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Pet Grooming By Lindsay
out of
Ayr Animal Hospital
Info/ Policy
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday and occasional Saturdays
By appointment only
Drop off time : 8:00 am -9:30 am ( Saturdays between 9 - 9:30 am )
Pick up/ finish time: A phone call will be made when pet is ready for pick up or an arranged time before 6 pm .
Please wait to be contacted. Your pet may not be finished before you’ve been contacted,calling/coming in may further delay the grooming process.
(Alternate arrangements can be made and discussed with Lindsay)
Each pet is an individual and some require different amounts of time or attention for various reasons please be patient with groom time duration.
Vaccine Policy :
*Current and up to date Vaccines for grooming clients are required: (Distemper combo and Rabies)
*If you are not a client of Ayr Animal Hospital please bring current vaccines papers from your clinic or provide current clinic information so we may obtain vaccine status.
*If your pet has any health issues or allergies please inform Lindsay or Ayr Animal Hospital Staff upon admittance.
Nail Clips:
By appointment time between 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
*$27.50 first time or every 3 plus months
*$10.00 on an every month schedule
*$15.00 on an every other month schedule
(Included in Nail clip: Nail grinding (if pet allows) /
pad hair trim by Lindsay only)
(Nail clips by Dr. Dust or other staff : $27.50)
*Taxes not included in pricing*
What does dog grooming include?
Full grooms include:
Bath with appropriate professional shampoo / conditioner and facial scrub
Blow dry / blow out
Nails clipped (dremeled – if pet allows-)
Ears cleaned and plucked if required
A**l glands checked externally and expressed if required
Desired style/ clip/ brush out and or sc******ng (breed dependent)
Sanitary clip if required for breed
Any finishing products including but not exclusive to; (coat conditioner, sc******ng spray, finishing scented spray, etc.)
Bow or bandana.
Bath and Sanitary Tidy includes:
Bath with appropriate professional shampoo / conditioner and facial scrub
(Shampoo / conditioner is chosen by your pets individual needs )
Blow dry / Blow out
Nails clipped (dremeled – if pet allows-)
Ears cleaned and plucked if required
A**l glands checked externally and expressed if required
Sanitary clip (includes around eyes, belly, bum/groin, and feet)
Any finishing products including but not exclusive to (coat conditioner, sc******ng spray , finishing scented spray, etc. )
Bow or bandana.
(Bathing is necessary part of the grooming process and cannot be excluded.)
Cat Grooming includes:
*Lion cut / desired cut
Nails clipped
Ears cleaned
Any brushing or scissor tidying
Water-less shampoo
(Bathing is determined by the individual cat.
Bath with lion cut is at an extra cost)
*Brush / bath / tidy
Brush out
Bath with professional cat shampoo
Blow dry
Nails clipped
Sanitary clip
Extras / grooming add- ons
Spa Packs:
- Prices vary from $7 - $18 depending on spa pack / breed/ coat of pet -
• De-shedding pack ( dogs and cats)
• Lavender pack
• Mineral mud pack
• De- skunking
• Specialty holiday packs
• Epson salt soaks
• And more
Teeth Brushing:
$3.75 or $1.75 with a spa pack
Teeth brushed with pet safe tooth paste
Soothing gum gel
Freshening mint foam
Creative Grooming options:
Pet safe dye
Stencil tattoos
Feather extensions
Bling jewels
Nail polish
Grooming Prices:
Each pet is an individual and pricing / style of clip / time required is structured around that.
Prices vary by breed, size, choice of cut / clip, temperament, condition of coat and frequency of grooming schedule.
*Safety for pets and staff is paramount.
If your pet does bite please inform Lindsay or another staff member when being admitted.
Muzzles may be needed in certain situations to ensure everyone’s safety
Lindsay and staff are trained to deal with difficult animals, but precautions do need to be taken by staff and owner.
*Dogs that are difficult/ behavioral issues and require extra time or assistance will be assessed by Lindsay and quotes start at $55 despite breed or previous pricing to January 1 2017. This is for dogs that require extra time, assistance and care to ensure that their grooming experience is as positive and safe as possible. Pricing will vary depending on the individual situation.
If a pet is difficult during a groom you will be informed before any further cost is added to your bill. We will discuss what the best options for you and your pet are at this time.
If your pet does injure Lindsay or another staff member during the grooming process you will be informed and a waiver paper will be signed by both parties at that time, along with a dangerous handling fee of $15-$25 added to your bill.
Your pets groom will be stopped for that time and future arrangement’s will be discussed.
If sedation is needed and you are not a client of Ayr Animal Hospital please inform us of your current Veterinary clinic so we can obtain record information.
If your pet comes in with prior sedation please also inform staff of the time it was given, so we can monitor your pet properly.
(Cats have this worked into their pricing and pricing is adjusted accordingly.)
Extra costs include but not exclusive to:
Dematting :
-Mats are painful and severity of matting will be assessed with the safety of the pet in mind. A full shave down may be recommended at this time to prevent pain and injury to the pet. Please keep in mind that mats tight to the skin even with the upmost safety precautions and care taken may lead to but not limited to - razor irritation, bruising, unforeseen skin issues, small cuts due to skin involvement, etc. -Leaving mats is not an option, they can be clipped out, shaved down or you can opt for your pet to be taken elsewhere for a second opinion. -If dematting is an option an extra charge will be applied in $5 increments for every 15 minutes
• Clipping down a severely matted/ pelted coat may inquire extra cost due to but not exclusive to:
. Extra time and care required to prevent injury and stress.
.Wear and tear on equipment
Humanity over vanity -
Please be advised accidents can happen while working with animals (including but not excluded to; nicked nail, razor irritation, allergic reaction to product, scarps or nicks, etc.) If your pet has any issues it will be brought to your attention upon discharge. If you notice anything with your pet once home please inform Lindsay and or Dr. Dust / staff within 24 hours of groom. After 24 hours too many variables are at play to affirmatively say it was caused by grooming.
Fleas / parasites:
If live fleas are found during a groom you will be notified and a capstar tablet (Kills live fleas within 15 min) will be given at an extra charge to you.
*Your Pets’ safety always comes first if something cannot be safely done you will be notified and we will adjust accordingly to the given situation. Current contact information is essential at drop off.
Thank you for your patronage
Pet Grooming by Lindsay operates out of Ayr Animal Hospital as an independent contract groomer, with 11 years experience.
Lindsay is also one of Ayr Animal Hospitals’ Veterinary assistance's and staff members.
Pet Grooming by Lindsay is an active member of:
ODGA, NAPCG and NCGIA
Fully Insured
Registered Business: HST# 781776729RT0001