CLEAN

It's a Wonderful Thing!

  For many reasons!  Keeping your dog or cat clean and well-groomed adds immeasurably to their quality of life.  Here at Kingsbury Grooming Services we provide complete grooming services for your pet.  In-hospital professional groomers are available to provide convenient full service dog and cat grooming for both medical and cosmetic needs.  Vlasta Holder and Rose Flynn have over 25 years' experience in providing the finest grooming services available.  Appointments are necessary and may be combined with a doctor's visit if requested in advance.

Having your pet professionally groomed accomplishes more than just making your pet's coat look nice and shiny. A professional pet groomer will examine your pet's ears, nails, skin and haircoat. These areas can become problems quickly and are usually not checked by the owner on a regular basis.  The length of time between grooming depends on what breed of dog you have. As a general rule we recommend every 8-10 weeks.

Grooming isn't just a bath and a haircut it's having clean ears, trimmed paw pads and nails, and clean anal sacs to keep your pet healthy and stay comfortable.  Nails that are too long can lead to splayed toes, poor spinal alignment and arthritic joints.  How often do you look in your pet's ears?  Ears that don't get cleaned regularly are an invitation to infection and hearing loss.  Many dog breeds require the hair which grows in the ear canal to be plucked out before flushing and swabbing the ear tissue.  Poodles, Shih Tzus, Lhasas and many types of terriers are just a few of the breeds that need their ears plucked.

Ear cleaning, nail clipping and conditioning is included in the grooming fee. Extra charges are added for matted coats, medicated shampoos, flea treatments, overgrown coats, and "problem children" which require additional time. Our groomers can discuss any pet behavior issues so that your dog or cat can be groomed safely and thoroughly.

We recommend that new puppies get groomed at 12-14 weeks of age to get the puppy used to having a bath, ears cleaned and their nails cut.

So your dog doesn't need a haircut?  Having your dog clean and well-brushed helps keep shedding to a minimum.  We have a great selection of shampoos and conditioners formulated specifically for each dog's skin and coat.

And here's a very smelly topic to consider.  Long ago, when dogs lived in the wild, they used their anal sacs to excrete a strong smelling fluid which marked their territory.  Today, our domesticated canine companions no longer have to hunt to survive, so they sometimes need help with emptying those glands.  The glands are located right under their tails, on either side of the anal opening and can become impacted or abscessed without regular emptying on their own. We include this service for the dogs we groom when necessary.

What about cats?  They like to be clean too.  Having your cat professionally groomed keeps the skin and coat healthy and greatly decreases the occurrence of problem hairballs.  Grooming also keeps your cat's hair mat-free.  It is recommended that your next appointment be scheduled before you leave. Booking schedules are normally reserved 2-3 weeks in advance. Standing appointments are also available to suit your busy schedule.  Prior to grooming, all dogs must have an annual DHLPP booster and a Rabies vaccine. All cats should have an annual FVRCP Booster and a Rabies vaccine.

Top Reasons Why It Costs More To Get Your Pet Groomed Than Your Own Hair Cut !
10. Your hairdresser doesn't wash and clean your rear end.
9.  You don't go eight weeks without washing or brushing your hair.
8.  Your hairdresser doesn't give you a sanitary trim.
7.  Your hairdresser doesn't clean your ears.
6.  Your hairdresser doesn't remove the boogies from your eyes.
5.  You sit still for your hairdresser.
4.  Your haircut doesn't include a manicure or pedicure.
3.  Your hairdresser only washes and cuts the hair on your head.
2.  You don't bite or scratch your hairdresser.

and finally........

1.  The likelihood of you pooping on the hairdresser is pretty slim.

Pricing is based on the size, breed, coat condition, and temperament of the pet.  Every dog is different; therefore exact quotes cannot be given via telephone. However; we can estimate a price range but the final cost is assessed after the pet has been seen and the grooming is completed.