Grooming

Grooming is far more than keeping your pet looking great — it’s an important part of their overall health and comfort. At Parkland Veterinary Hospital, we offer professional grooming services for dogs and cats in Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe, and surrounding areas. Our grooming team works closely with our veterinary staff to ensure every pet receives gentle, attentive care tailored to their skin, coat, and specific health needs.

From breed-specific trims to medicated baths, our grooming services help keep pets clean, comfortable, and confident all year long.

Our Grooming Services Include:

• Bathing & blow drying
• Breed-specific haircuts
• Nail trimming 
• Ear cleaning
• Deshedding treatments
• Sanitary trims
• Paw pad trimming
• Coat brushing & maintenance

Grooming helps prevent common issues such as matting, odour, excessive shedding, skin irritation, and ear infections.

Why Grooming Is Essential for Pet Health

Pets with long, thick, curly, or double coats require regular grooming to prevent matting — which can be painful, restrict movement, and lead to skin infection. Routine brushing removes loose fur and reduces shedding, which keeps your home cleaner and your pet more comfortable.

Healthy ears, trimmed nails, and a clean coat are key components of long-term wellness. Overgrown nails can alter gait and posture, contributing to joint strain. Clean ears help prevent recurring infections, especially in floppy-eared breeds.

Our grooming team is also trained to recognize early signs of skin infections, dental concerns, parasites, and ear issues. When something seems off, we alert our veterinarians so your pet can receive timely care.

Grooming for Pets with Allergies & Sensitive Skin

Many pets in Central Alberta struggle with allergies. Grooming plays an important role in managing:

• Environmental allergens (dust, pollen, mould)
• Excess dander
• Dry skin
• Hot spots
• Mild bacterial or yeast issues

We provide medicated baths prescribed by our veterinarians — including antibacterial, antifungal, hypoallergenic, or anti-itch shampoos. This makes grooming a natural extension of your pet’s dermatology plan.

Anxiety-prone pets are handled slowly and kindly, with calm techniques to help them feel safe and relaxed.

A Positive, Stress-Free Experience

Every pet has a unique personality. We take time to build trust with each animal, working at their pace and ensuring grooming is as calming and enjoyable as possible. Our goal is to help pets feel confident, clean, and cared for — not overwhelmed.

Schedule Your Pet’s Grooming Appointment

Keep your pet healthy, clean, and comfortable year-round.

Call Parkland Veterinary Hospital today to book a grooming appointment.