You Say “Sani” I Say “Brazilian”
…of the options to your website and list of services to add clarity for your clients. Many cats need a sani. It is helpful for cats that race in and…
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Pet Hair: Trash or Treasure?
…cat hair into money. Amanda McGrath, CFMG (Certified Feline Master Groomer) sells her dirty cat hair to ALK.net/us, a company that makes human allergy vaccines. “When I signed up to…
Say No to Scruffing with These Low-Stress Handling Alternatives
…future for cat grooming—which is a great thing for cats! What is Scruffing? Scruffing includes using a hand behind the cat’s neck to hold a large amount of skin, aiming…
Cat Bite Care
…become educated on how to safely, kindly and compassionately handle felines so that both the pet and the groomer will be unscathed during the process. ✂️ Resources: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/wounds-cat-bite-injuries-to-humans https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/when-cats-bite-1-in-3-patients-bitten-in-hand-hospitalized-infections-common/ https://www.preventivevet.com/cats/what-to-do-if-youre-bitten-by-a-cat…
The Skinny on Social Media
…feed falls into the “suggested” category, meaning not from friends, family or pages the person already follows. This doesn’t bode well for trying to attract new clients organically (aka without…
Aristocats Feline Day Spa: An Unexpected Cat Grooming Success Story
…“I have space for 200 cats per month, and no cat ever attends their appointment ‘overdue’ or in a mess,” she adds. “Another bonus of having cats attend regularly,” Sarah…
Take It from a Vet… Cats Need Grooming, Too!
As a veterinarian, when dealing with passionate cat clients, their hope is for us to recognize that cats have unique qualities, very different from their drooling canine counterparts. One of…
Ancient Abyssinians: The “Miniature Cougars” of the Cat World
…a bigger interest in cats and I started researching all the cat breeds. I quickly became fascinated with several breeds of cats, but one breed in particular really caught my…
Sani Struggle Solutions
…is more comfortable for most cats (Fig 7). Larger cats or cats that I am struggling to see what I am doing on, I position more on their back (Fig…
Cause for Concern: Recognizing Common Medical Issues in Cats
…So, if you see missing hair on a cat, you may want the cat to see the vet before you handle it. Drainage Detected If a cat has drainage from…
Cats Are Not Dogs (& Why They Should Not Be Groomed as Such)
…the table. Cats also like boundaries. I create a “box” and surround the cat with towels. 2. Acclimate the cat to grooming. I am never “set up” for the cat….
Pawmastè Pet Spa: Putting Animals and People at Ease
…on cats: “Cat grooming starts with listening to the cats. You have to greet them, acknowledge them, and give them a moment to take in the environment. Cats don’t respond…