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McCurdy Animal Hospital

Special care

Medical grooming services

This is not a pet salon. Medical grooming is for pets whose coat or skin has become a health problem, or who cannot be groomed safely while awake.

Appointment requests are confirmed by our team.

A fluffy dog being gently brushed during a medical groom

Scope

What this service includes

  • Dematting for severely matted coats
  • Medically supervised sedated grooming where clinically appropriate
  • Coat and skin assessment alongside the groom
  • Care for pets who find handling distressing

Your visit

What to expect

01

An assessment first: sedation is a medical decision, not a booking option.

02

A discussion of risks, alternatives and what the result will realistically look like.

03

Skin findings reported to you afterwards, since matting often hides them.

Questions

Common questions

Do you offer regular grooming appointments?
No. Our grooming is medical in purpose and offered where there is a clinical reason for it.
Is sedation safe for my pet?
Suitability is assessed individually, including age and health history. If we have concerns, we will say so.
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