Medical Grooming for Dogs and Cats in Point Grey, Vancouver
Medical grooming at University Vet in Point Grey, Vancouver provides veterinary-supervised grooming services for dogs and cats whose skin, coat, or anxiety level requires professional support. Unlike general grooming salons, our medical grooming services are performed in a veterinary setting, ensuring your pet's safety and comfort throughout. Services include therapeutic baths, dematting, sedated nail trims, and sedated shaves for dogs and cats who need extra support. Call (604) 224-7743 to book a medical grooming appointment at our Point Grey clinic.
Services Under Medical Grooming
Therapeutic Bath for Dogs and Cats
Therapeutic baths at University Vet are used to support dogs and cats with flea and tick concerns by applying clinically appropriate cleansing and supportive products directly to the coat and skin. This service is performed in our veterinary clinic under team supervision, ensuring the correct application and contact time. Therapeutic baths are appropriate for dogs and cats and are often combined with preventive product recommendations to reduce the risk of reinfestation. Our Point Grey team can assess your pet's skin condition and determine whether a therapeutic bath is appropriate during a standard visit.
Dematting Services for Dogs and Cats
Dematting services at University Vet address significant coat matting in dogs and cats that cannot be safely managed with standard brushing at home. Severe mats can pull at the skin, trap moisture, and create painful sores if left unmanaged. Our team works carefully to remove mats with minimal discomfort to your pet. In cases where mats are extensive or your pet is too stressed for standard dematting, a sedated shave may be the more appropriate and humane option. Dematting is available for dogs and cats and is assessed on a case-by-case basis based on the severity of the coat condition.
Sedated Nail Trim for Dogs and Cats
Sedated nail trims at University Vet are available for dogs and cats that experience significant stress, fear, or aggression during standard nail trim procedures. Attempting to restrain a highly anxious pet through a nail trim can be unsafe for both the pet and the handler, and repeated negative experiences can worsen anxiety over time. Under light sedation administered by our veterinary team, nail trims can be completed quickly and calmly. Sedated nail trims are appropriate for dogs and cats and can be combined with other minor procedures such as ear cleaning or a brief oral exam during the same sedation period.
Sedated Shave for Dogs and Cats
Sedated shaves at University Vet are performed for dogs and cats that cannot safely tolerate standard coat management procedures while conscious. This service is most appropriate for pets with extensive matting, severe anxiety during grooming, or underlying skin conditions that require clear access for assessment. Our veterinary team administers light sedation and performs the shave in a calm, controlled environment. The coat is assessed before the procedure to determine the appropriate shave plan. Specific style preferences are noted where clinically appropriate. This service is available for dogs and cats at our Point Grey clinic.
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Pet care services including routine nail trims
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Book a medical grooming appointment for your dog or cat at University Vet in Point Grey. Call (604) 224-7743 or book online at universityvet.ca.