Dog and Cat Grooming in Summit, NJ
Routine grooming, medical grooming and veterinarian supervised sedated grooming for dogs and cats.
The Benefits of Grooming at a Veterinary Hospital
Grooming is part of your pet’s health. Mats trap moisture against the skin and hide infections, long nails change how a dog walks, and dirty ears lead to painful ear infections. At Summit Dog and Cat Hospital, professional groomers care for dogs and cats in a dedicated grooming room inside our animal hospital.
Because grooming happens here, anything the groomer notices, such as a new lump, a skin infection, an ear problem or fleas, can be checked by one of our veterinarians. Pets that need extra care, including seniors, pets with skin conditions and pets that cannot be groomed safely while awake, have options a grooming salon cannot offer.
Pet Grooming Services Available
Our groomers offer bathing, flea and tick baths, coat conditioning, blow drying, brushing, deshedding, routine and breed trims, full shave downs, nail trimming, ear cleaning and sanitary trims for both dogs and cats. For pets with skin conditions, medical grooming uses the medicated shampoos and treatments your veterinarian prescribes.
Book Grooming with Our Team
To schedule grooming at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital, call us at (908) 273-2200. Grooming is provided by our groomer, Olga. Let us know about your pet’s age, health conditions and how it handles grooming, so we can plan the right visit.
Sedate -to- Groom
For dogs and cats that cannot be groomed safely while awake, including severely matted, very anxious or painful pets, we offer sedated grooming under the supervision of Dr. Alina Tsavera, DVM. Sedation is never automatic. A veterinarian examines your pet first, may recommend bloodwork, and decides whether sedation is medically appropriate. Your pet is monitored during grooming and until fully awake. Sedate to groom is offered on Thursdays and Fridays; call (908) 273-2200 to book.
Benefits of Pet Grooming at Our Animal Hospital
Groomers handle your pet closely from nose to tail, so they often spot changes owners miss, such as lumps, skin redness, ear infections, sore paws or weight changes. Here, those findings go straight to our veterinary team instead of waiting for your next checkup.
Grooming at a hospital is also safer for pets with medical needs. Senior pets, pets with arthritis, heart disease or seizures, and pets recovering from illness are groomed with a veterinary team close by if anything changes during the session.
Can I Get My Pet Groomed at a Veterinary Clinic?
Yes. Summit Dog and Cat Hospital offers the same bathing, trimming and nail care you would find at a grooming salon. The difference is medical support: your pet’s records are on file, a veterinarian can check anything unusual, and pets that need sedation to be groomed safely can be groomed under veterinary supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your pet's grooming visit.
What pet grooming services are available?
Summit Dog and Cat Hospital offers bathing, flea and tick baths, coat conditioning, blow drying, brushing, deshedding, routine trims, shave downs, nail trimming, ear cleaning and sanitary trims for dogs and cats. Medical grooming and veterinarian supervised sedated grooming are available for pets that need extra care.
Can my cat be sedated for grooming?
Yes, when a veterinarian decides it is medically appropriate. Cats that are badly matted, very anxious or in pain can be groomed under sedation supervised by Dr. Alina Tsavera, DVM. Your cat is examined first, bloodwork may be recommended, and your cat is monitored throughout and until fully awake.
How often should my dog or cat be professionally groomed?
Dogs with continuously growing coats, such as Poodles, Doodles and Shih Tzus, usually need grooming every 4 to 8 weeks. Short coated dogs need a bath and nail trim every few months. Long haired cats benefit from grooming every 2 to 3 months, and most pets need nail trims every 3 to 4 weeks.
Can senior or medically sensitive pets receive grooming?
Yes. Senior pets and pets with arthritis, heart disease, seizures or skin conditions can be groomed with shorter sessions, padded surfaces and rest breaks, with a veterinary team nearby. Tell us about your pet’s conditions and medications when you book, so the groomer can plan the visit safely.
When should grooming be postponed for a veterinary examination?
Grooming should wait for a veterinary exam if your pet has open wounds, hot spots, a skin or ear infection, a lump that bleeds, a fresh surgical incision, limping or pain, or has been vomiting. If the groomer finds a problem during a session, a veterinarian can take a look before grooming continues.
Location & hours
Find us on
Morris Turnpike.
Open now until 6:00 pm
Office hours
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
16 Morris Tpke, Summit, NJ 07901
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