and whether they groom your breed often.

Your dog's rabies tag

Chatham County Animal Services requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies from four months of age, and owners must obtain a license within thirty days of each annual inoculation. The county's animal ordinance says Animal Services enforces its rabies vaccination provisions throughout Chatham County. Groomers will also ask for proof of rabies vaccination.

Hurricane season

Savannah's coast means hurricane season, and your dog's paperwork matters when a storm threatens. Chatham County's evacuation plan says pets are permitted at the evacuation assembly area, the Enmarket Arena, where they are registered and travel on a separate bus, and it asks owners to bring vaccine records, medication, comfort items, food and a carrier, leash and collar. A pet without proof of vaccines may be vaccinated during the stay. The county shelter also evacuates when necessary and cannot board your pet, so make a plan before a storm is in the forecast and check the county's current evacuation information.

Summer heat and humidity

Savannah summers are hot and humid. 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.

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.

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