Pet grooming can be important for your pet’s overall care, which may involve more than taking your beloved pet in for their annual check-up. Our veterinarians are offer pet grooming services at our animal hospital and offering our patients other important services for a healthy and happy pet under one roof.
Though those fancy pet spas are fun and exciting, taking your pet to a veterinarian on our veterinary team for grooming helps ensure quick treatment for any conditions discovered when brushing and cutting your pet’s fur. Our veterinarians at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital understand the utility for Summit, Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston, Chatham, Madison, Union, Westfield, Springfield, Summit, NJ pet owners to have access to pet grooming services.
Pet Grooming Services Available
Having your pet groomed at our local animal hospital helps ensure your pet taken care of. Our veterinary team watches for various conditions which may need immediate attention from the veterinarian. Standard pet grooming services available through a veterinarian office include tick and flea baths, bathing, coat conditioning, post-bath blow-drying, brushing, routine fur trimming, nail trimming, de-shedding, ear cleaning, sanitary trimming, and potentially more.
Can I Get My Pet Groomed at a Veterinary Clinic?
Pet grooming services are available through most veterinary clinics, including out animal hospital, and offer similar care for your pet as you might find at some of the more fancy pet spas. Your pets can look and feel healthier after a calming bath, nail trim, and brush.
Benefits of Pet Grooming at Our Animal Hospital
Pet owners can benefit from having their pets groomed at their local animal hospital. Grooming your pet helps them look good and keeps them healthy and comfortable. Pet grooming at our veterinary clinic involves expert eyes looking over your pet. The groomer can notice subtle changes in your pet that you may often overlook, including weight concerns and hard-to-see skin conditions.
Additionally, if your pet suffers from any illness or injury during grooming, their vet is ready to take care of them. Veterinary pet groomers are experienced and trained in providing sanitary cuts based on your pet’s breed and can help clean out ear wax for healthy ears.
Get Pet Grooming with Our Veterinary Team
If it is time for your pet to get groomed, call us at (908) 273-2200 to schedule an appointment at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital in Summit, NJ. Our veterinary team is here to help your pet look and feel healthy. So call us and see how we can care for your pets grooming needs at our veterinarian office.
Sedate -to- Groom
Sedate- to- groom is offered on Thursdays and Fridays with our surgeon Dr. Benn Doyle, DVM. Grooming services are provided by Olga and Lilliana. We offer these services for both dogs and cats. Call us at (908) 273-2200 and schedule today your pet grooming needs.
Summit Dog & Cat Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your visit.
What pet grooming services are available?
Available services may include bathing, coat conditioning, blow drying, brushing, routine trimming, nail trimming, ear cleaning, sanitary trimming, deshedding, and flea or tick baths. The recommended service depends on your pet’s coat, skin condition, age, and comfort with grooming.
What is the benefit of grooming at an animal hospital?
Grooming at an animal hospital allows staff to notice concerns such as skin irritation, parasites, ear problems, painful mats, lumps, or nail injuries. When a medical issue is found, the veterinary team can explain whether your pet should be examined or treated.
How often should my dog or cat be professionally groomed?
The ideal schedule depends on breed, coat length, shedding, skin health, lifestyle, and home brushing. Long coated or easily matted pets may need more frequent grooming, while short coated pets may mainly need regular bathing, nail care, and brushing.
Can senior or medically sensitive pets receive grooming?
Many senior pets and animals with medical needs can be groomed with an individualized plan. Tell the team about arthritis, heart disease, anxiety, skin problems, medications, or recent surgery so handling, session length, and services can be adjusted when appropriate.
When should grooming be postponed for a veterinary examination?
Contact the hospital before grooming if your pet has open wounds, severe skin redness, painful swelling, active vomiting, breathing difficulty, marked weakness, or a sudden behavior change. A veterinarian may need to examine and stabilize the pet before routine grooming is performed.