Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center
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Ins and Outs of a Sedated Grooming
Most pets that our groomers see don’t mind being professionally groomed and sail right through their bath, brushing, and haircut with flying colors. Some pets aren’t so willing, however, and the process of being bathed, brushed, or even touched by a groomer can trigger aggressive behavior that could harm the pet or the groomer, making the grooming impossible to attempt safely.
While aggressive, reactive behaviors are usually due to fear, anxiety, or both, and are certainly understandable, they present a problem when a pet needs a grooming service that cannot be done at home by the owner. In these situations, because we are a medical facility, we are able to assist the groomer by fully sedating the pet so the grooming service can be done safely.
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