October 2025

Elevate Your Grooming

Streamlined Domestic Shorthair De-Shed & Face-Pluck

By Blake Hernandez Digital edition ↗

Salon Spotlight

Cat’s Pajamas: Where Compassion Meets Expertise

By Keith Loria Digital edition ↗

Mary's Musings

Creating a Balanced Environment: Your Holistic Grooming “Home”

By Mary Oquendo Digital edition ↗

Grooming Gab

“Meowch!” Real-Life Stories of Cat Grooming Injuries

By Kathy Holser Digital edition ↗

No More Hissy Fits: The “Cat Burrito” Drying Hack You Need to Know

By Misty Gieczys Digital edition ↗

Photos by Animal Photography

Groom Expo West 2025 Contest Results

Digital edition ↗

Better Cat Grooming

Handling Highly Aggressive Cats: When to Call It Quits

By Lynn Paolillo, CFMG & Certifier Digital edition ↗

Techniques

Tools, Training & Transformation: How Investing in Growth is Investing in Yourself

By Kim Kier Digital edition ↗

Derm Connection

The Matted Cat: Causes, Cures & Prevention

By Cliff Faver Digital edition ↗

Techniques

The Dangers of Dental Disease and the Groomer’s Role in Prevention

By Lexie Goldsmith Digital edition ↗

Techniques

Genes Don’t Lie (But Cats Might): How Breeding Shapes the Cats We Groom

By Stephenie Calhoun Digital edition ↗

Behavior Breakdown

Cat Grooming with Less Stress: When Owners and Groomers Work Together

By Melissa J. Viera Digital edition ↗