Gentle, Full-Service Pet Grooming in McHenry, IL

Woman-Owned & Highly Recommended | Exceptional Care for Dogs & Cats

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Woman-Owned & Locally Trusted

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Expert Non-Sedated Cat Grooming

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Gentle Handling All Breeds & Temperaments

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free nail trims, client or not for dogs and cats*

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30 YEARS IN BUSINESS

*By appointment only

Nail trimming for bunnies, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc.: $10.00

Our Grooming Services

From bath-and-brush touch-ups to specialty cat grooming, every service is delivered with calm, expert hands.

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Full-Service Bath & Haircut

Bath, blow-dry, breed-standard or custom haircut, ear cleaning, and gland expression. Perfect for all dog breeds and coat types.

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Bath & Brush Touch-Up

Ideal for short coats or  a fresh look between appointments. Keeps shedding under control and coats looking their best.

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Non-Sedated Cat Grooming

Gentle, experienced feline care without sedation. Coat care, mat removal, and baths in a calm, stress-free setting.

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Nail Trimming & Add-Ons

Nail trimming, deshedding treatments, and specialty shampoos are always included with our grooming services.

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Ala Carte Services

Flea and skunk baths, nail grinding, teeth brushing and hair dying services are charged as an additional fee. Pricing available upon request.

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Why Claws-N-Paws

A Stress-Free Experience Your Pet Will Love

At Claws-N-Paws, every visit is designed around your pet's comfort. Our team brings years of experience handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments -- including anxious and difficult pets who have struggled elsewhere.

We're one of the very few salons in the McHenry area offering expert non-sedated cat grooming. That means professional coat care, mat removal, and baths for your feline companion -- gently, safely, and without medication.

What Pet Parents Are Saying

Real reviews from our McHenry community. Because happy pets and happy owners say it best.

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Fantastic work and reasonable prices! My dog always comes out looking amazing.
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Amazing rapport with my anxious dog. He used to tremble at grooming salons, but not anymore. Claws-N-Paws is the only place I trust.

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The best place for cat grooming without sedation! My cat was calm and came home happy. I can't recommend them enough.

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Friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. The team here treats every pet like their own. We won't go anywhere else.

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So glad I found this salon. Reasonable prices, incredible results, and they remembered my dog's name on the second visit!

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Fantastic work and reasonable prices! My dog always comes out looking amazing.

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Amazing rapport with my anxious dog. He used to tremble at grooming salons, but not anymore. Claws-N-Paws is the only place I trust.

Ready to pamper your pet? Schedule your appointment today!

Serving McHenry, IL and surrounding communities with gentle, expert grooming for dogs and cats.