What do we need to bring with us when we have our pet groomed?
There are several things you should bring with you when you have your pet
groomed for the first time.
• If it is your pet’s first visit, we will need to see proof
of vaccination for Rabies, and either proof of vaccination or immunity
for Distemper for
dogs and cats. Proof of immunity requires a letter from your veterinarian
stating that titer tests are performed routinely and that your pet has
sufficient immunity, and currently does not need to be revaccinated. While
we do not require the Bordetella vaccination for dogs being groomed, we
do recommend it.
• An emergency phone number where we can contact you or someone who can
act on your behalf if your pet requires veterinary care.
• If your pet will be picked up by someone other than yourself, please
leave us with the name and phone number of the person(s) authorized to
pick up your pet. We will not release your pet to anyone but you without
this information. No pet will be released until your account is settled.
How often should my pet be groomed?
Most pets benefit from a grooming every 6-8 weeks. If your dog has a
long coat that becomes easily matted, and if you do not brush them
several times
a week, your dog would benefit from being groomed more frequently.
What if my dogs coat is severely matted?
Green Acres groomers will try to comb or brush out any matts however, if
they feel the animal is experiencing any discomfort, it will be necessary
to shave the matt out with clippers. In very severe cases this may result
in a shave down of the pet’s entire body.
What if my pet has fleas?
Each pet that is groomed at Green Acres will be checked for fleas. Any
pet found to have fleas or flea dirt will have a flea bath with an EPA
registered flea shampoo.
How long does the grooming process take?
While length of time varies from animal to animal due to different sizes,
coat condition, and behavior you can reasonably expect to leave your pet
approximately 4 to 5 hours. The grooming process is generally a three stage
sequence in which pets are first “roughed out,” then bathed
and dried, after which a finish is done. If you leave us with a phone number,
we will be happy to call you as soon as your pet is ready to be picked
up. |
