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

1. Health Benefits You Might Not See

A professional groomer does more than bathe and brush. We check for skin issues, lumps, ticks, fleas, or any signs of irritation that pet parents might miss at home. Regular nail trimming prevents painful overgrowth and posture issues, especially in larger breeds.

2. Comfort and Cleanliness

Imagine wearing a winter coat all year round! Dogs and cats, especially long-haired breeds, feel discomfort when their fur becomes matted or dirty. Regular grooming prevents tangles, keeps their coat breathable, and helps regulate body temperature — especially during warm San Diego months.

3. Building Trust Through Calm Care

We schedule appointments so your pet gets our full attention in a quiet, low-stress environment. Our lift tables and tubs make the process safe and comfortable for pets of all sizes, including large breeds. At Groomer19 & Friends, our goal is to build trust with every visit, teaching pets that grooming can be a positive and loving experience.

4. A Bond That Lasts

Every pet that enters our salon is treated like part of the family. We love getting to know their quirks, personalities, and needs. That bond not only makes grooming easier over time, but also helps create lifelong memories — something we truly cherish.

Have questions or want to book a grooming session?
Give us a call or stop by our Liberty Station location. We’re always happy to chat, share tips, and make your pet feel right at home.

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