Pet Grooming in Spring

Spring'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.

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

Spring is unincorporated Harris County, and Harris County Pets says every dog and cat over three months old living in unincorporated Harris County must have a current Harris County license and rabies vaccination. To license a pet you need proof of its rabies vaccination and microchip, plus proof of spay or neuter if it applies. Harris County Pets also has a tool to look up which jurisdiction your address is in, so check it before you license. Groomers will ask for proof of rabies vaccination too.

Humid summers

Spring summers are hot and humid. Book summer grooming early in the day, ask whether the salon is air-conditioned, and make sure thick coats are dried fully, because damp fur can lead to hot spots and skin infections. 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.

About these listings

Many listings here were added from public business data and have not been claimed by the business yet. Check hours, prices and services with the groomer directly. If you run one of these businesses, you can claim or correct your listing from its page.