Special Note To Cat Owners from Bark In Style's DC & MD Cat Grooming Division!

Cats are very different from dogs when it comes to grooming. They stress more easily than dogs and also tend to have more varied behavior-- one day they may be very tolerant of grooming and another day very intolerant! Since cats generally groom themselves, they often don't require a grooming appointment until they are adults. Adult cats who are not used to being bathed, dried, and/or clipped are generally very apprehensive and not afraid to defend themselves. Many groomers do not groom cats because they are more difficult to groom. Additionally, their skin is much more suseptable to accidental nicks and cuts. Excessive matting adds to the risk of injury. And a bite from a cat is much more serious than a bite from a dog.

So why does Bark In Style DC & MD groom cats? Simply put, some cats need grooming. Sometimes they need to be groomed because the owner can't stand the shedding anymore or maybe someone in the household is allergic and wants to minimize dander. But often, owners call because their long-haired cat has become very matted. Cats who are de-clawed, overweight, or elderly may not be able to properly manage their coat without help from us humans. Even cats who do not fit into these categories can get severely matted. So, there are cats in need of grooming and their owners are faced with limited options.

Some grooming shops will do cats, but the cats are generally kenneled and/or groomed near the dogs. The smells, the sounds, the chaos-- this can cause tremendous stress to a cat, even one who lives with a dog at home. The alternative is taking your cat to the vet. This can be costly, especially if your cat is sedated for the groom, and often requires your cat to stay all day. Bark In Style DC & MD Mobile grooming service grooms cats without sedation. The quiet and calm of the mobile salon is ideal for a cat. There will be no dogs or other cats present. Your cat will not be stressed by the car ride to the vet or groomer. Cats require patience, but they do not like to be kept waiting.

What kind of hair cuts can a cat get? If your cat is getting matted on his tummy or rear, we may be able to take those areas short and leave the rest long. If he is matted all over, he will probably need to be shaved short. He could get a "Lion Trim" with a mane and a poof on the tail, or just a short all over with his head and tail blended into his body. Cats hair usually doesn't look good in middle-length hair cuts.

There are some things to keep in mind if you make an appointment for your cat. We reserve the right to stop the grooming if at any time your cat (or the groomer) become too stressed to continue. You will owe a pro-rated fee for the time spent. Sometimes, though rarely, this may mean you get a cat that is not completely shaved. Often, cats will not allow us to dry them 100% with a blow dryer so your kitty is likely to come home a little damp. We also reserve the right to use restraints for the safety of the groomer and your cat. This includes muzzles designed for cats, Elizabethan collars, vet wrap on paws (for cats with claws) and/or harnesses. The goal is to get your pet clean and beautiful in as little time, and with as little stress, as possible. Contact Bark In Style DC & MD Mobile Grooming Services to schedule an appointment!

 To Schedule An Appointment with Bark In Style Mobile Pet Grooming Services:

 Best Method: info@barkinstyleDC.com

Alternative: (202)489-1989

On behalf of our DC and MD Mobile Pet Grooming team at Bark In Style: Thank you!