Groomers in Lake Wales, FL

Lake Wales has four grooming salons, the 5th largest choice in Polk County, where Lakeland accounts for 26 on its own. That is a small enough choice that it is worth ringing round before you settle. Ask specifically whether they take cats and whether they will handle a coat that has already matted, because those two answers vary more between salons than anything else. Two list a website; the rest are reached by phone.

If nothing here suits, the nearest larger choice is Winter Haven, about 13 miles away, with 13 salons. Worth the drive for a first appointment with a difficult coat, less so for a routine tidy up every six weeks.

The heat breaks late here and the second coat change comes with it. This is the easiest time of year to get an appointment before the holiday rush, and a good moment to catch up if the coat has been neglected.