What this covers
A pet groomer looks after the coat and hygiene of an animal: washing, drying, cutting and brushing, clipping nails, cleaning ears and removing mats. The work is cosmetic and hygienic, not medical. When a groomer finds wounds, parasites or irritated skin, they do not treat it — they send the owner to a veterinarian.
What people ask for most
- Full wash, dry and haircut
- Removing mats from a long coat
- Breed trim for a poodle
- Nail clipping and ear cleaning
- De-shedding a double-coated dog
- Grooming a badly matted cat
- A puppy's first grooming session
- Home grooming for an anxious dog
Timing and emergencies
Grooming is rarely an emergency, but a badly matted coat is one. Mats pull on the skin, hold moisture against it and hide sores, and the humidity here makes them worse. If a brush no longer reaches the skin, book early: summer diaries fill up, and cutting a mat out at home usually ends with a cut animal.
How to choose well
- Ask which breeds and coat types they work with regularly, and whether they take cats
- Check that no animal is ever left alone inside a drying cage
- Agree the length, the style of cut and the price before work starts
- Ask what they do if your dog becomes anxious or refuses to be handled
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
This service across the island
Pick a municipality to see what is most in demand there.
FunchalCâmara de LobosMachicoSanta CruzCaniçoSantanaRibeira BravaPonta do SolCalhetaSão VicentePorto Moniz
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a pet groomer near me on Madeira?
Post the job on HomeFix with your area — Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Santa Cruz — and groomers who work there send you offers. You can read profiles and reviews and settle the time and place in chat. Nobody sits between you and the groomer.
How often does a dog need grooming?
It depends on the breed and the coat: coats that keep growing need regular cuts, while short-haired dogs mainly need washing and brushing. The groomer who sees your dog is the one who should set the interval. Brushing at home between visits is what keeps mats from forming.
How much does dog grooming cost?
The price is agreed directly between you and the groomer. HomeFix charges no commission and takes no part of the payment. The figure depends on the size of the animal, the state of the coat and the cut you want, so ask for it in writing in chat before you confirm.
Can a groomer come to my home?
Many groomers work at the owner's home, which helps with anxious animals and with owners who have no car. They normally need water, a power socket and room to set up a table. Check in chat what you need to have ready before they arrive.