Medical Grooming for Dogs and Cats in South Surrey and White Rock, BC
Medical grooming services at Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital are designed for pets who need grooming in a veterinary setting, whether because of behavioral stress, physical sensitivity, or medical conditions that make routine grooming difficult. Performed by our veterinary team with appropriate sedation or calming support where needed, medical grooming prioritizes your pet’s comfort and safety above speed or convenience. We offer dematting, sedated nail trims, and sedated shaves for dogs and cats. Call (604) 536-3131 to discuss which service is right for your pet.
Dematting Services
Matted fur is more than a cosmetic problem. Severe matting pulls at the skin, restricts movement, traps moisture and debris, and can conceal skin infections, wounds, and parasites. In long-haired cats and dogs who have gone without regular brushing, mats can progress to the point where gentle removal by a groomer is no longer possible without causing pain. At Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital, our dematting services are performed in a veterinary setting where sedation can be provided if needed to allow safe and humane removal. We assess the severity of the matting, explain the options, and ensure your pet's comfort throughout the process.
Sedated Nail Trim
Some pets experience significant anxiety or become genuinely dangerous to handle during nail trims, making a sedated approach the most humane and safest option. At Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital, we offer sedated nail trims for dogs and cats who cannot be safely groomed while awake. The procedure is performed in a veterinary setting with appropriate monitoring throughout the sedation and a brief recovery period before your pet goes home. Overgrown nails affect posture and gait, put pressure on joints, and can curve into the paw pad if left unmanaged. A sedated nail trim, performed with veterinary sedation, allows the procedure to be completed safely and thoroughly for pets who would otherwise suffer through it or require multiple people to restrain.
Sedated Shave
A sedated shave is performed for pets whose coat condition has deteriorated to the point where removal under sedation is the most comfortable and safest approach. This is most common in long-haired cats and dogs whose coats have become severely matted. It is also appropriate for pets with significant skin disease requiring clear access to the skin for ongoing monitoring or care. At Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital, sedated shave procedures are performed under veterinary sedation with full monitoring. We assess each pet individually to determine the appropriate level of sedation and ensure a safe, smooth recovery. This service is available for both dogs and cats.
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Yes. We offer sedated nail trims for cats who cannot be safely or humanely handled while awake. The procedure is performed under veterinary sedation with full monitoring. It is a safe and humane alternative to repeated stressful attempts. Book a consultation so we can assess your cat and discuss the appropriate approach.
Medical grooming is performed in a veterinary clinic setting, which means sedation is available if needed, a veterinarian can assess skin conditions or injuries found during grooming, and the entire process is monitored by trained veterinary staff. It is appropriate for pets who cannot be safely groomed in a standard grooming environment due to fear, health conditions, or severe coat problems.
If mats are tight against the skin, cover large areas of the body, or cannot be gently separated with a comb without causing your pet to react in pain, veterinary dematting under sedation is likely the most appropriate approach. Attempting to remove severe mats by force is painful and stressful for the pet. Contact us and we can help you assess based on what you describe.
Help your pet with grooming that is safe, calm, and done right. Call Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital at (604) 536-3131 to discuss medical grooming for your dog or cat. We are open seven days a week in South Surrey.