Medical Grooming for Dogs and Cats in Surrey, BC

Some grooming procedures are safest when performed in a clinical setting with veterinary oversight. Apollo Animal Hospital in Surrey provides medical grooming services for dogs and cats who require sedation for their safety and comfort, or who have conditions that benefit from veterinary attention during the grooming process. Our team combines clinical expertise with a calm, careful approach to ensure your pet's grooming experience is as safe and stress-free as possible. Call us at (604) 372-4411 to discuss your pet's grooming needs.

Dematting Services

Severe matting in the coat can cause significant discomfort, restrict movement, trap moisture against the skin, and contribute to skin infections if left unmanaged. Apollo Animal Hospital provides dematting services for pets whose coats have become too matted to be safely managed at home or in a general grooming setting. Our team assesses the severity and location of the mats before proceeding, and in cases where sedation would reduce your pet's stress or allow for more thorough mat removal, we can discuss that option. Dematting services are available for both dogs and cats.

Sedated Nail Trim

For pets who are highly anxious, reactive, or have a history of injury during nail trimming, a sedated nail trim is a safe and effective solution. Standard nail trims can be stressful for both the pet and the handler when an animal is not tolerant of the process. At Apollo Animal Hospital, sedated nail trims are performed under veterinary supervision with appropriate sedation protocols tailored to your pet's size, age, and health status. This approach ensures a clean, precise trim without the stress associated with restraint in an anxious animal. Sedated nail trims are available for dogs and cats.

Sedated Shave

A sedated shave may be recommended for pets with severely matted coats that cannot be safely dematted, for animals who are highly reactive to clippers, or for pets requiring close shaving for medical or skin health reasons. The procedure is performed under veterinary supervision using appropriate sedation, allowing our team to complete the shave thoroughly and safely without causing distress. Sedated shave services are available for both dogs and cats. We do not perform general-purpose aesthetic grooming. Our focus is on medically indicated or clinically appropriate shaving services.

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FAQs

When is sedation needed for a nail trim at the vet?
Sedation is considered when a pet is too anxious or reactive to be safely restrained for a standard nail trim, or when repeated attempts without sedation have caused injury or extreme distress. Our team will assess your pet and discuss whether a sedated approach is appropriate.
Can you sedate my cat for grooming at Apollo Animal Hospital in Surrey?
Yes. We offer sedated grooming services including nail trims, dematting, and shave procedures for cats. Pre-sedation assessment is performed to ensure your cat’s health status is suitable for the sedation protocol we plan to use.
How do I know if my dog needs dematting at a veterinary clinic rather than a regular groomer?
If your dog’s mats are close to the skin, affect movement, show signs of skin irritation underneath, or if your pet becomes aggressive or distressed when anyone attempts to work on the mats, a veterinary setting is the safer choice. Our team can assess the mats and recommend the most appropriate approach.

Safe, professional medical grooming for dogs and cats at Apollo Animal Hospital in Surrey, BC. Open 7 days a week. Call (604) 372-4411 or book an appointment online.

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