Between the pads
Hair that grows over or between the paw pads on the underside of the foot. Tell the shop if your pet slips, licks at its feet or comes inside with debris caught there.
Cats & dogs · Mesa, AZ
Pad and face trimming
A focused tidy-up for the hair between paw pads and around the face, for when your pet doesn't need a full haircut. Call Spunky Cuts to talk about what you're noticing and book a time.
Sound familiar?
When the small spots get messy
Most people don't ask for "pad trimming" by name. They say things like "my dog keeps slipping on the tile," "there's hair poking out between his toes," "she's tracking dirt everywhere," or "I can't see his eyes anymore."
Hair that grows past the pads can make it harder for a pet to grip smooth floors, and it picks up grit, burrs and debris from walks. On the face, long hair can drift toward the eyes, collect food or water around the muzzle and turn crusty or tangled.
A pad and face trim deals with just those areas. The rest of the coat stays as it is, so it can be a good choice between full grooms or for pets whose overall length you like.
Be specific when you call
Which areas do you mean?
"Face and feet" can mean different things to different owners. Saying exactly what bothers you makes the conversation quicker and helps you agree on the right result.
Around the eyes
Hair that hangs into the line of sight or gathers near the corners of the eyes. Mention any staining, discharge or a pet that squints, because those may need a vet's opinion rather than a trim.
Muzzle and chin
Longer hair around the mouth that holds food, water or drool. Let the shop know if you'd like a neater, shorter shape or just the messiest bits tidied.
Why not DIY?
Sensitive spots, sudden moves
The paws and face are some of the trickiest areas on any cat or dog. The skin between pads is thin, the eyes are close to where the hair grows, and many pets pull away when these spots are handled. One quick flinch near scissors can mean a nick.
At home, it helps to keep nails short, brush gently around the face and wipe the muzzle after meals. If hair is matted near the eyes or packed between the toes, it's better to leave it alone than to try cutting it out.
If your pet dislikes having its feet or face touched, or has struggled with grooming before, say so when you call. It's useful to know before the appointment, not after.
Choosing the right care
Is a trim all your pet needs?
A pad and face trim is a good fit when the rest of the coat is in decent shape and only these areas need attention. If the whole coat is overgrown, dirty or tangled, full-service grooming covers a bath, blow dry, brush out, ear cleaning, nail trim and haircut in one visit. Long nails often show up alongside furry feet, so you might also ask about nail trimming and grinding.
Grooming is not medical care. Red, swollen or cracked pads, limping, a pet that keeps chewing its feet, or eyes that are cloudy, weepy or sore should be seen by a veterinarian. Spunky Cuts does not offer flea and tick treatments and grooms cats and dogs only, so speak with your vet first if you've spotted fleas or ticks.
Getting started
How to book a pad and face trim
- Call 778 654 3343 to book. All visits are by appointment, and the shop is closed Sunday and Monday.
- Prefer a callback? Use the contact form to send your name, number and a short note about your pet. Bookings are arranged by hand, so a message starts the conversation; it isn't a confirmed time.
- Have a few details ready: cat or dog, rough size, which areas bother you and anything about how your pet handles grooming.
- Agree on the service, date and pickup plans before you head to 9906 E Strobe Ave in Mesa.
Ready when you are
Neater paws, clearer view
Tell Spunky Cuts what you're seeing at your pet's feet and face, and work out the right tidy-up together.