Grooming Guides

Puppy and kitten next to a lick mat with peanut butter and yogurt
How to Use a Lick Mat to Make Grooming (and Baths) Easier
A lick mat is one of the simplest tricks for nervous pets. Here's what to put on it, where to stick it, and how to make it last through a... Read more...
The At-Home Grooming Checklist: 7 Essentials Every Dog and Cat Owner Needs - PawSheen
The At-Home Grooming Checklist: 7 Essentials Every Dog and Cat Owner Needs
You don't need a salon at home. These seven things cover most everyday grooming for dogs and cats, plus a few you can safely skip. Read more...
Winter Paw Care: How to Protect Your Dog's Paws From Salt, Snow and Ice - PawSheen
Winter Paw Care: How to Protect Your Dog's Paws From Salt, Snow and Ice
Road salt, ice and packed snow are rough on paws. A two-minute routine after each walk keeps your dog's paws in good shape, and your floors clean. Read more...
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? A Simple Guide by Coat Type - PawSheen
How Often Should You Groom Your Dog? A Simple Guide by Coat Type
A Lab and a Shih Tzu both need grooming, but not remotely the same amount. Find your dog's coat type and the schedule pretty much writes itself. Read more...
Quiet Dog Clippers: What to Look For (and Why Noise Matters) - PawSheen
Quiet Dog Clippers: What to Look For (and Why Noise Matters)
For a lot of dogs, it's not the haircut they're scared of. It's the buzz. Here's what to look for in quiet clippers for at-home grooming. Read more...
How to Brush a Cat Who Hates Being Brushed - PawSheen
How to Brush a Cat Who Hates Being Brushed
Hissing, swatting, the full escape act. If your cat treats the brush like an enemy, this slow, patient approach can change their mind. Read more...
Cat Shedding Everywhere? 9 Ways to Reduce Fur Around the House - PawSheen
Cat Shedding Everywhere? 9 Ways to Reduce Fur Around the House
Cat hair on the couch, on your black jeans, somehow in your coffee. You'll never get it to zero, but you can catch most of it before it spreads. Read more...
How to Stop Muddy Paw Prints and Litter Tracking for Good - PawSheen
How to Stop Muddy Paw Prints and Litter Tracking for Good
You mop on Saturday, and by Sunday there's a trail of paw prints to the couch. Here's how to catch the mess in the first few steps. Read more...
How to Trim Your Pet's Nails at Home (Without the Stress) - PawSheen
How to Trim Your Pet's Nails at Home (Without the Stress)
Nail trims are the grooming job everyone puts off. Here's how to do it at home without a wrestling match, and what to do if you hit the quick. Read more...
How to Groom a Dog That Hates Grooming: 7 Calm Tips - PawSheen
How to Groom a Dog That Hates Grooming: 7 Calm Tips
Some dogs see the clippers and act like you're holding a snake. Here's how to break grooming into steps so small your dog barely notices. Read more...