Sophie was a typical cat—sometimes aloof, affectionate, sleepy, elegant, solitary, selective, needy and many other standard cat descriptors. During her younger, more active years, Sophie had routines and favorites.
The Err Is to Human, to Purr Divine Read More
When it comes to grooming cats, they don’t get a lot of options. Usually they are left completely natural with just a bath and blow dry, or they are shaved short into a Lion Cut. However, there is an additional option that leaves cats with a bit of fluff instead of being taken down to the skin.
Cats have long been maligned and misunderstood by not only groomers, but the general public as well.
A majority of early pet groomers were misled by the horror stories from unprepared groomers that had been bitten by frightened cats.
Fat Free Felines & Fidos Read More
“Hi Michell, My husband and I own a mobile pet grooming business in North Mississippi. He is a Certified Master Groomer with a certification from a college in Florida that is no longer operational. We are now trying to teach students to become groomers.
Teaching Your Way to Success Read More
When it comes to choosing products to use when grooming cats, proceed with caution.
Groomers are at a disadvantage when it comes to knowing what products are truly safe for cats because there are currently no laws regarding labeling for pet care products.
Choosing Cat Safe Grooming Products Read More
Everyone faces challenges and difficulties in their life. Some are stressful or annoying, while others are life changing.
Quitting Is Never an Option: Staci Adam’s Story Read More
The world around us is changing at a super sonic pace. As we adapt, adopt and acclimate ourselves to a world punctuated by technology—it’s also fun to stop on occasion and take advantage of the accessibility of data and statistics which is ever more readily available.
Dermatophytosis, or Ringworm as this condition is referred to, is caused by forty or so different keratin–loving fungi dermatophytes with Trichophyton and Microsporum being the most commonly diagnosed.
There Is No Worm in Ringworm Read More
As feline groomers, we need to do everything in our power to make each groom as safe and stress free as possible for both the groomer and the cat.
Using Behavioral Cues to Determine Feline Temperament Read More
Spring (aka Mud Season) can be a busy time for us. And wouldn’t it be nice if we weren’t so exhausted and could enjoy the warmer weather and flowering gardens? Does it seem like that’s out of reach? Are we doomed to never stop and smell the roses?
Spring: The Season for Self-Care Read More
There are a few subjects that can divide a room of groomers very quickly: pay types, doodles, shear choices or favorite breed of dog are a few examples. But while groomers are finding common ground on many subjects, they continue to be vastly separated on the subject of cat grooming.
To Cat or Not to Cat: What’s Your Answer? Read More
We don’t look forward to it, but it’s something that almost every groomer experiences. It begins with the phone calls and texts we get from owners who have not had their pet groomed since last year.
It Happens Every Spring… Read More