The one good thing about the COVID-19 pandemic is that most of us are a little more conscious of preventing the spread of germs. In the pet grooming environment, we are concerned with preventing the spread of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that might be transmittable between the pets we groom.
Sanitizing hand tools between grooming pets can seem like quite a time-consuming chore on a busy day, but it is important to do so in order to prevent bacteria and fungi from being passed from one pet to the next. One simple, inexpensive solution is to keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle on hand.
Currently trending in the industry are some tools that keep pets safer and make our jobs easier.
Dogs can lose their visual acuity from many of the same woes that humans suffer. Cataracts, retinal problems, diabetes, and glaucoma can all cause dogs to lose some or all of their vision. Groomers can take some simple steps to help dogs with low or no vision to be more comfortable and confident during their spa sessions.
