From $30 — added to a bath or groom
Flea & tick baths in Springfield, MO
Found a flea? There are more. A flea & tick bath kills what’s on your dog today, calms the itching, and sends them home clean — so you can deal with the house without the dog reseeding it.
Last updated: September 2026
What a flea bath does — and doesn’t do
A flea & tick shampoo kills the adult fleas and ticks on your dog at the time of the bath. For a dog who’s been scratching for days, that’s real relief, fast. It also washes out the flea dirt and eggs sitting in the coat, and the comb-through catches any that survive the rinse.
What it can’t do is stop the next flea. Most of a flea problem lives in the carpet, the bedding, and the yard — not on the dog — so pair the bath with an ongoing preventative from your vet, wash the bedding hot, and vacuum like you mean it. The bath handles today; the preventative handles next week.
Signs your dog has fleas or ticks
- Scratching, chewing, or biting at the skin — especially the base of the tail
- Tiny black specks in the coat that turn red on a damp paper towel (flea dirt)
- Fleas moving through the fur along the belly or behind the ears
- Hair loss or scabby, irritated patches
- Ticks after a hike, a camping trip, or an afternoon in long grass
Bath, rinse, comb-through
What a flea & tick bath includes
Flea & tick shampoo is added to a professional bath or full groom, and the visit includes:
- A thorough bath with flea & tick shampoo, left on long enough to work
- A full rinse and conditioning so the skin isn’t left dry and itchy
- Blow-dry and brush-out, with a comb-through for stragglers
- Nail trim and ear cleaning, as with every professional bath
- Added to a professional bath or full groom
If we find fleas during a regular groom
It happens, and it isn’t a judgement on anyone. If we spot fleas or flea dirt during a bath or groom you booked for something else, we’ll let you know and — with your OK — switch to the flea & tick shampoo so your dog goes home clean rather than carrying them out the door.
Tell us at booking if your dog is a puppy, is pregnant, or has sensitive skin or a known reaction to flea products. If a flea shampoo isn’t the right call for your dog, we’ll say so and point you to your vet for a safer option.
Who a flea & tick bath is for
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Dogs who came home with passengers
The dog park, the boarding kennel, the neighbour’s yard — fleas hitch a ride anywhere. A flea bath gets rid of what’s on the dog right now.
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New rescues and foster dogs
Dogs arriving from a shelter often bring fleas with them. A flea & tick bath is a sensible first stop before they settle into your house.
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The Ozarks outdoors crowd
Trails, lakes, and tall grass around Springfield mean ticks from spring through fall. A bath with a comb-through after a big weekend out catches what you missed.
Pricing & booking
Flea & tick bath prices
Flea & tick shampoo starts at $30 on top of your dog’s bath or groom, and goes up with size and weight. We confirm the number before we start. If your dog is scratching today, call — we’ll tell you the soonest we can see them.
Add-on
Added to a professional bath or full groom. Price rises with size and weight.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Flea & Tick Shampoo | Starting at $30 |
Professional Baths
Bath prices, before add-ons.
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Bath — Extra Small | Starting at $40 |
| Bath — Extra Small — Long | Starting at $50 |
| Bath — Small | Starting at $50 |
| Bath — Small — Long | Starting at $60 |
| Bath — Medium | Starting at $60 |
| Bath — Medium — Long | Starting at $75 |
| Bath — Large | Starting at $75 |
| Bath — Large — Long | Starting at $90 |
| Bath — Extra Large | Starting at $90 |
| Bath — Extra Large — Long | Starting at $110 |
| Bath — Extra Extra Large | Starting at $120 |
FAQ: Flea & tick baths
How much is a flea and tick bath?
Flea & tick shampoo is added to a professional bath or full groom starting at $30 at Dapper Doodle Grooming. The price goes up with your dog’s size and weight, and we’ll confirm it before we start.
Does a flea bath get rid of fleas for good?
It kills the fleas on your dog at the time of the bath, which is the fastest way to give a miserable dog relief. It doesn’t prevent new fleas from jumping back on, so pair it with an ongoing preventative from your vet and treat your home and bedding too.
What if you find fleas during a regular groom?
We’ll let you know and, with your OK, switch to the flea & tick shampoo so your dog goes home clean rather than carrying them out the door.
Is the shampoo safe for puppies and sensitive dogs?
Tell us your dog’s age and any skin issues when you book. If a flea shampoo isn’t appropriate for your dog, we’ll say so and suggest talking to your vet about a safer option.
Serving Springfield, MO and nearby neighborhoods — including Bradford Park, Mission Hills, Ravenwood, Lakewood Village, and the surrounding 417 area.
Springfield, MO
Get the fleas off today.
Book a bath online and add the flea & tick shampoo, or call us if your dog is miserable right now and you want the soonest slot.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (417) 496-1588