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Pet Grooming
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Bathing and
Grooming
animals
demands a dedicated space and
professional equipment. A potentially
messy function for any facility, proper
room setup and tub options can reduce
staff time and increase productivity.
Think about these suggestions for
bathing and grooming areas:
• Consider various sizes of holding
cages for drying animals. Raised
floors aid in drying and reducing
animal resoiling.
• Good ventilation in this area is a
necessity. The system must be able to
control high humidity, maintain a
comfortable, constant temperature
and filter airborne hair.
• Bathing/Grooming areas are potentially
dangerous areas for staff workers. Take
precautions against back injury, animal
bites and slippery floors. Quick and
easy clean-up can help reduce
accidents.
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{Special Thanks...Mary Happy, Julie Schroeder and “Cocoa”, Groomingdales of Lees Summit, Lees Summit,
Missouri for this photo.}