The at-home grooming tool kit

Fine bent wire pins that lift loose hair and small tangles. Use light pressure so the pins never scrape skin.

The tool that tells you if a coat is truly tangle free. If the comb glides from skin to tip, you are done.

Scissor or guillotine clippers for quick trims, or a low speed grinder for smooth, rounded edges.

Stops bleeding fast if you nick the quick. Keep it open and within reach before you start any nail trim.

Choose a formula made for the species. Human shampoo is the wrong pH, and many dog products are unsafe for cats.

Finger brush or soft angled brush plus pet toothpaste. Never human toothpaste, which can contain xylitol and fluoride.

A vet approved cleanser and cotton pads or gauze. No cotton swabs inside the ear canal.

Pulls loose undercoat from double coated breeds during shedding season. Not for single coated or curly breeds.

Great for short smooth coats. Removes dust and loose hair and spreads natural oils for shine.

Dries thick coats quickly and blows out undercoat. Always use a low heat or cool setting.

Safely breaks up mats so you can comb them out. Much safer than scissors near the skin.

Spread with a little wet food or pet safe spread to keep your pet happy and still during nails and baths.