Pet Grooming

Grooming your pet has many benefits

Pet grooming isn't just for the appearance of the animal or for the preferences of the owner – it's an essential part of maintaining the health and hygiene of the pet. Caring for your pet by grooming it regularly helps to foster a strong bond with them. Whether your pet is a mixed breed or pedigree champion, pet grooming is essential to maintaining its overall health.

Depending on the type of pet you own, grooming may be required on a daily basis or hardly at all. Horse grooming should happen each day, and owners of large dogs with long, thick fur should perform daily dog grooming as well, especially in the spring when the winter undercoat is being shed. Short-haired cats, on the other hand, rarely need grooming of any kind. Grooming affects your pet's health as well as its looks, so it's important to know the grooming requirements for your pet before you accept the responsibility of owning and caring for the animal.

Nail trimming also needs to happen regularly. Cats with long nails will use them – usually to the detriment of your furniture or family members. Dog nails aren't quite as destructive to others, but if left too long, they will curve and cut into the pad of the foot, causing immense pain for the canine. Also, if a dog's nails aren't trimmed regularly, the quick (the sensitive fleshy part that grows just beneath the surface) will extend to the outer edges of the nail, making it impossible to cut them without also injuring the dog.

Pet Grooming Benefits

Regular pet grooming has these benefits:

  • Improvement in the health and appearance of the skin and coat
  • Reduction in health issues from matted fur, scratches or thrush
  • Reduction in horse tack chafing
  • An opportunity to check the health of the animal and look for fleas or parasites

Pet Grooming Supplies

To facilitate the pet grooming process, there are many pet grooming supplies available for whichever animal you own. These supplies range from pet-friendly soaps and shampoos to pet grooming clippers and currycombs of metal or plastic. The pet grooming products you need will vary according to the pet that you own. These products are available at any pet grooming store or in the pet departments of supermarkets and big box stores.

Pet Grooming Business

If grooming your pet regularly is too demanding for your hectic schedule, you can opt to take your pet to a professional instead. The pet grooming business is booming, with pet grooming salons and even mobile pet grooming on the rise. For a fee, these services will take care of brushing and washing your pet. If you enjoy grooming your pet and want to become more serious about pet grooming, you could check out some pet grooming schools and perhaps one day start your own pet grooming business!

