The Dynamic Dino Trim
The Dino trim is a popular request to add a bit of style to a traditional Lion Cut. While not an option for every cat,…
Cat Breeds, Colors & Patterns Simplified!
In the dog world, most owners know that they have a black Lab, a white Poodle, a multipoo or a mutt. Yet when it comes to…
What’s Your Backup Plan
Groomers are some of the fiercest and most resilient workforce in the world today. But this ability to maneuver through one of the nation’s most…
Turning Tigers into Purrfect Pets
I’ve always been more of a dog person than a cat person. While I like cats, I had this idea that felines weren’t as smart,…
Purrocious Styles Feline Designs: Filling a Void & Building Trust
“Cats don’t hate water, it’s all about how you introduce them to it,” says Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) LaDean Gordon. “Out of the thousands…
Cats vs Dogs: Caring for Feline Skin and Coat
The skin and grooming needs of cats are vastly different from those of dogs. One of the biggest differences is that cats groom themselves on…
Contented Cat Groomers (and Why They Love It!)
The phone rings, and when I answer it I hear, “Do you groom cats?” Hardly a day goes by that I don’t get a call like…
Rules of Engagement: Settling Differences in the Salon
One of the most aggravating things to deal with is trying to settle a disagreement with someone. Each party feels they are right, and often…
5 Tips for Marketing Your Cat Grooming Business
Whether you are opening a new cat grooming business, adding services to an existing salon or wanting to beef up your cat client list, you’ll…
Grooming on a Smaller Scale
This year’s pandemic caused many groomers across the country to have to shut down for weeks or months. During that time, some of us took…
Honoring a Grooming Legend: Shirlee Kalstone
September 2, 1931 – May 21, 2020 “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of an industry legend, Shirlee…
All the Stuff to Fluff and Puff
In the thirty years that I’ve been in the grooming industry, I’ve seen so many styling products hit the market. Basic shampoos and conditioners have…