The Animal Clinic of Billings and Animal Surgery Clinic offers professional dog and cat grooming services, as well as medicated baths for feline and canine patients that require specific dermatologic needs. A professional grooming session at the Animal Clinic of Billings and Animal Surgery Clinic typically consists of the dog or cat being brushed, bathed and dried, as well as trimmed or clipped.
Our on-site professional groomer, Donna Rae Alexander, brushes, and combs out mats before the bathing, making it easier to lather the dog or cat with shampoo. Grooming your pet on a regular basis can provide many health benefits to your pet, and keeps them looking and smelling great. Additionally, regular grooming allows for early detection of skin diseases, ear infections, and external parasites on dogs and cats, which can often prevent costly veterinary bills down the road if allowed to go untreated.
One of the many benefits of bringing your dog or cat to our groomer at the Animal Clinic of Billings is that we are a full-service veterinary hospital as well, and our groomer has been trained to immediately notify one of our veterinarians if any potential medical problems are suspected. Professional dog and cat grooming is also important for preventing painful hair matting, dermatology problems, and skin infections. Many times, problems hiding below the fur of your dog or cat that might otherwise go unnoticed by you at home can be detected and addressed simply by bringing your pet in for a long-overdue spa day.
Here are some of the benefits of regular hair brushing and nail trimming on dogs and cats listed in more detail:. Regularly brushing your dog or cats hair can remove dandruff, dead hair, debris, and even stimulate the natural oils that protect the hair and help to produce a smooth, healthy, and shiny coat.
Regular nail trimming can help reinforce healthy foot structure and prevent nail injury and curling, which can lead to infection. This can create a tremendous amount of pain for the dog and cause potentially harmful pressure on the toe joint over time. Additionally, routine motions and movements like walking and running can become difficult and painful for the dog and ultimately diminish his or her quality of life. This is especially important in senior or older dogs, whose posture is more dramatically influenced and improved by maintaining a consistent and proper nail length.
