Many people think of grooming as esthetics alone, but it is a very important component to your pet's physical and mental well-being. A groomed pet is a happy and comfortable pet! The following are some other benefits to having your pet professionally groomed.

They look bad and more importantly they hurt too! Matted hair twists the skin making it very painful for your pet. Matts can also "suffocate" the skin causing irritation and they can also be an ideal home for bacteria, parasites, fungi, and other "yuckies" to flourish as well. Often times if matting is very bad, it can be difficult or dangerous to remove - even for a professional. Using scissors so close to the skin can be unsafe unless your pet has mastered the art of standing perfectly still. This means that your pet will likely need to be shaved and this isn't always the "style of choice".

  Grooming Gets Your Pet Used To Being Handled 

If you start grooming your pet at a young age, and he has positive experiences, it could set the stage for good behavior for visits to the groomer and to the vet.

Your groomer has special tools to do a thorough removal of loose hair in your pet's coat, meaning there is less hair on your furniture at home! If your cat has long hair and is swallowing it while they groom themselves, they are more likely to get hairballs. And finally, the better condition your pet's coat is in, the less of a reaction there will be in people with allergies to pet hair and dander. Don't forget another VITAL component to a healthy coat is a high quality diet.

  Early Detection Of Lumps And Bumps 

Because grooming is so hands on, your groomer has the opportunity to find things that we might miss and early detection of certain lumps and bumps can be crucial to the long term health of our pets.