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Posted by Christina on January 15,2011 at 12:25 PM
im looking for certified pet grooming classes not online i want hands on plz contact me asap
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Posted by marie fournier on October 25,2010 at 08:56 PM
looking for a pet grooming course or a school, near Barrie, Ont. area, SAP thankyou
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Posted by Nancy Moore on October 24,2010 at 05:05 PM
I am interested in knowing if and where the closes Mobile Pet Grooming Services is for the Annapolis Valley, New Minas,Kentville, Coldbrook , Kings County area . Thanks so much! Nancy!
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Posted by Sharon Connell on October 08,2010 at 07:29 PM
I live in Lindenwold, NJ and am in need of a groomer for my cat. Mr. Red's fur on his back is very badly matted and I am unable to find a groomer in my area.
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Posted by Brandy Pitzer on October 03,2010 at 01:38 PM
Looking for a dog grooming school near me in West Virginia. I have found the WV Academy of Dog Groomers in Beaver WV (located near Beckley) but the phone has been disconnected. If anyone knows of an actual school I'd be very appreciative. I don't want to do on- line classes I don't think that would be the wisest way to really learn I want an actual teacher I can talk to. Thanks and hope to hear from someone soon.
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Posted by rod scott on August 22,2010 at 04:32 PM
What is the best dog grooming school in south Florida..Thank you
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Posted by marjorie on July 12,2010 at 08:07 PM
Looking for a certified animal grooming program in MI near Alma. If you can help it would be great thank you.
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Posted by Tasha Long on June 05,2010 at 10:26 PM
looking for pet grooming classes here in tennessee that i go and get hands on with.
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Posted by terry on April 15,2010 at 10:30 AM
looking for a pet grooming school near the owen sound ontario area
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Posted by Janice Kuntzman on April 03,2010 at 09:08 AM
Looking for a pet grooming class around Topeka, Ks
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Posted by Wendy on March 18,2010 at 03:27 PM
Interested that course. How can I find a Pet_Grooming school in GTA, Thanks
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Posted by steve on March 13,2010 at 08:21 AM
I have cut my dogs nail to short and it is bleeding. How do I stop the bleeding?
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Posted by Elyse Allison on December 23,2010 at 05:46 PM
If you are trying to get a dog nail to stop bleeding use Styptic powder on the nail and it should stop the bleeding quite quickly! I learned that at my co-op lol.
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Posted by sue on July 18,2010 at 12:16 AM
you can either use flour,corn starch,or babypowder also get youself a DREMMEL this way you can file you dogs nail without hurting them I am a groomer
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Posted by Linda Pearson on April 29,2010 at 03:37 AM
IF YOU DON'T HAVE "QUICK STOP" THEN AN EASY FIX IS TO USE REGULAR FLOUR. HOLD THE NAIL IN A MOUND OF FLOUR (about 1 tsp) UNTIL THE BLEEDING STOPS. THIS ISN'T AS FAST AS "QUICK STOP" BUT IT WILL WORK. MAKE SURE YOU WATCH THE NAIL IN CASE THE NAIL STARTS BLEEDING AGAIN. IF THIS DOSEN'T WORK YOU MAY NEED TO TAKE YOUR PET TO THE DOCTOR BECAUSE THE INJURY MAY BE INTO THE ARTERY AND NEED PROFESSIONAL CARE.
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Posted by Darlene on March 16,2010 at 10:35 PM
Hello, If the nail bleeds after cutting you need to have stiptic powder on hand. You just put a little of it in the nail and the bleeding will stop. In a pinch you could use flour but it won't stop the bleeding as well as the stiptic powder. I won't even cut the nails without the powder in the shop. Hope this helps Darlen
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Posted by Paula on April 22,2010 at 09:13 PM
My mom's done this a few times to one of our dogs. the poor animal! anyways, styptic powder does work quite well, bur we dont ever have any on hand, I've used flour once, but i find that baking soda works a little better. or at least i've convinced myself that it does.
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Posted by mildred jernigan on March 02,2010 at 05:00 PM
i need your phone number.
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Posted by Jo Heron on March 02,2010 at 01:34 AM
Hi I am interested in enrolling in a certified animal grooming program in the Vancouver area. As I work full time I would be looking for a course that is done through evenings and/or weekends with some supplemental via online learning. Please advise. Thank you.
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Posted by LAURA on February 11,2010 at 01:08 AM
I am looking for at least a temporary job chang/ career change (I ahve a masters degre and I am a therapist. I have trained animals before, but specificaly want to do grooming. I am looking for classes local to Tucson, Arizonaa training courses hopefully that have student aide. Can you help and where are you located? Thank you.
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Posted by Char on February 10,2010 at 05:24 PM
Interested in a pet grooming course in the Ottawa area
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Posted by Deb on January 07,2010 at 09:23 PM
Looking for a reasonably priced 'mobile groomer' for the Yucaipa, Cal. 92399 area. I have 2 cocker spaniels that are always groomed at least once a month. Thanks
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Posted by sam on November 21,2009 at 07:36 PM
In bad need of a dog groomer at a reasonable priced to help with a badly neglected dog that me and my daughter have worked on for a week in is the most disgusting job i have ever seen this dog is adorable and did not deserve to be treated this i just want to cry talking about it i have never seen anything like this we have taken four inche's of mat;s alone and a toe nail that was curled into his foot he is just a puppy a year and a half we adore him and are going to keep him we just want to find a groomer that would help out for fairly cheap if that is possible. I live in Red Deer Alberta and would love it if anybody know's anybody i would really appreciate it very much thank-you
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Posted by Eris on April 01,2010 at 05:43 PM
Most groomers will charge a decent fee for a job that size, but it may be best to bring your puppy to someone who really understands what they are doing, if only one time to fix the big issues. Also it would be a good idea to ask if the groomer can provide you with some instruction to ease the more serious problems that may reoccur, for example the toe nail that had grown into the poor dear's foot. Most decent groomers will charge from $40- $60 (American), but once the job is done and the puppy is in a healthy state he will not likely need to be brought to a groomer again. If a private groomer is out of your price range, then perhaps a Petsmart or Petco can help. They are a bit less expensive, though less experienced; and I'm not sure of the cost considering the job. if the price is still high, check with your local shelters and vet offices. Often times (shelters especially) they have groomers who work with abused animals when they first receive them. They may be able to help you for little to no cost. Congrats on your new addition! And thank you for taking him in and giving him a loving home.
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Posted by Amy Ritchie on November 12,2009 at 04:29 PM
interested in a pet grooming course in the Barrie area
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Posted by diana on September 28,2009 at 04:25 PM
trying to find a pet grooming school or course offerd around either sudbury or barrie ontario to start nov 1st.
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