Grooming Services
Need a little assistance keeping up with those sharp claws and long fur? We are here to help, especially with those feisty kitties that aren't ok with being groomed at home or at the usual groomer. Spokane Cat Clinic offers the option to use "happy drugs" or injectable sedation as needed so we can get your furry family members looking and feeling their best. Nail trimming, sani clips, and softpaws applications are scheduled as regular in and out type appointments, while the sedated grooming options involve your cat staying with us for the day.
Pre-sedation Exams
For sedated grooming, we must have seen the patient within the past 4 months to help ensure there are no health concerns that may be influenced by the sedative. We recommend updated vaccinations and labwork on cats over 7. If we haven't see your cat recently, we will schedule you for an appointment for an exam ($74) prior to grooming. Same day morning appointments may be available to avoid making more than one trip.
To bathe or not to bathe?
A lot of people assume that a cat needs regular baths like dogs do. This is not the case. In most cases, your cat doesn't need (or want!) to be bathed, except in certain circumstances. In general, we do not bathe cats unless medically advisable.
Here are some good reasons to bathe a cat:
- Your cat has gotten into something that they can't clean themselves (eg. skunk spray, sap, mud, etc.)
- Your cat has gotten into a substance that they shouldn't consume while grooming (eg. motor oil, candle wax, etc.)
- Your cat is arthritic and/or obese and therefore can't reach certain areas to groom themselves
If you have questions about scheduling a medically necessary bath for your cat, let us know!