All Breed Grooming

MastiffLittle Dog In A DressOur professional Pet Stylist and Bathers have the training, experience and ability to work with breeds of all sizes plus the ranges of ages and stages of your companion dogs and cats.

Proof of current vaccination for Rabies, Canine Distemper, Canine Parvo virus and Feline FVRCP and required for groom appointments.  After June 1, 2012 two additional vaccines will be required for dogs that come to Fondren 5 star Kennels  for lodging,  grooming , training, day care, dog park or events.   An initial dose of  Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) vaccine plus a second dose within 2-3 weeks will be required.  There after an annual vaccination will be required. To be current for Fondren 5 star Kennels purposes, the  Canine Bordetella vaccine will be required  every 6 months.

Just so you know, here’s what happens to make Fluffy…so fluffy!

All of our baths and grooms include trimming the nails and expressing the anal glands.  Ears are routinely wiped clean and pets are towel dried then fluff dried before brushing.   After a cleansing or medicated bath or a deluxe SPA treatment and thorough rinsing, all dogs get toweled dry.   Then while still in the tub, directional forced air removes  the rinse water from the coat.  Fluff drying with a stand dryer or circulating air in a drying cage thoroughly dries the coat and readies the pet for the brush out and final styling.   All of the products used for your pet’s groom are recorded by the Groomer on a Groomer’s Worksheet and your choice of style or trim is saved in your pet’s  profile for future reference.  Fondren 5 Star Kennels continually strives to seek, purchase and bring to our clients exceptional pet products from local or in state sources whenever available.

Our basic shampoo and conditioning creme rinse are BIO-GROOM® products developed and made here in Texas by BIO-DERM Laboratories.   An unscented shampoo and conditioner are included in the price for normal bathing and grooming.

Specialized products such as BIO-GROOM® So-Gentle Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo, a tearless and extremely mild, soap free cleansing treatment for pets with allergies or sensitive skin are available for an additional fee or through our retail sales area.  For pets with dry, irritated and itchy skin we recommend a soothing BIO-GROOM® Oatmeal Shampoo.  This shampoo works as a natural cleanser and cleans the skin without chemicals plus  has unique conditioners that moisturize the skin.  We also have BIO-GROOM® flea and tick treatments plus additional topical products to help control these common pests as well as oils and lotions to protect long coats and prevent tangles.  If you’re not sure which grooming product or tool to use on your pet, ask our our experienced groomers to show you step by step how to care for your pet’s coat at home between your regular groom appointments.  They are always happy to suggest the most flattering pet or show trim and will provide tips for coat maintenance between regular grooms.

Pamper your pet with our SPA products!

Upgrade a basic bath or groom with a premium line of grooming products to lavishly pamper your pet!  The SPA line of products by Tropiclean allow you to upgrade your pet’s bath or groom with one of  three deluxe packages:  a Comfort SPA combines a soothing oatmeal/verbena Comfort Shampoo, Nourish Conditioner and finishing fragrance  or a Renew SPA  with a moisturizing Renew Shampoo, Nourish Conditioner and finishing fragrance  or the Ultimate Spa -  a deluxe treatment for your pet with a Nail shaping and  foot massage, a bubble bath, a facial scrub and  Fresh Shampoo, Nourish Conditioner and  finishing fragrance.

Pet® Silk Products for manageable coats!

Another set of products worth mentioning are coat care products by Pet® Silk, a Houston based business shipping products worldwide.  This manufacturer is committed to only making animal health products that are environmentally friendly and never tested on laboratory animals.  Pet® Silk has a unique claim in that they use natural silk fibers as a major component of their formulas.  Natural organic silk offers bio-identical amino acids to pet hair so that Pet® Silk products link to pet hair fibers for strength, resiliency and moisture balance. Pet® Silk Serum which ensures a healthy and manageable coat and  Pet® Silk Baby Girl and Baby Boy colognes have been our customer’s favorite finishing products for the past ten years.

Love your pet but hate the hair?

Ask about our Furminator Shed-Less groom option to rid your home of unwanted pet hair!  Following the Manufacturer’s three step protocol,  which includes  Furminator Shampoo,  Furminator Solution and the Furminator tool,  this process rids your cat or dog AND HOME of  loose and shedding coats.  When completed, the Furminator allows your pet to  look natural and the excess hair is gone without shaving or using clippers to remove the coat.  This is an additional package  to a bath or groom and is priced by the weight of the pet.

Shed Less

Finishing Touches

Nail care for both cats and dogs is important and yet most pet owner’s have a very difficult time trimming their pet’s nails.  Our groomers will add a nail trim at no extra charge to every bath in order to help with this task.  If not trimmed regularly however, the “quick” or soft tissue a dog’s nail extends to the very tip of the nail and is difficult to shorten with nail trimmers without some discomfort and even bleeding.  An alternative for the sharp-edged nail trim is a process called Nail Grinding.   An electric Dremmel tool with a sandpaper disc is used to gently bevel off the hard mantle of the nail, leaving a much shorter, smoother nail than the traditional nail trim with nail clippers.  Give it a try next time your pet is here for a bath or groom.  Once you see the difference, we think you’ll agree it is a nice price to pay for shorter nails.    For special occasions,holidays, parties or just because…our groomers can polish your pet’s nails with your choice of nail color.

Your choice of bows or bandanas and fresh scented colognes are always provided.  Please let us know of any allergies or sensitivities you or your pet may have to bathing or grooming products.  If at any time our groomers find that an activity or process is too stressful for your pet or if any problem arises to halt a groom, we  will call you at your contact number and keep your pet comfortable until you are able to respond and tell us your wishes.

Grooming is by appointment and pricing varies due to size of pet, breed, style or trim, and coat condition.  Our front desk staff will gladly give you an estimate of cost based on available information.  Pets that are fresh and clean spend more time interacting with people and are truly considered a part of the family!  I

Call 281-835-4445 for your pet’s grooming appointment.