Lexie Goldsmith, Qualified Veterinary Nurse and award-winning Certified Master Cat Groomer of over 15 years, teaches low-stress handling for the absolute best results in her courses worldwide on just how easy (and enjoyable!) cat grooming can be using the methods she has developed and perfected over the years. From “Bathing the Feline, Clipping the Feline,” to feline-behaviorist-written “Behavior for the Cat Groomer,” her courses are available to start at any time, and are exclusively online at www.learncatgrooming.com.au
As feline grooming continues to establish itself as a specialized discipline within the pet grooming industry, many experienced groomers are beginning to ask an important question: Are we teaching cat groomers enough?
Cats are masters of disguise when it comes to pain and discomfort. In the wild, showing vulnerability can make them easy targets, so even our domestic companions have inherited this instinct to conceal signs of illness or distress, including mouth pain.
Yes, there is such a thing. The family home environment often contains toxins that can harm a cat’s health. A toxin can be any chemical substance that is a danger to an animal. And the chemical substance does not need to be ingested to become…
When grooming a cat that is over seven years old, we need to take a lot more into consideration. After this age, a cat is considered senior, and therefore is at higher risk of injury or even death during or following a groom.
Photos provided by Lexie Goldsmith When I first started cat grooming, there were only two ways to learn techniques for […]