Thornwood has hired a second groomer! We are excited to accept new clients, including doodle breeds – request scheduling today!
Pamper Your Pet
Our pet groomers offers full service, all–breed dog grooming, and also some cat grooming. All dogs are groomed to AKC Standard (breed standard) or owner’s specifications, along with the groomer’s trained eye to help the owner decide which trim suits their dog’s body style and coat texture. Every effort will be made to speak with grooming clients at the time of drop-off to ensure that your pet is trimmed the way you expect. If you have a special request, photographs are a great option to ensure we know exactly what you’re looking for! In some instances, severe matting may require a shave, but this will be fully communicated prior to starting.
Each Dog Will Receive…
- Blow out/brush out/prep prior to bathing
- Blow drying by hand & occasional crate drying
- Standardized trimming (certain breeds only)
- Paw pads shaved and feet trimmed (certain breeds only)
- Breeds not needing trimming or shaving will be heavily de-shedded!
- Nail trimming or nail grinding (grinding done only when requested)
- Ear cleaning and ear hair removal (if necessary)
- Anal gland expression (if necessary)
Our groomers do NOT do hand-stripping.
Our Feline Friends…
Cat grooming can be arranged after a conversation with our groomers. We love friendly felines who get routine blowouts or even fancy lion cuts! Some cats do better with a bit of sedation on board. If you think your cat may be stressed by grooming, let’s talk about options with our veterinarian to make things as calm and stress-free as possible!
Recommended Upkeep
Waiting too long between grooms for many breeds, both canine and feline, can result in matting and possibly the need to be shaved. Our groomers will recommend a schedule based on your pet's coat type and your desired style. The most common schedule is every six to eight weeks, but this can vary depending on each pet's individual needs.
Pet Grooming Pricing
Pricing is dependent on the pet’s size, grooming needs, and temperament, but in general, baths are $45-65 for dogs, and full grooms range from $60-130+. For cats, full grooming with a bath, trim, and styling is $50+. Sedation, if needed, is additional. Please be aware that if your pet requires sedation and is NOT a patient of Thornwood, a physical exam is required to administer or prescribe medication.
Grooming Vaccine & Fecal Policy
Our goal is to provide a happy, safe, and disease-free stay for all our boarding, grooming, and daycare guests and our employees. Our requirements are below, and all vaccinations must have been administered by a veterinarian.
Canine Requirements
Must be current for the following:
- Rabies
- Distemper/Parvo Virus
- Bordetella (required every six months)
- Fecal (required every six months)
- Canine Influenza
Feline Requirements
Must be current for the following:
- Rabies
- RCCP
- Fecal (every six months)
- Feline Leukemia (recommended but optional)
Pets Overdue for Vaccines or Fecal Check
Vaccines and fecal checks can be done during the stay for pets with previous records (past vaccine and fecal records less than 1-year past due). Pets grossly overdue (> 1 year past due) or never vaccinated or fecal checked must be inoculated and have a clean fecal prior to dropping off. Rabies must be given 3-weeks prior to boarding, grooming, or participating in daycare.
