Some grooming needs require more than a standard salon visit. Bowness Animal Hospital provides medically supervised grooming services in Calgary for pets that need a safe, controlled environment. Whether your pet has developed severe matting, requires a full coat shave, or becomes too stressed for routine nail care, our veterinary team can provide grooming in a clinical setting with the appropriate level of oversight and sedation when needed. We serve dogs and cats in Bowness, NW Calgary, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Matting can develop quickly in pets with longer or denser coats, particularly if regular brushing has not been possible. Severe mats pull on the skin, restrict circulation, and can hide wounds, parasites, or skin infections underneath. At Bowness Animal Hospital, our team carefully assesses the extent of matting before beginning any procedure. In cases where mats are close to the skin or covering a large area, sedation is available to ensure your pet is comfortable and still throughout the process. We prioritize your pet's safety and skin integrity throughout, and will advise on the best approach for their individual coat condition.
For pets with severely matted coats or those who do not tolerate grooming in a traditional setting, a sedated full shave may be the most appropriate option. This procedure removes the coat entirely under light sedation, eliminating mats, allowing the skin to breathe, and giving your pet a fresh start. It is particularly appropriate for pets who have not been groomed in a long time or who become significantly distressed during any grooming procedure. Our veterinary team administers and monitors sedation to ensure a safe experience from start to finish. Post-shave, we will advise on coat maintenance to reduce the risk of future matting.
Some pets experience significant anxiety during nail trims, making the process stressful for the animal, the owner, and the person doing the trimming. When standard nail care is not manageable, a sedated nail trim at Bowness Animal Hospital provides a safe, low-stress alternative. Sedation allows our team to complete the trim calmly and thoroughly, without the risk of injury from a struggling pet. This service is appropriate for pets who have had negative experiences with nail care, those with significantly overgrown nails, or pets with health conditions that make physical restraint difficult. For pets who can tolerate routine nail care, see our Pet Care Services page.
If your pet needs medically supervised grooming in Calgary, our team at Bowness Animal Hospital is here to help. Call (587) 391-3911 or book online at bownessvet.ca/make-an-appointment/. We provide compassionate care for dogs and cats in Bowness and across NW Calgary.
