Medical Grooming for Dogs and Cats in Abbotsford, BC
Medical Grooming for Dogs and Cats in Abbotsford, BC at Glenn Mountain Animal Hospital provides veterinary-supervised grooming services for pets who need extra support to be groomed safely and comfortably. Whether your pet becomes anxious or reactive during standard grooming, or their coat or health condition makes an awake groom unsafe, our medical grooming team offers sedated options that prioritize your pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. We serve dogs and cats of all sizes and ages in the Abbotsford area. Call (604) 852-3030 to discuss whether sedated grooming is right for your pet.
Sedated Nail Trim
A sedated nail trim is the right solution for dogs and cats who experience significant stress or become impossible to handle safely during standard nail trimming. Attempting to force a nail trim on an extremely anxious or reactive pet can cause injury to both the pet and the handler, and often makes future visits more difficult. With sedation, the nail trim can be completed calmly and thoroughly, without the physical or emotional strain of a difficult awake procedure. Pre-sedation assessment is performed by our veterinary team to confirm your pet is a suitable candidate, and monitoring continues throughout the procedure. A sedated nail trim is a veterinary procedure and requires a pre-procedure health assessment.
Sedated Shave
A sedated shave is available for dogs and cats whose coat condition, medical needs, or anxiety level makes an awake shave unsafe or distressing. Common reasons include severe matting grown close to the skin, post-surgical coat preparation, skin condition management, or a pet who cannot be safely handled for coat work while awake. The shave is performed by our veterinary team under careful sedation monitoring. Coat type, coat condition, and overall health are assessed before sedation is recommended, and we discuss the procedure and aftercare for the skin or coat before the appointment is scheduled.
Dematting
Dematting removes matted fur that has become tangled, compacted, or adhered close to the skin, which can cause significant discomfort, restrict movement, and create hidden areas of skin irritation or infection if left unaddressed. Mats can develop in any pet with a medium to long coat and are most common in areas that experience friction, such as behind the ears, under the armpits, and around the collar. Dematting at Glenn Mountain Animal Hospital is performed under sedation for pets whose mat severity, coat condition, or temperament makes an awake dematting procedure painful, stressful, or unsafe. Our team assesses the coat before sedation and provides guidance on preventing recurrence after the procedure.
Stress-Free Sedated Grooming
Stress-Free Sedated Grooming is a comprehensive service that combines nail trim, coat work, ear cleaning, and other grooming elements into one session performed under sedation. It is designed for pets whose overall grooming needs are difficult to meet individually, whether due to anxiety, reactivity, medical conditions, or the extent of grooming required. All grooming is performed by our veterinary team with full sedation monitoring in place. A pre-grooming assessment is completed to review your pet's health history, confirm sedation suitability, and discuss what will be included in the session.
Yes. Sedated grooming at Glenn Mountain Animal Hospital is performed by our veterinary team with a full health assessment before sedation and continuous monitoring throughout the procedure. We review your pet’s health history and current health status to confirm they are a suitable candidate. Sedation is significantly safer and less stressful for a highly anxious pet than forcing them through an awake procedure that risks injury. Call (604) 852-3030 to discuss whether sedated grooming is the right option for your pet.
Sedated grooming is typically recommended when your pet becomes extremely anxious or reactive during standard grooming, when the coat is so severely matted that removal while the pet is awake would be painful, or when physical or medical factors make awake handling unsafe. If you have had difficulty getting your pet groomed, or if previous grooming attempts have resulted in injury or extreme distress, call (604) 852-3030 and our team will help you decide.
Book a medical grooming appointment for your dog or cat at Glenn Mountain Animal Hospital in Abbotsford. Open Monday to Saturday 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Call (604) 852-3030 or book at glennmountainvet.ca/book-an-appointment/.