Professional Cat & Small Dog Grooming Services
At Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center we are proud to offer professional grooming services for dogs and cats under 25 pounds, provided in the comfort and safety of our veterinary hospital.
Our grooming services are ideal for pets who need extra care, including anxious cats, senior pets, and those who may benefit from medically supervised sedation.
Grooming appointments are drop‑off style and give our team the opportunity to support your pet’s overall health while keeping them looking and feeling their best.
Putting Your Pet's Best Paw Forward
Professional grooming helps keep pets looking and feeling neat, clean, and healthy – and saves you both time and energy.
From haircuts to help your fluffy friend manage the summer heat, to flea control treatments, shampoos and nail trims, our grooming and bathing services include everything your pet needs to stay clean, healthy and as adorable as ever!
Dog & Cat Grooming FAQs
Learn more about pet grooming at Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center.
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How do your groomers handle anxious pets?
Our groomers have spent many hours handling stressed, anxious or aggravated animals. If your cat or dog is especially fearful or aggressive, sedation during the grooming session may be recommended. Most of the time, though, our groomer can keep the pet calm and relaxed with the following steps:
- A quiet, peaceful environment
- Offering treats
- Frequent breaks
- Opening a window or playing music
- Asking a dog to do something it knows (like 'sit' or 'shake')
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How long does a grooming session take?
The duration of a grooming session depends on the size of your pet, and the coat type and length. It also depends on what types of services are required to groom them. That said, most grooming sessions at our hospital take between two and four hours.
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How much does grooming cost?
The cost of grooming varies depending on your pet's breed and size, and the type of coat they have. Whether your pet has any significant health or behavioral issues can also affect the cost. For a better idea of cost, please contact us for an estimate.
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What do grooming services include?
Based on your pet's needs, we can provide a combination of the following during a grooming session:
- Bathing: shampoo & conditioning
- Blow drying
- Nail trimming
- Teeth brushing
- Breed-specific haircuts
- De-shedding treatments
- Ear cleaning
- Brushing & de-matting
- Full haircuts
What Makes Us Different
Our pet grooming services are designed to support patient comfort and safety, particularly for cats and small dogs with anxiety, medical conditions, or special handling needs.
Our Grooming Services
- Veterinary‑supervised grooming in a medical setting for increased safety and security
- Sedated grooming available when medically appropriate (Ideal for anxious, senior, or medically complex pets)
- Cat grooming, including nail trims, dematting, and ear cleaning
- Dog grooming, including nail trims, cuts, flea and tick treatment, and specialty bathing for skin conditions
- Opportunity for medical assessment during grooming visits