Why Regular Grooming Is More Than Just a Haircut for Your Pet

At Groomer19 & Friends Pet Salon in Liberty Station, San Diego, we believe grooming is more than just keeping your pet looking great — it’s about their overall health, comfort, and happiness. Whether you have a playful pup or a curious kitty, regular grooming plays a vital role in their well-being.

A La Carte Services

Mat Removal

Matted hair leaves us with limited options.  If the mats are manageable, we might be able to remove them.  If it is not matted to the skin we may be able to do a lion cut.  When fur is matted to the skin, grooming gets much trickier and requires two groomers to groom the cat. Severe matting poses the risk of someone actually cutting your kitty’s skin, so we are very, very mindful of their well-being through this labor-intensive process. Because the safety of your kitty requires two groomers, mat removal grooming starts at $150….and regular grooming will hopefully allow this to be a one-time expense!

Severely matted/pelted cats starts at $250 and includes a follow up appointment.

Comb Cut

This trim resembles a Lion Cut but leaves the hair longer. It’s great for an older cat or one who doesn’t tolerate a short haircut. This is a great look without having to commit to a really short cut.

Service includes

Lion Cut

A Lion Cut is a very short all over body haircut. A mane is left around the neck and the hair below the elbows on the front legs and hock joint on the rear legs. Personal preference determines whether we leave a full, natural tail, or create a lion tail which is short with a tuft of hair at the end.

(regardless of long or short hair)

Service includes

De-shedding Groom

This procedure removes the undercoat to reduce shedding, making your life less hairy!

Recommended schedule:  Regular 4-8 week scheduling can reduce shedding by up to 80%. 

This includes all services in the Bath and Blowout (see above) plus additional hair removal.

De-shedding is included with every service we provide, including the follow-up appointment for the Mat Removal service.

If, however, your cat is excessively shedding and we have to put in an inordinate amount of time/effort to get all of the undercoat out, there may be an additional $20 charge, which would be discussed as a possibility with you if it appears likely when you drop your cat off.

Bath & Blow Out

Standard grooming service for both short hair and long hair cats

Recommended frequency: every 5 to 8 weeks.  

It will improve your cat’s health — and your life! — by preventing hairballs, matting, excessive shedding, messy bottoms, and ingrown toenails.

Short Hair: Bath, no haircut Service includes

Long hair: Bath, no haircut Service includes