Pet Grooming Frequency by Coat Type: A Practical Guide for Lebanese Owners

Lebanon's coastal humidity, dusty summers, and apartment living combine to make grooming more than a beauty matter — it is preventive health care, especially for ears, paws, and skin.

By coat type

• Short, smooth (Labrador, Boxer, Beagle) — brush weekly, bath every 6–8 weeks, nails every 4–6 weeks.
• Double-coated (Husky, German Shepherd, Golden) — undercoat-rake 2× weekly especially during spring and autumn shedding, bath every 6–10 weeks. Never shave a double-coated dog — the coat insulates against both cold and heat.
• Curly / non-shedding (Poodle, Bichon, mixes) — daily brushing or matting forms within a week. Professional clip every 4–6 weeks.
• Long-haired cats (Persian, Maine Coon) — brush daily; hairball control diet helps. Lion-cut in summer is acceptable.
• Short-haired cats — weekly brushing reduces shedding and hairballs.

What to ask a Beirut groomer

1. Whether they handle anxious or aggressive pets safely (without sedation).
2. Hand-dry vs. cage-dry — hand-dry is preferable for breathing-restricted breeds (bulldogs, Persians).
3. Ear-cleaning and nail-grinding routine — included or extra?
4. Whether they require an updated vaccination card (a reasonable salon will).

Skin & ear issues to watch

Lebanon's humidity makes yeast and ear infections common. If your dog scratches incessantly, has greasy fur, or smells "yeasty" after a bath, see your vet for a skin scrape — grooming alone will not fix it.

Price expectations

In Beirut and the suburbs, a small-dog full groom (bath, blow-dry, clip, nails, ears) runs 30–55 fresh USD; a large dog 55–90 USD; long-haired cats 30–60 USD. Mobile groomers cost slightly more but reduce car-stress for anxious pets.