When I first started learning how to groom pets, I was a bather in a very busy grooming shop which groomed dogs and cats. After a short period of time , I noticed how stressed out the cats were during the bathing and drying process.

Being a cat owner myself, I can honestly say it never…

 A dogs anal glands that function properly are there for lubricating the stool during a bowel movement and for scent identification among other dogs. This explains why dogs like to sniff butts apon meeting as well as sniff discarded poop found while out for a walk. 

 Should a dogs anal glands be expressed routinely? The short…

 Now that we are approaching the end of July, flea season is upon us. I always thought the best way to deal with fleas is to stay one step ahead of them, by having your pets on an effective flea preventative before a problem occurs. Most of the reliable products require a prescription but *Advantage which…

There are plenty of options for calming cats without a prescription for their grooming experience, such as calming treats (Pet honesty makes a very palatable treat for calming cats),

Sometimes a prescription for gabapentine is necessary to take the edge off in order to groom a nervious or anxious cat safely, to prevent the cat from…