Treats made with love

Trusted pet professionals.
Serving Kalamazoo since 1999.

Dog grooming, pet supply shop, and a one-of-a-kind dog treat bakery — all under one roof.

Since 1999

About Bone Appetit

Bone Appetit is a local dog grooming service, pet supply shop, and one-of-a-kind dog treat bakery in Kalamazoo, Michigan. From freshly baked gourmet treats and custom cakes to full-service grooming, we care for your furry friends like family.

5462 Gull Rd, Suite 4 · Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Established
1999
Years of grooming
20+
Full-service care
3 services
What we offer

Care for every pet, every time

A variety of services to care for your pet. Have a question? Just give us a call.

Full-service pet grooming

Pet Grooming

Full-service grooming from yorkies to newfoundlands. Kind, gentle attention in a clean, modern facility. By appointment only.

  • ✓ Full-service grooms
  • ✓ Dog grooming by appointment
  • ✓ Over 20 years of experience
Freshly baked pet treats

Pet Bakery

Freshly baked gourmet treats and custom cakes — all your furry friend's treat needs covered.

  • ✓ Birthday & custom cakes
  • ✓ Fun-shaped cookies
  • ✓ Ask about recipes and ingredients
Quick clean-up services

Small Services

Quick clean-ups for when your pet needs a little freshening up between full grooms.

  • ✓ Nail Trims
  • ✓ Ear Cleaning
  • ✓ Face Trim
  • ✓ Sanitary Trim & Paw Pads
  • ✓ Anal Gland Expression
The transformation

A fresh look, every visit

Explore two photographs from the grooming gallery. These are different pets, not a before-and-after result.

After grooming
Before grooming
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Gallery photo 1 Gallery photo 2
Kind words

What pet parents say

Good to know before your visit

Our Kalamazoo story

Founded in 1999 as a gourmet pet bakery at Gull Crossing Plaza, Bone Appetit added grooming in 2002. Monique became owner in 2006. When the plaza was sold for Menards in 2013, the shop moved to its current home in Main Street Plaza.

Grooming appointments and pricing

Grooming is by appointment. Services include bathing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, breed-standard hair trimming, hand drying, brushing, and external gland expression when needed. Prices depend on breed, temperament, coat condition and individual needs. Call for a quote.

The original grooming page advertises cats, but its FAQ says cat grooming is not offered. Please call to confirm cat services before booking.

Small services and published prices
  • Nail trim: $15 per animal; trim and grind: $18. Appointment required; no walk-ins. Rabbit, guinea pig and ferret nail trims are offered; bird and reptile nail trims are not.
  • External anal gland expression: $20. Consult your veterinarian first; internal expression belongs with your vet. The site suggests 4–8 weeks when your vet recommends routine expression.
  • Paw pad trim: $8, to tidy hair between pads.
  • Surface ear cleaning: $5. Inner-ear cleaning is not offered; suspected infections need veterinary attention.
  • Minor face trim: $15, to tidy around eyes and mouth.
  • Minor sanitary trim: $15. Heavily soiled or neglected areas require a full groom.

Prices from the original small-services page; confirm when booking.

Treats, cakes and celebration orders

Choose gourmet, bulk and seasonal treats, birthday cakes and party platters. Custom cakes require at least 48 hours; party platters require 14 days. Large bone-shaped cakes have two apple-cinnamon cookies for your dog's name and age. Personal-sized cakes have one name cookie and the age written on the cake.

Custom cookies require a minimum of 12 and 14 days' notice. Wholesale orders have a $100 minimum. Same-day options may include small birthday cakes, party cookies, paw cupcakes and bone cupcakes. Call for availability and ingredients.

The shop also carries fully cooked, hickory-smoked products from Polet's Smoked Bones.

Bakery storage, ingredients and shipping

Cakes have no preservatives, look best on pickup day, and the site's guidance is to refrigerate and use within 3–5 days. Dried gourmet cookies have a stated six-month shelf life. Human-grade ingredients do not mean the treats are approved for human consumption.

The listed yogurt icing contains yogurt powder, non-fat milk powder, modified tapioca starch, egg whites, tapioca maltodextrin, apple pectin, granulated rice and a small amount of titanium dioxide for color. The site describes the icing—not every treat—as wheat-, soy-, corn- and preservative-free, with no added sugars or hydrogenated fats. Ask about individual recipes and allergies.

