August 5, 2008

Should You Entrust Your Pet to Professional Groomers? DIY Dog and Cat Grooming

The title of a recent Today show spot , says it all: Dog's death is a warning about groomers, expert says: Tragic story of a pet left in a drying device shows that owners must be wary. How often are we trusting our vulnerable children and pets to a low standard of care at paid facilities? From the write-up, which is a must read for anyone who sends their pet to a professional groomer, or any servicing industry:

The horrifying story of a dog that died after being left in a kennel drying machine is a tragic warning about an unregulated industry, an expert said Friday -- and a wake-up call to pet owners who need to do their homework about the facilities they trust with their beloved animals.

If this story leaves you a bit queasy, why not groom your pet yourself? It isn't difficult and can increase interaction time with your dog or cat. Plus you can save $$$.

Dogs Dog Grooming Brushes keep your pet healthy, beautiful and help prevent uncomfortable pet hair mats. Pets with short or medium haircoats or long, unmatted coats will all benefit from the added attention.

There are a variety of brushes suitable for every pet haircoat style. Here is a link to Grooming Tools Comparison Chart and a Dog Brush Selection Guide.

Cats Your cat grooms and massages herself anytime she wants with this Arch Groomer Deluxe The Arch's brush-like sides catch hair and dander and a catnip-treated carpeted base lets cats scratch to their heart's delight.

If you live with a kitty cat, you may wonder When to Groom Your Cat.