You surely brush your pet, bathe them, feed them, and take them out for the occasional stroll or car drive. But have you ever considered treating them to a professional grooming service? If you haven’t, then now is the time to pamper your furry friend. The pet grooming industry is a multibillion dollar industry, and for good reason. We are sure you would like to take the best care of your furry child and pamper it once in a while. If you are wondering what a professional grooming service includes, then read on to find out.

Finding a groomer
First things first, you will have to find a grooming service that is close to your home and caters to the specific needs of your furry friend. Ask your friends, family, neighbors, or veterinarian about groomers they might know or recommend. You can also search for a professional pet grooming service near you. Typically, pet grooming ranges anywhere from $40 to $100. Depending on the services you wish to avail of, the prices might increase or decrease.

General checkup
A general health checkup of your pet is one of the most essential services a professional groomer offers. Unlike a veterinarian, a groomer will only check to see if there are any cuts, bruises, swelling, or itchy patches on the dog or cat’s skin, coat, nails, and footpads. They will also examine the eyes, ears, and teeth of your furry buddy. Once the inspection is over, they will the ears and eyes of gunk, mucus, pus, and excess hair.

Nail trimming and anal gland cleaning
The next step typically involves nail trimming, followed by anal gland cleaning. If your pet has access to rough ground in your home, then such flooring may naturally keep its nails trim. However, most pets are exposed to smooth surfaces inside the house for the majority of the time. So cutting your pooch’s nails periodically keeps them comfortable on all surfaces and your flooring free of scratches. Cats do not require frequent nail cutting like dogs, but periodic trimming could help keep scratches at bay.

While the glands are expressed naturally during your pet’s regular bowel movements, expressing it on purpose once in a while keeps your pet free of infections. And that is the goal of anal gland cleaning.

Shampoo bath
One of the central services of professional dog grooming services is the shampoo bath for your furry friend. Groomers use a pet-friendly, deep-cleaning shampoo to clean your pet’s coat thoroughly and get rid of all the dirt on its fur and skin. Cats are fussier in this phase of grooming, but most cat groomers have mastered the art of easing your kitty into the experience. The bath is usually followed by a blow-dry that helps in the next step of grooming, i.e., a haircut.

Haircut
For pets with long hair, it is essential to keep the fur trimmed to prevent fleas and ticks from hiding in them and causing an infestation. It also helps avoid matting. Also, lengthy hair that tends to grow over your pet’s eyes, ears, and inside their footpads needs regular cropping. This hair can collect dirt and moisture, which are surefire ways to invite unwanted germs and infections. And if you want a designer haircut on your pet, then professional pet groomers provide that too!

It is only you who can shower your pooch or kitty with all the love they deserve. So it might be a good idea to leave grooming to the experts. Groomers have the right tools and accessories to make your pet looking clean, bright, and healthy. Be it adjustable tables, shower hoses, shampoos, hairdryers, nail clippers, or hair trimmers, groomers are equipped with them all.