Pet Grooming in Tulsa

Tulsa'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 more than paperwork

Oklahoma's Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act covers commercial breeders and animal shelters, not groomers, 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 Tulsa says all cats and dogs over the age of 6 months are required to have a pet license. The license is matched to your pet's rabies vaccine: a one-year license goes with a 12-month vaccine and a three-year license with a 36-month vaccine, so groomers will often ask to see your pet's rabies certificate and tag.

Summer heat and winter ice

In extreme heat the city's advice is to limit walks and outdoor play to the morning and evening: if the ground is too hot to touch, it is too hot for your pet's paws, and you should never leave a pet in a hot car, even for a short time (City of Tulsa). Book early-morning appointments, 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 or icy sidewalks and ask your groomer to keep the fur between the pads trimmed.

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.