Educational Articles
These longer format articles by Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM, originally published in Groomer-to-Groomer magazine and other publications, explore the many challenges faced by the grooming and veterinary fields when it comes to the health of the skin and coat.
The Matted Cat: Causes, Cures & Prevention
Why do cats get matted, and how can groomers fix and prevent it? Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM explains how a cat's barbed tongue grooms the coat and spreads sebum through the hair, why hair without enough sebum acts like Velcro and mats, and why matted cats are so often older cats with hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or liver or kidney disease. Learn the causes, cures and prevention of matting in cats and how to handle the matted cat on your table. Read the full article free with a Pet Skin Academy Free Plan membership. (October 2025 Issue)
Pet Aesthetician News – June 2025 (out of Australia)
June 2025 Issue
Eyes Are the Window to the Soul
A pet's eyes tell groomers a great deal about health, pain, fear and aging. Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM explains what to look for in a dog's or cat's eyes during grooming: swelling, red or irritated conjunctiva, a yellow tinge that may signal liver problems, heavy discharge from allergies or dry eye, and squinting from a foreign body or corneal injury, so you know when to alert the owner and recommend a veterinary visit. Read the full article free with a Pet Skin Academy Free Plan membership. (June 2025)
