Pet grooming guides

Every guide on the site, from the two complete guides to quick how-tos for nails, baths, ears and teeth. Filter by pet to narrow it down.

A groomer brushing a white fluffy dog on a grooming table
A person brushing a tortoiseshell cat resting on a patterned blanket
Cat Grooming

The Complete Guide to At-Home Cat Grooming

A calm, cat-friendly approach to brushing, mats, nail trims, ears, eyes, teeth and the rare bath, with tips for nervous cats.

16 min read
An orange kitten wrapped in a white towel
Cat Grooming

How to Bathe a Cat (Without the Drama)

Most cats rarely need baths. When yours does, here is how to prepare, wash, rinse and dry with minimum stress.

9 min read
A white dog having its face trimmed with grooming scissors

Buy the right tools once

A good comb, a slicker brush and proper nail clippers do most of the work. Our tool kit page lists what is worth buying and what you can skip.

See the tool kit