Is it Dangerous for Me to Groom My Cat at Home?

And professional cat groomers will always be around to help you out. For those of you that would like to stretch your time in-between professional grooms out a tad, or even better, for those of you that are hardcore diy-ers, we understand where you’re coming from too! Is it a little scary at first? Sure. But did your parent’s let their fear of you crashing your bike stop them from teaching you how to ride? NO! They strapped a helmet on you to protect that melon of yours and sent you on your way. We’re about to do the same. Continue reading Is it Dangerous for Me to Groom My Cat at Home?

thecharlestoncatgroomerJanuary 6, 2023January 6, 2023Leave a comment

Nail Caps -(Doesn’t sound controversial, right?) Think again.

We are no strangers to controversy- our reels on Instagram regularly generate dozens of negative comments, albeit mostly from youngsters, but the point is nothing really shocks us anymore. We usually know exactly what is going to get people riled up when we decide to do a video or post. Recently, however; we were taken completely off guard when an innocent little video of Whitney … Continue reading Nail Caps -(Doesn’t sound controversial, right?) Think again.

thecharlestoncatgroomerDecember 5, 20224 Comments

Does Every Cat Need Grooming?

It’s not a one time thing. It’s not just an old cat thing. And it’s certainly not just a long-hair cat thing. Every single cat can benefit from regular grooming sessions, whether it is you doing the grooming at home (YES- we love it when people home groom!) or whether you would rather let a professional do the dirty work. Regular grooming removes loose hair to prevent excessive shedding and hairballs, keeps nails from growing into paw pads, and can prevent matting, urinary tract infections, and even litter box issues Continue reading Does Every Cat Need Grooming?

thecharlestoncatgroomerSeptember 2, 2022September 2, 2022Leave a comment

“Which Tools Should I Use to Groom My Cat at Home?”

How does the saying go? ‘There’s more than one way to skin a cat’? While I’d rather not think about the origin of that phrase, we all know what it means. Basically, there’s more than way to go about completing most tasks, and that phrase ironically applies to grooming a cat just as it does skinning one. In this post I’ll tell you what tools we use to professionally groom cats in the salon, and I’ll also give less-costly alternatives that get the job done for those of you at home that don’t want to invest $60 in a comb or $350 for a blow-dryer. Capiche? Let’s get started. Continue reading “Which Tools Should I Use to Groom My Cat at Home?”

thecharlestoncatgroomerJune 17, 2022September 25, 20228 Comments

Why is Cat Grooming So Expensive?

Let’s start with the fact that it’s not easy and no one wants to do it… A client (who shall remain unnamed) told me he had a good idea for a blog post the other day. This gentleman, a regular client, had just taken his two GSD’s in for grooming at a dog salon. His total bill for two large dog grooms was-uh- how do … Continue reading Why is Cat Grooming So Expensive?

thecharlestoncatgroomerMay 13, 2022July 17, 202210 Comments

Do Calming and Behavior Tonics Work for Cats

I’m not a scientist, but I’m going to give you my opinion on it anyway. Take it or leave it. Pet owners are sometimes desperate people. Their unconditional love and affection knows no bounds, but their knowledge of animal behavior and anatomy definitely does. I’m constantly reminded that the average person has no idea how to express their pet’s anal glands, trim their nails, or … Continue reading Do Calming and Behavior Tonics Work for Cats

thecharlestoncatgroomerMarch 18, 2022April 16, 2022Leave a comment

“Do Cats Need Baths?”

Let’s travel back in time together… the year is 1985. Magnum PI is on the television, and your parents have two cats that live outside and have never been to the vet. Amazingly they live to be 17 years old and never have a single problem. That’s how you remember it anyway, but was that really the case? Probably not. Continue reading “Do Cats Need Baths?”

thecharlestoncatgroomerJanuary 12, 2022January 14, 2022Leave a comment

Why is Cat Grooming suddenly “a Thing?”

It’s kind of fascinating, isn’t it? At least that’s the reaction I receive when someone asks me what I do for a living. “That’s a thing?,” has been said to me on multiple occasions. And let’s face it- if you are here reading this right now, then the idea of cat grooming isn’t exactly mainstream yet. Would you have clicked on an article that said …

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thecharlestoncatgroomerNovember 12, 2021November 12, 2021Leave a comment

The Five Worst Cat Products That You Probably have at least one of…

In my opinion, there’s nothing worse than a waste of time or money, so for me this was a kind of dream-assignment. I love calling people out on crappy pet products (and there are a ton!). I’ve probably tried all of them, but would love some suggestions if you have any new ones that I’ve overlooked. These products range from absolutely absurd and completely useless to actually dangerous. Continue reading The Five Worst Cat Products That You Probably have at least one of…

thecharlestoncatgroomerOctober 25, 2021November 4, 20217 Comments

Our Top 5 Favorite Cat Hacks (As Cat Professionals)

Did you know We’ve been working as cat-professional for a combined 30 years? Wow-we’re old! But seriously, unless you are one of our clients, you may not know that before this pretty cool gig working at the only Certified Feline Master Groomer in the Lowcountry, I was a veterinary technician at an only-cats animal hospital with Whitney. This means that along with a pretty impressive … Continue reading Our Top 5 Favorite Cat Hacks (As Cat Professionals)

thecharlestoncatgroomerOctober 15, 2021September 26, 20222 Comments

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