Keeping pets looking and feeling their best

Based just outside Colchester in Little Bentley, Snoopies Dog and Cat Grooming is one of Essex’s most trusted names in pet grooming. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, a City & Guilds-qualified team, and a calm, purpose-built salon, this family-run business goes the extra mile to make every visit safe and stress-free. Whether your pet needs a quick tidy or a full transformation, Snoopies is equipped to help – and they’re especially well-known for working with nervous, elderly, or previously turned-away pets.

Dog grooming tailored to your breed and routine

From classic breed-standard cuts to owner-preferred trims, every dog groom at Snoopies is tailored to suit your dog’s coat, condition, and comfort. Services include full grooming, bathing, brushing, hand-stripping, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and anal gland checks. Snoopies also avoids cage drying completely, using only hand-drying and gentle handling throughout. They’re especially great with puppies – helping introduce grooming at an early stage in a calm, friendly environment – and they’ll happily discuss coat care routines and maintenance between visits to keep things manageable at home.

Gentle, expert cat grooming

Cat grooming can be a delicate process, and very few salons offer it – but Snoopies does, with real experience and a careful, no-sedation approach. Long-haired breeds prone to matting or hairballs are handled with patience and care, using specialist tools and a calm, dog-free environment to minimise stress. From simple brush-outs to full de-matting or lion cuts, they’ll make sure your feline leaves feeling comfortable and clean. Many local vets and catteries refer their clients here, and it’s easy to see why.

Health, wellbeing, and extras

Alongside grooming, Snoopies offers microchipping for dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, plus access to a small onsite pet clinic run by a qualified veterinary nurse offering non-anaesthetic dental cleaning and preventative care. The team also provides advice on nutrition, skin conditions, coat issues, and more – they even run their own healthy dog food line, so if your pet’s diet needs reviewing, help is at hand. It’s this well-rounded, compassionate approach that’s made them a go-to for over 2,000 pet owners across Colchester and the surrounding area.

If you're looking for trusted dog and cat grooming in Colchester, especially for pets that need extra patience or specialist care, Snoopies offers exactly that. Appointments are by booking only and the salon does get busy – so it’s worth calling ahead. Once you’ve been, you’ll understand why so many pet owners refuse to go anywhere else.