Dog and cat grooming
Totally Vets offers a grooming service for pet dogs and cats. We have a purpose-built grooming suite in which all equipment and products are pet-specific. Our full range of services includes:
Bath
We have a bath and shower specially designed for dogs and we use pet-specific shampoos only.
Blow-wave
We have a commercial fur-dryer which ensures your dog goes home as dry as possible (some dogs however don't like the dryer around their face and ears).
Clip
We clip dogs to a length you specify and according to our clipper blades. For cats, we remove knots and trim if required. We do not do show clips, meaning we do not clip to a breed standard.
Nail clip
We include nail clipping during the groom, if your pet requires this.
Strip
Some terriers and long-haired dogs such as border collies, rough-coat collies and retrievers need this rather than clipping. We use a special stripping comb. If the coat of such breeds is clipped instead of stripped, it will grow back thicker, which makes it harder to strip the next time.
Ear pluck
Some breeds of dogs need ear-plucking as ears with too much hair can become infected more easily. This involves removing the hair from the ear canal using fingers or tweezers.
Sedation
Some dogs and cats can get upset and even distressed when being groomed if they are not used to it. In this case we may be able to lightly sedate your pet. Please note that sedation needs to be authorised by a vet, depends on the age and health of your pet and will only be done if absolutely necessary.
Our standard groom prices include a clip, nail clip, ear pluck, bath and blow-wave. Sedation costs are extra.
Our prices are price-range estimates. There may be occasions where grooms cost more (e.g. a very matted or knotty coat) or less (if you bring your cat or dog in on a regular basis so grooming doesn't take as long).
Pets are groomed during the morning or early afternoon and are required to stay here with us for that time. Please be aware that if you pet requires sedation they may need to stay here for slightly longer, to fully recover from the sedation before going home.
To book a grooming appointment, simply ring or come in to see our receptionists at the Feilding clinic and leave them your name, contact phone number and what you require. Diane, our lovely groomer, will then contact you to discuss the groom and arrange a day and time that suit you both.
