At-Home Pet Grooming

Core Cleaning & Bathing

• Pre-Bath Brushing: 15 minute brush out to remove loose topcoat dirt and minor tangles.
• Double Wash: Two rounds of shampooing including a cleansing wash and a Neem anti-tick wash.
• Conditioning: Application of coat conditioner to smooth fur texture.
• High-Velocity Blow Dry: Use of professional rigorous dryer to blast water from the undercoat.

Hygiene & Grooming

• Nail Clipping: Trimming nail tips and filing rough edges.
• Ear Cleaning: Wax removal using liquid ear cleaner and cotton balls.
• Sanitary Trim: Shaving private areas for hygiene using a detail trimmer.
• Paw Pad Shave: Trimming excess hair between pads to prevent slipping.
• Oral Hygiene: Mint-based mouth freshener spray and teeth wipe.

Service Specs

• Location: Performed in client bathroom or utility area.
• Cleanup: Groomer gathers bulk wet hair; client may need to do a final rinse.

Styling & Haircut

• Full Body Haircut: Choice of Summer/Zero Cut (shave down) or Puppy Cut (scissor-finish uniform trim).
• Face Shaping: Trimming around eyes, rounding the muzzle, and shaping ears.
• Matting Removal: Includes minor dematting (up to 15 mins).

Bathing & Prep

• Warm Water Bath: Thorough wash using client water supply.
• Shampoo & Conditioner: Anti-tick or volume-enhancing products used based on coat type.
• Fluff Dry: Blow-drying while brushing to straighten coat for an even cut.

Detailed Hygiene

• Nail Care: Clipping and filing nails to the quick.
• Ear Care: Cleaning wax and plucking ear canal hair (breed specific).
• Anal Gland Expression: External expression performed only if required.
• Paw Care: Shaving pads and applying moisturizing balm.

Logistics

• Setup: Groomer uses a folding table or client surface.
• Cleanup: Dry hair is swept or vacuumed; wet hair collected manually.

Undercoat & Shedding Management

• Deep Deshedding: Extensive brushing using rakes and slickers to remove impacted undercoat.
• De-matting: Removal of matted fur clumps behind ears, tail, and armpits.
• Trimming: Trimming of feathering on legs, tail, and belly (not a full shave unless requested).

Heavy Duty Bathing

• Scrub Bath: Thorough scrubbing to penetrate thick coats and remove odor.
• Tick Treatment: Application of anti-tick shampoo.
• High-Power Drying: Extended drying time (30-45 mins) to prevent fungal issues.

Hygiene Essentials

• Paw Trimming: Trimming long hair between toes.
• Nail Cutting: Heavy-duty clipping for thick nails.
• Sanitary Shave: Cleaning up the rear end for hygiene.
• Eye & Ear Cleaning: Wiping tear stains and cleaning ear canals.

Handling

• Location: Terrace, balcony, or large bathroom preferred due to high hair volume.

Coat Styling (Lion Cut)

• Full Body Trim: Shaving body hair short to remove mats and prevent hairballs.
• Styling: Leaving the Mane (head), Boots (legs), and tail tip pom-pom.
• Brushing: Removal of loose dander and shedding hair.

Bathing Options

• Warm Water Bath: Careful washing with cat-safe shampoo (tolerance dependent).
• Alternate Dry Bath: Waterless foam shampoo used if the cat is water-aggressive.
• Drying: Gentle towel dry and low-speed air drying to minimize stress.

Cat Hygiene

• Nail Clipping: Trimming sharp claw tips (performed before bath/cut).
• Ear & Eye Cleaning: Removing wax buildup and cleaning discharge.

Handling

• Restraint: Minimal restraint used to keep cat calm.
• Speed: accelerated workflow to minimize stress on the animal.