About Us
Organizations
Our years of experience have helped us make connections to make our business better. We are proud members of the following organizations:
• The National Dog Groomers Association of America
• The National Association of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• The New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Association
• The International Pet Groomers Association, INC.
• The Pet Therapy Dogs International Association
Awards
Gentle and caring grooming experience.
At Critter Cuts Pet Grooming, we are proud to be recognized by our community. We have won a variety of awards, including:
• Best Pet Groomer of Gloucester County
• Best Pet Groomer of Washington Township
• Best Pet Groomer of South Jersey presented by the Courier Post
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does every pet need to be groomed?
A. Having your pet professionally groomed accomplishes more than just making your pet's coat look nice and shiny. A professional pet groomer will examine your pet's ears, nails, teeth, skin, eyes, and hair coat. These areas can become problems quickly and can be easily overlooked at home.
Q. What age should a puppy get groomed?
A. We recommend getting the puppy used to having a bath, getting their ears cleaned, and their nails cut at 12-14 weeks of age. We offer puppy appointments to get the puppy used to the grooming environment and experience.
Q. What vaccines should my pet have before getting groomed?
A. All dogs should have an annual DHPP booster, a Rabies vaccine and a Bordetella booster. All cats should have an annual FVRCP booster and a Rabies vaccine. Puppies can come in for a first groom after getting their first two or three DHPP vaccines.
Q. How often should I get my pet groomed?
A. The length of time between grooming depends on what breed of dog you have and what haircut they get. As a general rule, we recommend every 5-12 weeks.
Q. What can I do in between grooming to keep my pet's coat in good shape?
A. Brushing your dog or cat for a few minutes each day will help to keep him or her free of problems with the skin and hair coat. When brushing make sure you are combing down to the skin and not just brushing the top layer of their coat. This is especially important with thick and/or curly coated dogs.
Q. How often should I bathe my dog?
A. Over-bathing a pet can remove natural oils, which are essential to the health of his or her coat. We recommend not bathing more than once a month unless your pet has specific skin problems and is under a veterinarian's care.
Q. What do I do if I think my pet has fleas?
A. Make a grooming appointment as soon as possible. Explain to the groomer why you think your pet has fleas so he/she can recommend the best treatment for your pet. **Remember** 1 flea on your pet is 99 in your carpet so to be safe, treat your carpets with a veterinary recommended product. A good idea is to do this while your pet is at the groomer.
Q. What do I do if I find a tick on my pet?
A. First, do not remove it with your hands! Take a pair of tweezers and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull firmly. Ticks may carry many diseases and you should call your veterinarian and let them know.
Q. What is one-on-one grooming?
A. One-on-one means each groomer is working on one pet at a time and does not have multiple pets here at various stages of the grooming process. Some groomers "double book" to work on multiple pets at once, or have all pets stay all day waiting to get groomed. This can be unnecessarily stressful or distracting for some pets. Having many dogs in the shop at once creates a much more hectic environment which can be overwhelming for both pets and groomers. We only offer one-on-one grooming to keep the environment here as calm and relaxed as possible for people and pets alike. There is sometimes more pets here than groomers during overlap time between when their groom is finished and when owners arrive for pickup.