Whether dog or cat, groomers are often the first to discover skin issues. We assembled articles published by GroomertoGroomer to provide perspective on groomers’ involvement in skin care.
Source: Stepping up skin care in the salon, Groomer to Groomer, March 2020, page 34. Link.
Source: Feline skin issues? Take a bubble bath! Groomer to Groomer, March 2020, page 46. Link.
Source: How many people does it take to bathe a cat? Groomer to Groomer, May 2020, page 12. Link.
Source: Make pet health a priority during the drying process, Groomer to Groomer, May 2020, page 34. Link.
If the hair and skin have not been prepped correctly with high quality products, drying could lead to a new host of problems.”
Source: Skin problems in the salon: Time to rethink our approach, , June 2020. Page 12. Link.
Chlorhexidine, bleach, alcohol, vinegar and iodine are great at killing or slowing growth of bacteria and fungus in a petri dish but are not skin friendly.” – Cliff Faver, DVM
Also see: 10 cat skin problems and how to handle them, Catster, June 4, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: Groomers see pets at least three more times a year than veterinary teams. It is important for clinic team members to understand what groomers know and how they approach skin issues.