Holiday Grooming 101: Keeping Your Pet Healthy and Happy

Muddy Paws and Hairballs

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In this episode, you’ll hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk—that’s what we called it before we decided to embrace the fur, mess, and mayhem. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place for Muddy Paws and Hairballs—same great content, just with a name that fits! - Amy
The holiday season is approaching fast! In this episode, Amy sits down with Julia Benning, Lead Grooming Advisor for Well Groomed Pets and a Fear-Free Certified Groomer, to dive into everything pet parents need to know for holiday grooming. Julia shares her insights on why grooming is more than just a haircut—it’s crucial for your pet's overall wellness. From prepping your pet for their first grooming experience to managing winter coat care and handling matting issues, Julia provides practical advice for ensuring your furry friends look and feel their best.

Key Topics Covered:

• Preparing for Your Pet's First Grooming Visit: Learn how to make grooming less stressful for new or anxious pets.
• Winter Grooming Tips: Discover how colder weather affects your pet’s coat and skin health, and which grooming products can make a difference.
• Doodle Grooming 101: Get essential advice for managing high-maintenance coats, from matting prevention to choosing the right grooming tools.
• Best Practices for Pet Health and Grooming: Explore how regular grooming can help prevent infections, hotspots, and other common issues in both long- and short-haired breeds.
• Holiday Scheduling Tips: Find out why early booking is crucial and how to plan grooming appointments for a stress-free holiday season.

Don’t wait until the last minute—give your pet the gift of a healthy, happy grooming experience this season! Listen now for expert advice on making every visit to the groomer smooth and enjoyable for both you and your pet.
Be sure to check out the Well Groomed Pets website to see if there's a location near you: https://wellgroomedpets.com/
For a list and links to the products Julia mentioned on the show, go to: https://www.starlightpettalk.com/p/our-favorite-products/
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Rozdziały

1. Preparing Your Pet for Grooming Success (00:00:00)

2. Positive Pet Grooming Preparation Advice (00:04:01)

3. Effective Communication for Pet Grooming Maintenance (00:08:57)

4. Grooming Needs Based on Coat Types (00:15:33)

5. Importance of Professional Pet Grooming (00:21:56)

6. Winter Pet Grooming Tips and Advice (00:31:37)

7. Effective Pet Grooming Product Recommendations (00:39:15)