DO YOU DO NAIL TRIMS?

Nail trims are included in our Bath & Brush Package. We do NOT do nail-trim-only stops or Add-on services only. It’s too costly for us and too expensive for our customers to make sense. At minimum, a cat bath and brush must be booked. It is our ethos and training at Luxury Austin Pawz that a bath, brush, and blow dry is MOST important for a kitty’s health.

DO YOU SEDATE CATS FOR THEIR GROOM?

No we do NOT sedate cats nor can we legally speaking. Some customers administrate a sedative from their vet before grooms for aggressive or anxious cats. We will administrate pet CBD if needed. We like Green Gorilla’s Pet Care CBD. Giving a cat Pet CBD 5 days before a groom for aggressive or fearful cats can help with their overall experience. Most cats are fine with the entire Spaw process without any CBD or Sedation.

DO YOU DO LION CUTS/COMB CUTS?

A Lion Cut/Comb Cut is NOT performed on the first groom unless severely matted and necessary. Nor are they performed without a Bath & Brush. We need to see how a kitty responds before considering a lion cut/comb cut. Very often, a kitty’s coat will NOT grow back the same so it’s something that needs to be deeply considered. We would hate for your cat’s coat to be stringy and thin when it’s older, which will also cause it to mat easier. A bath and brush does WONDERS for a shedding, matting cat!

WHAT IS A PELT? WHAT IS A PELT REMOVAL FEE?

Severe Matting Removal Fee $75: A pelt is a single large, thick mat. Removing pelts is a delicate business requiring knowledge and technique. The cat’s safety and stress level is the top priority, with the goal being remove all mats, clean and soothe the skin, and educate the cat’s owner to prevent any future matting. Pelting is a serious problem that cats face. Long haired or short haired, any cat with hair can get matted, and mats lead to pelts. A pelt can kill a cat as it interferes with movement and bodily functions. Cats are not equipped with the tools needed to remove these large, pelted mats of hair – but groomers are. This process can take a long time as the large mat pulls on the skin preventing from shaving freely and only shaving very small sections at a time. In addition, the wear & tear on the equipment needed is amplified.

WILL YOU SHAVE MY KITTEN OR SENIOR CAT?

Full shaving/Lion Cuts/Comb Cuts are not performed on kittens or senior cats unless severely matted. Kittens’ coats are delicate and changing. Aggravating the growth process with over-shaving can ruin their hair follicles and, in turn, ruin their coats. With senior cats, the skin is paper thin, delicate, and they tend to be boney. They have a harder time keeping themselves warm. Quite often, the hair will never grow back the same. “Less is More” with kittens and seniors, so it needs to be deeply considered before going through with a lion cut on a cat of any age.

DOES MY CAT HAVE TO HAVE A BATH IF THEY ARE GETTING SHAVED OR DE-MATTED?

Yes, your cat needs a bath. It is our ethos and training at Luxury Austin Pawz that a bath, brush, and blow dry is MOST important for a cat’s health. A shaved cat is NOT a clean cat. The skin, paws, and face are still dirty and covered with saliva-causing dander, litter dust, fecal and urine matter. Most mats can be removed without shaving more easily once the coat is clean. A lion cut is finished with a clean coat.

MY CAT HAS NEVER BEEN GROOMED PROFESSIONALLY. YOU”LL NEVER BE ABLE TO GIVE MY CAT A BATH!

We hear this all the time. The percentage of cats that need to be heavily sedated or need a second set of hands is in the single digits. We have a very zen approach to our process. We let the cats be a part of the process, introducing each step to them slowly. We spray cat pheromones, use cat calming sprays, and even play them classical music. Oddly enough, the drying process is usually our bonding time with the cats. Your cats can learn to love the experience. We have a “3 times a charm” rule. By the 3rd groom, the cats have learned they are not in any danger, and they feel amazing after. Imagine going your whole life with dander, litter dust, fecal and urine matter build up on your skin and paws. You’d want a bath too!

DO YOU APPLY SOFT PAWS? WHAT ARE SOFT PAWS?

We do have soft paws in many colors and sizes. Soft paws – or nail caps – are vinyl nail covers applied to the nails with pet safe glue. They last 2-6 weeks, depending on how active the cat is. They are great for cats that are scratching on furniture, people, children, floors, etc.

WHAT MIGHT CAUSE THE $130 BASE PRICE TO INCREASE?

Price may increase depending on weight. Bigger cats have more surface area, requiring more soap, water, and time.

Price may increase if there is matting at $10 per 10 minutes.

Price may increase if there is a handling fee for aggressive cats or cats that need a second set of hands for a variety of reasons. $5-$50.