Groomers in Tavares, FL

Tavares has four grooming salons, the 6th largest choice in Lake County, where Clermont accounts for 16 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. Two of them are mobile groomers who will come to you, which is worth knowing if your dog finds the car or a room full of other dogs difficult.

If nothing here suits, the nearest larger choice is Mount Dora, about 5 miles away, with 8 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.