Uncover insightful answers to common questions and relevant topics tailored for both pet professionals and devoted pet owners. Elevate your understanding of pet well-being with these expert-crafted teaching moments from Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM.
25
Aug
YOUNG CONTRACTOR’S STORY
A young student went to carpentry school to learn to build a house. He learned from a carpenter who had also been to school and h...
31
Jul
MONEY IS JUST A TOOL
I am very passionate about business. Not that I love money because money is just a tool. It is a tool, but it is a tool that all...
18
Jul
DESHEDDING
Most groomers dread doing desheds. It is time-consuming, backbreaking, makes a mess, often is a battle with the dog, and typicall...
10
Jul
PICK YOUR MENTORS WELL
We live in a world with tons of information at our fingertips. Our problem is that it may only sometimes be correct or truthful i...
05
Jul
FLEA BITE DERMATITIS PREVENTION
Flea products have made many advancements over the years in their ability to control the population and the infestation of our pets.&nb...
26
Jun
IT IS A PROCESS, NOT JUST A PRODUCT
Occasionally I hear groomers say they used ISB and were not impressed. The reason: they thought it was all about a product. ...
19
Jun
EAR INFECTIONS
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons we see pets in the veterinary industry. Like the skin, our (veterinarian) appro...
12
Jun
ITCHY (PRURITIC) DOGS
With many of the skin issues we fight itching/scratching is a major issue. Itchiness or pruritis (scientific term) is typically due to ...
05
Jun
WHY NOT OVER-THE-COUNTER DIETS FOR SKIN ALLERGIES?
Why is it that if you talk to veterinary dermatologists about skin allergies, they only recommend veterinary prescription diets? ...
30
May
MY DOG’S SKIN WAS GOOD, AND NOW IT IS BAD AGAIN
This is a common comment we hear from groomers and clients. Some will go as far as to blame it on the products not working anymor...
23
May
GROOMING CATS
If we groom cats, it is important to understand the function of the hair and skin. Cat’s protection for the health and well-being...
15
May
DEGREASING FOLLOWED BY GREAT CONDITIONING
Often groomers ask if they can continue using their harsh (including harsh veterinary brands) or degreasing shampoo if they use a great...