Cat grooming, especially holistic cat grooming, isn’t something for which there’s a written set of rules. Engineering & math problems have set methods which always have the same outcome. Holistic methods do not; instead, we must learn as much as we can about cat psychology & behavior, in order to apply what we know to…
Just finished a groom where the owner said the cat might be a “little skittish”. The cat was fine & groomed without incident. That’s when the owner said they really expected the cat to rip my face off as several others have tried to bathe it, unsuccessfully. Um, why didn’t they tell me that to…
The AAFP & ISFM put together a set of guidelines in 2011 to help veterinary practices become more feline friendly. Many of the tips are applicable to groomers, as well. Click here to access the online PDF version.
Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain An interesting article on the benefits of meditation & mindfulness. The practices dovetail with the goals of the holistic groomer & enhances your abilities. It’s a technique to consider, if you haven’t previously. ~Sheryl
So, get a call from a woman who called me last year, almost to the same date, but didn’t book. “How exactly do you groom a cat?” she asks. My puzzled silence, as I pondered how best to answer such an all encompassing question (again), spurred her to explain. She’d gone elsewhere a year ago…
For cats that don’t want to roll on their side, this technique may work: 1) Press foot towards belly to start the roll 2) Press the leg towards belly to continue roll 3) Open up belly/groin for shaving
Don’t forget to replace your Zoom Groom curry brush occasionally! Those little nubs wear down & aren’t quite as effective at pulling out shedding undercoat. You can see the wear already happening in my new Zoom Groom. Cost $7-$10. Pardon the furriness! Also, do not leave the rubber brush in the sunlight. It’ll oxidize the rubber,…
Here’s a handy not so little chart on colors, etc. Click the image below to see the full collection. ~Sheryl COLOUR AND PATTERN CHARTS Sarah Hartwell/MessyBeast.com
This is an excerpt from Jim Connolly’s marketing blog: “Here’s how to succeed without focusing primarily on the money Consider for a moment the businesses out there, who struggle. They set financial targets and then push average products and average services to average clients who pay them average prices. These business owners then think…
So now there’s an official study showing what we holistic groomers, indeed anyone bonded with cats, have known all along. Mind Your Moods, Cat Owners It’s imperative to keep your emotions & thoughts positive and calm while grooming. Your mental state, which I call vibrations, is a key part of the holistic whole.…