Probably one of the more common and most debilitating issues groomers deal with is Groomer’s Lung, writes Cliff Faver, DVM. It is a combination of breathing in hair slivers, bacteria, fungi, dead skin cells and probably even an occasional parasite.
Shampoo is designed to clean, and unless it is specifically designed to kill bacteria/fungus, it does not protect against infection.”
Source: Groomer to Groomer, February 2024. Link. Faver offers 6 common sense steps to mitigate risk and help groomers avoid health issues.