Gourmet cookies can be shipped; cakes cannot. Custom-order delivery is not offered.

Grooming health and comfort policies

The FAQ lists rabies, distemper and annual Bordetella vaccinations for dogs. The team does not sedate pets; discuss medication with your veterinarian. Guardians cannot stay for the grooming process, and the team calls or texts when pickup is ready.

Outside shampoos and conditioners are accepted only when ordered by a vet. Home bathing does not replace the salon's preparation for a haircut. Mats are not brushed out: comfort comes first. Longer coats require daily brushing and combing; the team may recommend appointments every 2–6 weeks based on coat and breed.

Fleas, ticks and service limitations

Treat known fleas before an appointment and clean bedding, toys, collars and other living areas. The source FAQ is inconsistent about flea baths: it says they are not offered, then lists limited dog-only shampoo conditions. Call for current policy; it states no cat flea baths or flea dips, and no treatment within 24 hours of another flea bath. It mentions age and weight restrictions that should be confirmed with the salon and your vet.

The team attempts to remove ticks it finds and informs the guardian. Repeated flea or tick issues may lead to service being declined until the pet is on treatment. Bird beak trimming is not offered.

Booking, questions and urgent changes

Call or text (269) 342-2663. Leave a voicemail if the team is helping another customer. For urgent cancellation or rescheduling while closed, text the number that confirmed your appointment or email boneappetitkzoo@gmail.com.

Source details: original FAQ, bakery, grooming and contact.

Meet the people behind the care

Get to know the team, their experience, and what they love about their work.

Monique

Monique

Owner / Pet Stylist

Owner since 2006, former vet tech and competitive groomer. Monique is passionate about helping people care for their pets. Her Parti-Color Persian earned the 2006–2007 GC, BW Purrty Katz Shedaisy of Karecats best-of-breed award.

Education and certifications

Fine Arts bachelor's degree, WMU; 600-hour Pet Stylist Certification, Paragon School of Pet Grooming; AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certified; Level One Certified Pet Aesthetician, Iv San Bernard Spa Therapies.

Sloan

Sloan

Pet Stylist

“What I love the most about working as a pet stylist is having the instant satisfaction when a groom is complete. Dogs feel good after being treated to a spa day and dog guardians are happy to have a clean pet to take home and cuddle.”
Education and certifications

Fine Arts bachelor's degree, WMU; 600-hour Pet Stylist Certification, Paragon School of Pet Grooming; AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certified.

Brittany

Brittany

Pet Stylist

“No two dogs are alike so it’s a different challenge I gladly accept every day. I’m constantly learning and experiencing new things which help improve my skills as a groomer and trainer.”
Education and certifications

Zoology bachelor's degree, MSU, concentration in neurobiology and animal behavior; Pet Groomer Apprenticeship; AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certified; Level One Certified Pet Aesthetician, Iv San Bernard Spa Therapies.

Autumn

Autumn

Pet Stylist

“Dogs love you regardless of your identity, if you treat them with love and respect, they will give it back.”

Autumn hopes to work in rescue and give animals a safe place to grow.

Education and certifications

PetSmart Grooming Academy; Dog and Cat CPR, American Red Cross; Basic Life Support, American Heart Association. The original staff page lists ongoing study toward Master Cat Groomer certification with the National Cat Groomers Association.

Lezli

Lezli

Receptionist / Baker / Cookie Decorator

Lezli enjoys connecting people with their canine companions and making visits enjoyable and memorable, with personalized recommendations to celebrate your pet.

Education and experience

Accounting bachelor's degree, WMU; more than 30 years working as an accountant.

Dean

Dean

Receptionist / Cookie Decorator

“My goal is to combine great customer service, creativity, and a genuine love for animals in everything I do!”

Dean welcomes pet parents, keeps visits organized, and designs personalized treats for special occasions.

Education and certifications

PetSmart Grooming Academy; Pet Grooming Apprenticeship; associate degree in Digital Media.

Profiles and quotations from Bone Appetit’s staff page.

Store hours

When to visit

Wednesdays and Sundays we're closed. Times may vary around holidays.

  • Monday10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am – 6:00pm
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Friday10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am – 3:00pm
  • SundayClosed

* Times may vary due to holidays.

Get in touch

Contact Us

You’ll find us on Gull Road in Kalamazoo.