Medical Grooming for Dogs and Cats in San Francisco
Medical grooming for dogs and cats in San Francisco at Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital covers grooming procedures that require veterinary oversight, sedation, or a clinical reason for care. All services are performed by our veterinary team in a safe, controlled hospital environment. Medical grooming is appropriate for anxious pets, those with painful mat-related skin conditions, older pets with mobility limitations, and animals that have had difficult grooming experiences in the past. We assess each pet individually before any sedated procedure and provide clear aftercare guidance.
Medicated Bath for Dogs and Cats
Medicated baths at OAVH use veterinary-formulated shampoos to address flea and tick management for dogs and cats. Medicated bathing complements monthly preventive products and is particularly helpful after active parasite exposure or as part of a broader flea management plan for the household. Our team selects the appropriate medicated shampoo based on your pet's specific condition and the reason for the visit. Medicated bath services are available for both dogs and cats. Our team can advise on frequency based on the individual case.
Dematting Services
Severe matting causes pain, skin infections, and restricted movement in dogs and cats. Mats pull the skin constantly, trap moisture and parasites, and can lead to secondary skin conditions if left unaddressed. At OAVH, our team provides professional dematting using appropriate tools and technique for the severity of the mat and the size and coat type of your pet. For pets with extensive or painful mats, sedation is available to make the process safe and low-stress. Dematting services are available for dogs and cats of all coat types. After dematting, our team will advise on a grooming schedule suited to your pet's coat.
Sedated Nail Trim
Sedated nail trimming provides safe nail care for pets that become highly anxious, aggressive, or difficult to handle during standard grooming. At Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital, we offer sedated nail trims for dogs and cats when standard trimming is not safely possible. Overgrown nails cause discomfort and progressive joint strain over time, and in some cases curve into the paw pad. Light sedation allows our team to trim nails fully and safely. We assess each pet's health before administering any sedation and monitor them throughout.
Sedated Shave
The sedated shave addresses severely matted coats that cannot be managed through dematting alone. When matting is extensive, painful, or covers large portions of the body, complete coat removal under sedation is the appropriate clinical option. This service is available for dogs and cats. Our veterinary team administers sedation, removes the matted coat thoroughly, and assesses the underlying skin for any secondary conditions requiring follow-up care. After a sedated shave, our team will advise on a grooming and coat care routine to help prevent recurrence.
FAQs
Book a medical grooming appointment for your dog or cat at Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital in San Francisco. Call (415) 586-5327 or walk in any time. Safe, vet-supervised grooming, available 24 hours a day.