Medical grooming at Langley Meadows Animal Hospital combines veterinary supervision with professional grooming services to support pets who need a gentler approach. Our medical grooming services are ideal for dogs and cats who experience significant anxiety during grooming, pets with physical limitations, or those requiring grooming procedures that are safer with sedation. All medical grooming procedures are performed under veterinary oversight, with your pet’s safety and comfort as the priority.
Severe matting can cause significant discomfort and skin problems for your pet. Mats pull on the skin, restrict blood flow, trap moisture against the coat, and can hide skin infections and parasites. Our team provides professional dematting services for both dogs and cats, performed with appropriate handling and, where needed, veterinary sedation to keep your pet comfortable throughout the process. Following dematting, we provide guidance on at-home coat maintenance to reduce the risk of mats returning. Your pet’s skin and coat health are assessed during the appointment, and any concerns are brought to your attention.
Some pets require coat shaving for medical or welfare reasons, including those with severe matting that cannot be resolved without shaving, pets recovering from surgery, or animals with chronic skin conditions requiring better coat management. Our sedated shave service ensures your pet remains calm and comfortable throughout a procedure that could otherwise be highly stressful or unsafe for an anxious animal. Sedation is administered and monitored by our veterinary team, and full vital sign monitoring is maintained throughout. We will discuss sedation protocols and any associated health considerations with you before the procedure.
Nail trims are essential for your pet’s comfort and joint health, but some pets become extremely stressed or fractious during the process, making it unsafe to perform without sedation. Our sedated nail trim service provides a calm, safe experience for pets who cannot be handled safely without sedation. All four limbs are addressed thoroughly in a single session, and the procedure is performed with veterinary monitoring throughout. We will assess your pet’s health and suitability for sedation before the appointment and provide post-sedation care guidance.
Your pet deserves a grooming experience that is safe and stress-free. Book a medical grooming appointment at Langley Meadows Animal Hospital in Langley, BC. Call (236) 706-0019 or book online.
