Washing and Grooming

Grooming is an important part of pet care. Depending on the breed, age,and health of your pet, grooming may even need to be a part of you and your pet’s daily routine. Many breeds require less grooming than this, but regular grooming always helps to keep your pet healthy and comfortable. Some breeds like Poodles don't shed their hair effectivelyand require grooming by a professional every 6-8 weeks. Long haired cats can particularly benefit from regular grooming as it helps prevent the formation of knots in the coat and hairballs in the stomach.

Grooming at Home

We encourage you to also engage in regular grooming with your pet at home. There are numerous benefits of regular grooming, for example:

  • Decreased chance of skin problems
  • Optimal skin cleanliness and comfort for you and your pet
  • Improved monitoring of health issues like the presence of lumps or skin lesions, pain, or changes in temperament
  • Enhanced behavioural routines with obedient submission during grooming periods
  • Closer bonding with your pet through regular contact

Our Grooming Services

We offer a range of grooming, clipping under sedation and washing services for cats and dogs of all sizes and breeds.

We also wash your pet (if appropriate) with a suitable shampoo and conditioner. This makes all the difference in the grooming stage and really brings out the shine in your pet's coat.

So come and visit or make an appointment today. 

5 Tips For Bathing Your Dog At Home
  • Choose the right shampoo – never use human shampoo (even baby shampoo) as it’s the wrong pH for your pooch. If your dog is itchy, oily or has sensitive skin, we can recommend the most suitable shampoo for your dog.
  • Pop some cotton wool in your dog’s ears to prevent any water sneaking into the canal – don’t forget to take it out after you’ve finished.
  • Provide a non-slip surface – put a towel on the bottom of the bath, or a non-slip mat to help your dog feel more secure and prevent slipping.
  • Place a towel over your dog to prevent water going everywhere when the inevitable shake occurs.
  • Jam some steel wool in the plug hole to catch the wet fur and make cleaning up easier.

If you need any more information about bathing your dog you can always ask our professional dog groomers for help.

 

Do I Need To Wash My Cat?

You don’t really need to bathe your feline friend as they are usually capable of taking care of their own personal hygiene. In fact, they come equipped with their own hairbrush in the form of the rough surface on the top of their tongue.

Having said that, some cats are better at grooming themselves than others so your cat may need a bit of help grooming from time to time to help remove any dead hair and to prevent matting. This is especially the case with ageing cats and longer haired kitties. Matting can cause pain and discomfort, and in some cases, your cat may need sedation to have any matting clipped off safely.

If your cat is grooming itself less effectively, this may be a sign of illness or pain and you should bring them in to see our friendly team for a check-up.

For more information about our grooming procedures here at Eclipse Park Vets, get in touch with us.