Pet grooming in Waukegan, IL

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How far is WASH & WAG from Waukegan?

Our shop at 39060 Main Street in Old Mill Creek is roughly a twenty-minute drive from most of Waukegan, straight up Route 41 or Green Bay Road. Many Waukegan clients drop their pet off on the way to work and pick up on the way home.

Can I get a same-day grooming appointment from Waukegan?

Often, yes. We hold openings for same-day bookings whenever the schedule allows, which comes in handy after a muddy walk or a run-in with a skunk. Call in the morning and we will tell you honestly what we can fit in.

Do you groom cats, or just dogs?

Both. Cats get the same patient treatment as dogs, including baths, brush-outs, nail trims, and mat removal. Long-haired cats especially benefit from a regular brush-out to prevent tangles, and we will show you how to maintain the coat between visits.

Still have a question? Josie is happy to talk it through. Call (847) 361-9653

What should Waukegan customers know?

Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County and its most populous city, home to about 89,000 people just 36 miles north of Chicago. It is a working city with a long industrial history along the harbor, and it sits surrounded by quieter lake-country towns like ours. That mix matters for grooming: Waukegan households range from apartment dogs that need regular nail trims and baths to big family dogs that spend weekends outdoors. We are reachable from Waukegan by a straight shot up Route 41 or Green Bay Road, usually twenty minutes or less from most neighborhoods, which makes same-day drop-offs realistic even on a busy weekday.

Local landmarks

• Waukegan Harbor

• Little Fort

Why Waukegan customers need this work

Waukegan is a big, practical city, and practical is exactly what our pricing is built for. Full-Service Dog Grooming in Waukegan covers the bath, haircut, nails, and ears in one visit, so you are not paying piecemeal. Cat Grooming in Waukegan matters too, because lake-county winters and warm apartments lead to matted coats and hairballs if nobody brushes them properly. And for dogs that roll in everything the city leaves on the sidewalk, our Mess and Odor Cleanup Baths turn a rough day around fast.

Recent work in the Waukegan area

• A first-time puppy groom for a Waukegan family, done gently with plenty of breaks so the pup left happy instead of shaken
• A mess and odor cleanup bath for a dog that found something unpleasant downtown, in and out the same afternoon
• A routine bath and brush-out for an indoor cat whose coat was starting to tangle, with brushing tips for the owner to use at home

Why choose WASH & WAG Country Grooming for pet grooming in Waukegan?

WASH & WAG Country Grooming serves Waukegan pet parents who want city-quality grooming without the city-price tag. Our shop sits a short drive north in Old Mill Creek, close enough for an easy morning drop-off before work.

Grooming inside Waukegan itself often means big-box salons with a la carte add-ons that pile up fast. From most Waukegan neighborhoods you can reach our Old Mill Creek shop in about twenty minutes, and we keep same-day slots open for locals who call ahead.

Which services are available in Waukegan?

• Full-Service Dog Grooming
• Dog Bath and Brush-Out
• Cat Grooming
• Cat Bath and Brush-Out
• Breed Haircuts and Styling
• Deshedding Treatment
• Mat Removal and Dematting
• Nail Trimming
• Ear Cleaning
• Flea and Coat Soothing Baths
• Puppy and Kitten Grooming
• Long-Haired Coat Care
• Senior Pet Grooming
• Same-Day Appointments
• Mess and Odor Cleanup Baths
• Cat Lion Cut

What guides cover Waukegan?

• How Much Does a Dog Bath and Brush-Out Cost in Old Mill Creek
• Cat Bath and Brush-Out Pricing in Old Mill Creek, IL

Other Areas We Serve

• Old Mill Creek
• Lake Villa
• Antioch
• Lindenhurst
• Gurnee
• Grayslake

Where can I find us in Waukegan?

WASH & WAG Country Grooming