Kittens!
Kitten season is upon us. It is a great time of year to reach the new kitten owners. Many kitten […]
Deborah Hansen
Feline Skin Issues? Take a Bubble Bath!
When a matted, greasy, dandruff–filled cat comes in for grooming, often times we are so focused on solving the coat […]
Encouraging Owners to Make Wise Diet Choices for Their Cats
When I was a child, I used to hear it all the time, “you are what you eat”. While I […]
Retail Items & Add-On Services for the Feline Client
When we think of retail and add–on services, we want to focus on the daily frustrations and struggles of cat […]
The (Cat Grooming) Customer Is Not Always Right
In the field of grooming, cats tend to bring out emotions and opinions. With strong emotions and opinions on the […]
How Often Does a Cat Need to Be Groomed?
Some cats can go a lifetime without a mat, or developing a greasy or dandruff-filled coat. Other cats become matted […]
Clean Cat Grooming: Preventing Cross-Contamination
While attending a cat show, the first thing many newcomers observe is how often surfaces are sprayed and wiped down. […]
House Call Grooming for Felines: Is In-Home Cat Grooming Right for You?
A house call grooming business is a great way to quickly start a small business if you have limited up–front funds. […]
Cats & Dryers: The Dreaded Combination
Dryers are a tool we use to push out more dead coat and dandruff than we could get out in the bath or with brushing. Drying also allows us to minimize the physical demand on our bodies and decrease our grooming time all while making Fluffy look fluffy.
Using Behavioral Cues to Determine Feline Temperament
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.
Stud Tail in Felines Not Just for Studs
Cats love their tails! Tails convey a cat’s personality and are used for communication and balance. Most cats are very particular when it comes to human intervention with their tails. As groomers, we want to get those tails fluffy and clean for the humans who love them.
Claws Out: How Overgrowth of Keratin Leads to Cat Claw Problems
While some fear the feline claw as a dangerous weapon, others admire the beauty and functionality embedded at the base of the cat paw. The extension of the skeletal system allows cats to mark their territory, kill prey and gently get the attention of the ones they love.