Pet Grooming in Texarkana

Texarkana'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

The City of Texarkana, Texas says in its FAQ that all dogs, cats and ferrets living inside the city limits are required by law to be registered with the city, and that you bring a copy of your pet's rabies certificate to the Environmental Services Unit at 220 Texas Blvd, Room 301. The city says failing to register may mean a fine in Municipal Court. Texarkana, Arkansas is a separate city, so check with it separately if you live on that side. Texas law requires rabies vaccination by four months of age, and groomers will ask for proof.

Heat, humidity and storms

East Texas 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.