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Groomers have been shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, animal shelters, pet supply retailers and veterinary clinics may need temporary help during this crisis. Groomers could provide temporary support to help receive animals from owners’ cars, infection control processes, bath prepping, home deliveries and more.
These animal health professionals routinely see individual pets between five and eight times annually. They know how to handle animals and interact with owners. Groomers are likely the first to discover skin issues and give advice to owners. Remember, skin issues are always a top 10 reason for pet visits to clinics.
Source: Animal Health Digest. Link. AHD “reads for our industry” to share summaries and important excerpts from published articles. Many posts include INSIGHTS about how to use an article to help improve your business and better serve your customers.
INSIGHTS: During tough times business activities necessarily circle around retention. Consider redirecting some of your marketing expense to hire a groomer to lend a hand. Set clear expectations and train them well. Notify local media to share your actions as a human-interest story. Share your story and photos with us too!