FAQs
How often should I get my pet groomed? - Frequency of getting your pet groomed depends on the coat texture of your pet and their lifestyle. As a general rule we follow the following. Short-Haired/ Shedding: - Brush weekly; professional grooming every 2-3 months or as needed. Long-Haired/Shedding: - Daily brushing; professional grooming every 4-8 weeks; bathe every 4-6 weeks. Double-Coated : - Daily brushing (especially during shedding); monthly baths; professional grooming every 8-12 weeks for de-shedding. Curly/Wavy/ Non-Shedding: - Daily brushing; professional grooming every 3-4 weeks for haircuts. Wire-Coated/ Non-Shedding: Brush 2-3 times a week; professional grooming every 4-8 weeks.
Why choose Michelle's Paw-fect Pets? - Our in your home pet grooming service offers a stress free alternative for your pet, and allows them to still receive professional grooming. Providing a safe environment within their own familiar surroundings, giving senior pets, pets that suffer from anxiety or cats, who are not to keen on leaving their own home, easy access to essential services.
When should my puppy get their first groom? - The first visit for your puppy starts with an introductory puppy groom, 2 weeks after their last set of vaccinations. During their first visit your puppy will be introduced in a relaxed and fun way to the sights, sounds and smells of the grooming experience, with a puppy bath and light trimming. It is important to start at home with routine brushing and handling of their feet to encourage a positive experience for the future.
What is included in a standard dog grooming package? - Our standard grooming package includes a cleansing bath with a double shampoo and deep conditioner, specific to your pets coat type, nail trimming and file, ear cleaning, breed-specific haircuts, as well as additional finishing touches like a tidying up of the paw pads, trimming ear hair, and optional cologne.
What is included in a standard cat grooming? - Our standard cat grooming package offers a waterless bath, thorough brushing and dematting if needed, a tidy up of the sanitary areas, nail trim, and ear clean. We offer full bath packages, trims and lion cuts as well.