Veterinary care
Medical Grooming in Port Coquitlam
Medical grooming at Tricity Animal Hospital in Port Coquitlam is performed in a clinical veterinary setting, providing a safe and controlled environment for dogs and cats that need grooming services beyond what is available at standard salons. Whether your pet has matted fur, requires a sedated shave, or needs a calm approach to nail trimming, our team provides veterinary-supervised grooming with your pet’s comfort and safety as the priority.
Dematting
Matted fur is not only uncomfortable for your pet, it can lead to skin irritation, moisture retention, and hidden sores beneath dense tangles. At Tricity Animal Hospital, we offer dematting services for dogs and cats with coats that have become matted or tangled. Our team approaches dematting carefully and patiently, prioritizing your pet's comfort throughout. For pets with severe matting, a sedated approach may be discussed to reduce stress and ensure the process is as gentle as possible. We assess the extent of matting before proceeding and advise you on the best approach for your pet's specific coat condition and temperament.
Sedated Shave
For dogs and cats with severely matted coats, or for those who find grooming highly stressful, a sedated shave provides a safe and calm alternative to standard grooming approaches. Sedation is performed under veterinary supervision, and your pet's vital signs are monitored throughout the procedure. The coat is shaved close to allow the skin to breathe and recover, and any underlying skin concerns are assessed at the same time. We discuss sedation options, expected outcomes, and post-shave coat care before any procedure is scheduled. A sedated shave is a clinically appropriate option when standard grooming is not feasible or safe for a particular patient.
Sedated Nail Trim
Some dogs and cats experience significant stress during nail trimming, making the procedure difficult or unsafe without additional support. At Tricity Animal Hospital, we offer sedated nail trimming for pets who need a calmer approach. Sedation allows us to trim the nails thoroughly, safely, and without causing unnecessary distress to your pet or risk to our team. The procedure is brief, and your pet is monitored throughout. For pets that are simply nervous rather than reactive, we also use a low-stress handling approach before recommending sedation as the first option. Our team will advise you on which approach is right for your pet.
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Sedation at Tricity Animal Hospital is performed under veterinary supervision with full patient monitoring. A brief physical assessment is done before sedation is administered to confirm your pet is a good candidate. For most healthy adult dogs and cats, sedation for grooming is a safe and practical option when the coat condition makes standard grooming impossible or uncomfortable.
Walk-ins are welcome when space is available, but we recommend calling ahead at (604) 942-2225 to confirm. Sedated nail trims require a brief consultation first. For routine nail trims on calm pets, we can often accommodate same-day visits when space allows.
Book a medical grooming appointment at Tricity Animal Hospital in Port Coquitlam. Call (604) 942-2225 or book online. We provide dematting, sedated shaves, and sedated nail trims for dogs and cats in a safe, supervised veterinary environment.