Oh Yeah, You'll Smell Great

Bathing and hygienic care for dogs and cats.

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Oh Yeah, You'll Smell Great

Bathing and hygienic care for dogs and cats.

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If your pet is starting to smell like an animal, they need a bath at Neighborhood Veterinary Centers. Regular grooming, which includes a basic bath, brush, and blow-dry, benefits your pet’s overall health and can prevent or reduce the likelihood for troublesome allergies—theirs and yours—and skin infections, parasites, and dermatitis.

Bathing Frequency

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Contrary to popular belief, no standardized frequency is recommended for bathing a pet. Because coat texture, health, and lifestyle can vary widely, some pets require bathing more often, while others need only a few baths per year. Our team is happy to provide personalized recommendations.

Bathing Services

Our baths provide every pet with a gentle and individualized experience that includes:

Low-stress handling
Nail trim
Ear cleaning
Dematting
Thorough brushing before and after the bath

Optional services, which can be provided on an as-needed basis, include:

Deshedding treatment
Medicated baths or dips
Anal sac expression
Fragrance-free products

Bathing Services

Our baths provide every pet with a gentle and individualized experience that includes:

Low-stress handling
Nail trim
Ear cleaning
Dematting
Thorough brushing before and after the bath

Optional services, which can be provided on an as-needed basis, include:

Deshedding treatment
Medicated baths or dips
Anal sac expression
Fragrance-free products

Bathing benefits

Bathing not only scrubs away that stinky dog or cat smell, but also provides numerous other advantages, including:

Manually loosens dirt and debris

A dirty coat and skin can lead to irritating dermatitis and infections that make pets miserable and can be costly to treat.

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Reduces human and pet allergies

Bathing reduces the environmental and pet-specific allergens that trigger immune responses in people and pets.

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Hydrates and nourishes the skin barrier

Bathing creates a softer and more manageable coat that is less likely to mat.

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Monitors overall pet health

Body condition changes, including coat condition, weight gain or loss, tumors, skin infections, and external parasites are readily identified during the grooming process. Our team will notify you of any abnormalities and recommend that you schedule a veterinary exam.

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Relieves itching and discomfort

Dirty or matted hair promotes skin bacteria growth and traps irritating allergens, but hypoallergenic and medicated baths can relieve pet discomfort and allow the skin to breathe.

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Reduces shedding

The bathing process removes dead hair and undercoat.

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Improves pet mood and behavior

Itchy pets often express their misery through their behavior, such as irritability, lethargy, or depression. Proper grooming, along with veterinary care, can reduce pet anxiety and help them feel more like themselves.

Regular bathing and grooming is an important part of your pet’s total health, with benefits that are more than skin-deep. Contact Neighborhood Veterinary Centers to schedule your pet’s bathing appointment.