Washing and Grooming your pet

Grooming is an important part of pet care. Depending on the breed, age, and health of your pet, grooming may even need to be a part of your and your pet’s daily routine. Many breeds require less grooming than this, but regular grooming always helps to keep your pet healthy and comfortable. Some breeds like Poodles don't shed their hair effectively and require grooming by a professional every 6–8 weeks. Long-haired cats can particularly benefit from regular grooming as it helps prevent the formation of knots in the coat and hairballs in the stomach. More information is available on our pages for cat care and dog care.

Grooming at Home

We encourage you to also engage in regular grooming with your pet at home. There are numerous benefits of regular grooming, for example:

  • Decreased chance of skin problems.
  • Optimal skin cleanliness and comfort for you and your pet.
  • Improved monitoring of health issues like the presence of lumps or skin lesions, pain, or changes in temperament.
  • Enhanced behavioural routines with obedient submission during grooming periods.
  • Closer bonding with your pet through regular contact.