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Dog Haircuts: Styles for Comfort, Health & Your Pup's Best Look

Have questions about the different dog haircuts or grooming styles? Let Petco answer those questions and help you choose the right stylish hairstyle for your dog.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

First Pet Grooming: 7 Questions for a Happy, Stress-Free Pet

Pup looking a little shaggy? Take a look at these 7 questions to ask your groomer before booking a grooming appointment.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Dog Bathing & Grooming: The Ultimate Guide for a Healthy, Happy Pup

Find answers to the most common dog bathing questions. From how often you should you bathe your pup based on their coat and breed.

Updated on December 11th, 2025

Dog Grooming Terms: Master Groomer Lingo for a Happy, Healthy Dog

Here are a few common terms and phrases that are used around professional grooming salons to explain everyday procedures and coat trims.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Golden Retriever Grooming: The Ultimate Guide for a Happy, Healthy Dog

Wondering if you are grooming your golden retriever correctly? Take the guesswork out & keep your pet looking great with our vet-approved grooming guide!

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What vaccines are required for dog grooming and how much do they cost?

It depends on which vaccines he needs. Core vaccines are rabies and a distemper/parvo combo vaccine. Most grooming shops require Bordatella (kennel cough) as well. Some shops require Canine Influenza as well. You can find pricing for Petco/Vetco vaccine clinics below. If you go to a veterinary clinic, call ahead for pricing or request an estimate when you arrive. https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/

Rescued dog has ticks, low income. What to do before Petco grooming?

Congratulations on adding Max to your family! Max will need to have his vaccines before he can be groomed so he will need to see the veterinarian. The best products for ticks are oral products like Simparica and Nexgard. You will need approval from your veterinarian to get these products. Seresto collars and Frontline will also kill ticks. Depending on where you live, if tick borne diseases are common, it may also be recommended to start Max on an antibiotic to try to prevent tick borne diseases. Heartworm testing and likely prevention will also be recommended. Certainly you may be able to look into vaccine clinics or low cost clinics which may be able to offer most or all of these services (you will need to check if they can address the tick borne illness issue). You may also look into the wellness programs offered by VCA and Banfield if they are in your area. Sometimes this is an affordable way to get the normal preventive care items for pets. I hope this helps and please feel free

My dog bites during grooming. How can I safely groom him at home?

Thank you for using Boop by Petco! Unfortunately, I cannot prescribe any medications for Marley without having examined him myself. If he is extremely aggressive while being groomed, you may want to consider having him sedated and groomed at your vet's office. This will mean that Marley is closely monitored during the sedation and supported with fluids and heat if necessary. Your vet can also perform a thorough exam, and ensure that Marley's heart and lungs are healthy enough to handle the sedation. At home, you can try calming chews available in most pet stores, and consider getting Marley a muzzle to keep yourself safe.

Why is my dog scratching and red after grooming? What helps?

By your description, your dog might have a sensitivity to being groomed and may have developed "clipper irritation" (aka "clipper burn"). Clipper irritation is not an actual burn. It is, in fact, similar to the type of skin irritation people experience when they shave too close on dry or sensitive skin. [Professional groomers](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-signs-of-a-good-groomer) may recommend the following types of treatment to help soothe the skin and calm the scratching: * Bathing in plain oatmeal or [oatmeal shampoo](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/earthbath-oatmeal-and-aloe-totally-natural-pet-shampoo) for pets * Gently applying witch hazel to affected areas * Gold Bond medicated powder or plain cornstarch * Triple antibiotic cream or ointment * [Hydrocortisone spray](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zymox-spray-with-5-hydrocortisone) for pets (available in petstores) * Bag Balm * Specific treatments for soothing

How to keep my dog still for dematting her head and rear end?

You can try to make the grooming experience as pleasant as possible for Penelope so that she will be more willing to hold still. I'd try offering her a very highly valued treat (something she loves and only gets when groomed) to distract her while you try grooming her. As long as she does not have a dietary sensitivity Peanut butter or spray cheese can work nicely. Initially you may need a second person to offer treats to distract while you groom, but hopefully Penelope will eventually allow you to groom her without an extra hand. You may want to also try Adaptil spray to help calm her during grooming. If these techniques do not work you will need to take Penelope to a veterinarian who offers grooming services. Thanks for using Boop by Petco!