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.
ANAL GLANDS: “A PAIN IN THE BUTT”
Anal glands are scent glands located at 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock around the anus. They are tear drop shaped glands that lie under ...
CATS IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN
As a veterinarian, when dealing with passionate cat clients, their hope is for us to recognize that cats are not small dogs and t...
OZONE THE NEXT WAVE OF MEDICINE?
The world of science is constantly evolving and integrating new and improved ways of dealing with health issues. The use of ozone is on...
CHALLENGES OF MOBILE
It is nice to be independent of other employees and work alone in a mobile grooming set up. You are on your own time frame and no...
PICKING THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR RESULTS
If you were suffering from a cold, would you take a birth control pill to treat the symptoms? Sounds ridiculous, however, often w...
THE SOLUTION TO POLLUTION IS DILUTION
Often, we go through the routine of cleaning without thinking about what we are accomplishing. The issue with this is we may not ...
TO BE GREAT, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
Searching for a career is never an easy task and grooming is no different, however, there are definite steps you need to take to achiev...
SEBACEOUS ADENITIS
The world is constantly changing and never ceases to surprise me. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that we would go from pure bre...
THE DREADED DESHED
One of the most common questions that pops up on Facebook as well as seminars is “what is the secret or magic bullet...
HIDDEN DANGERS OF THE PET WORLD
Working in the animal industry is extremely rewarding, however, it can come with its fair share of challenges and risks. We are a...
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR REVENUE (FOR THE BEGINNER OR FAINT AT HEART)
Often times, business owners convince themselves that the only strategy to making more money is by raising fees. In reality, that...
YOU CAN’T GET QUALITY CHEAP
Quite often, I hear the question “why are some products significantly more expensive than others?” It does get confusing, because...
