Category Archives: Dog Grooming
Common Occupational Health Risks for Dog Groomers
Groomer’s Lung Groomer’s lung is a chronic respiratory condition that can develop from repeatedly breathing [...]
Planning the Perfect Groom: Factors to Consider When Choosing a Grooming Style
Before starting a groom, there are several important factors a groomer should consider. Taking the [...]
Breed-Related Grooming Issues & Welfare Adjustments
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) When grooming a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed, extra care is needed [...]
Common Grooming Problems: Actions Required to Overcome Them
Matted Coat A matted coat can be minor or major, with mats found in a [...]
Bathing Hand-Stripped Dogs: Correct Procedure and Potential Health Risks
There are inherent risks in bathing a dog straight after being hand stripped. The most [...]
Factors That May Prevent Hand Stripping
Neutering When a dog is neutered, its hormones will change as it ages. This can [...]
Carding the Coat: Methods and Techniques Explained
Carding a dog’s coat is about removing the dead or loose undercoat. The top coat [...]
Hand Stripping: Methods and Techniques Explained
Hand stripping is a process where the dead outer coat on wired-haired or rough-coated dogs [...]