Paws & Pamper

Holistic Dog Grooming Spa & Boutique Specializing in Canine and Equine Massage

Equus & Paws, L.L.C. is owned and operated by Professional Groomer, Elizabeth McNeilly. Elizabeth is also a Certified Equine & Canine Massage Practitioner. Equus & Paws is a younger business, but is excited to have a business space to grow with our happy customers.
Our goal here at Equus & Paws is to make sure your pet is happy, healthy, and pampered. We want both dog and owner to walk in our shop and feel a sense of calm.
We won’t just be “another grooming experience” owner Elizabeth McNeilly says. “Animals are what I do. I love working with all animals. I find it so wonderful seeing horses and dogs relax after a good massage, or a dog sparkle and strut with his new bandana after a good bath and groom.”
We do our best at Equus & Paws to use all natural products. Go Green! We’ve handpicked all our bandanas and our shampoo and conditioners are all natural too.
We are happy and excited to be in Missoula. We’ve expanded! We are a holistic dog grooming spa & boutique. That’s what we call ourselves now! We sell all natural treats, dog food, and toys, all of which are USA made or made in Montana. All retail items can be recycled or have been already. We also specialize in equine sports and canine massage. We now offer a self service dog grooming section as well. Come pamper your pet!

Elizabeth is an Equine Sports Massage and Canine Massage Practitioner. She attended Equissage in Round Hill, VA for her Equine Certification and the Rocky Mountain School of Acupressure and Massage in Denver, CO for Canine Massage Certification. For dog grooming, Elizabeth attended Wizard of Paws Dog Grooming School and Salon in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She also studied at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT for Equine Science.
I am a Equine Sports and Canine Massage Practitioner. I am insured and have been practicing since 2006. Please note that I am not a veterinarian. I do not practice veterinary medicine.

Benefits of Dog Grooming
Bathing: Keeps coat healthy and free from dirt, dead skin, fleas, and ticks.
Nail trimming: Keeps nails from becoming overgrown and keeps dew claw healthy.
Ear cleaning: Discourages growth of parasites and bacteria.
Shaving paw pads: Keeps pad clean so ice, burs, etc. do not become imbedded.
Dog socializing: Dogs get to socialize with one another becoming more "dog friendly."

Benefits of Equine Sports Massage
Stimulates circulation
Enhances tone and increases range of motion
Promotes healing
Creates balance: Teaching body to work as one, instead of as a single limb.
Can help with tying up.
Encourages horse's willingness to perform.
Better communication between horse and rider.

Benefits of Canine Massage     
Relieves pain and discomfort.
Creates flexibility.
Enhances respiratory function.
Increases muscle health, giving range of motion.
Increases lymph flow.
Gives puppies a sense of where their paws are.
Helps the body utilize food, water, exercise and sleep.
Gives acceptance to touch.

Pre and post operational massage can help calm the animal, enhancing circulation and lymph flow, which helps bring your animal in and out of anesthesia.