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Coughed Up
24 ShortsQuick takes we couldn’t keep down.
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National Cat Day Is About Adoption. Nobody Mentions the Coat You're Adopting.
October 29 celebrates bringing a cat home. The coat they arrive in has a history you weren't given.
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The Halloween Costume Lasted Four Minutes. The Mats Will Outlast It.
Even a costume your cat wore for one photo can leave a coat that needs more than a brush.
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The Furnace Kicked On. Your Cat's Coat Felt It First.
Central heating has a grooming opinion, and your cat is the one paying for it in flakes and crackles.
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You Know Every Cat Coat Red Flag. Here's What 'Fine' Actually Looks Like.
Every list of warning signs assumes you already know what normal feels like. Most owners don't — they've just never had a reason to check.
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Your Cat's Fall Shed Has a Tipping Point. Here's How to Spot It.
There's shedding you can brush through, and shedding that's already won. The difference is easier to spot than you'd think.
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Fleas Didn't Get the Memo That Summer's Over
Your cat's coat is about to get a lot thicker. Fleas consider that outstanding news.
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1Grooming TipsWinter Cat Grooming: Nothing Looks Wrong Until February2Grooming TipsGrooming Your Cat Before Boarding: A Two-Week Plan3Pricing & CostsCat Grooming in Canada: Finding Someone Who Takes Cats4Cat HealthYour Groomer Found Fleas. Now What?5Pricing & CostsCat Groomer Deposits and Cancellation Fees, Explained6How-To GuidesWhat a Cat Groomer's Photos Actually Tell You7Cat HealthGrooming a Cat With a Health Condition: What to Say8Grooming TipsCat Grooming in an Apartment: What Actually Changes9Grooming TipsNail Caps for Cats: Who Applies Them, and How Long10Grooming TipsCat-Only vs. Mixed Salons: What Your Cat Notices
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Matted Fur
8 ReadsWhen your cat looks like a sweater that lost a fight.
Matted Fur11 min
'The Only Option Is a Lion Cut': Should You Get a Second Opinion?
Matted Fur13 min
Your Cat's Matted Belly Is a Pain Signal, Not Neglect
Matted Fur12 min
How Long Until the Mats Come Back?
Matted Fur13 min
Don't Cut Your Cat's Mats Out With Scissors
Matted Fur12 min
The Lion Cut Decision: Cost, Regrowth, and Is It Worth It
Matted Fur10 min
Matted Cat? Here's When You Need a Professional Groomer (And What to Do Right Now)
Matted Fur5 min
Why Is My Persian Cat's Fur Always Matted? (And How to Actually Fix It)
Matted FurPillar10 min
My Cat Has Matted Fur — What Now?
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Pricing & Costs
7 ReadsWhat it costs and why it’s worth it.
Pricing & Costs12 min
Cat Grooming in Canada: Finding Someone Who Takes Cats
Pricing & Costs9 min
Cat Groomer Deposits and Cancellation Fees, Explained
Pricing & Costs9 min
Cat Grooming Cost by City: 5 Metros Compared
Pricing & Costs10 min
What Cat Grooming Actually Costs (and Why the Range Is So Wide)
Pricing & Costs7 min
Price Shock: Why Cat Grooming Costs So Much
Pricing & Costs10 min
Cat Grooming Costs by Breed: What You'll Actually Pay
Pricing & CostsPillar9 min
Cat Grooming Prices in 2026: Complete Cost Guide
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Grooming Tips
41 ReadsReal-world tips from cat parents who’ve been there.
Grooming Tips10 min
Winter Cat Grooming: Nothing Looks Wrong Until February
Grooming Tips10 min
Grooming Your Cat Before Boarding: A Two-Week Plan
Grooming Tips13 min
Cat Grooming in an Apartment: What Actually Changes
Grooming Tips10 min
Nail Caps for Cats: Who Applies Them, and How Long
Grooming Tips11 min
Cat-Only vs. Mixed Salons: What Your Cat Notices
Grooming Tips8 min
Hey-brother 72.8" vs. Globlazer 53" Cat Tree: How Tall a Tower Does Your Cat Actually Need?
Grooming Tips7 min
Best Cat Carrier After Your Cat Exploded in the Cheap One on the Way to the Vet
Grooming Tips9 min
SturdiBag Pro vs. Sleepypod Air: The Carriers That Fit Under the Seat Without Folding Your Cat in Half
Grooming Tips9 min
Fall Cat Grooming: Your Cat Sheds More Now, Not Less
Grooming Tips11 min
Cat Sanitary Trims: What They Are and Who Needs One
Grooming Tips10 min
Yes, Cat Groomers Exist. Here's What They Actually Do
Grooming Tips10 min
Professional Cat Grooming vs. DIY: A Task-by-Task Decision Guide
Grooming Tips9 min
Cat Ear Cleaning: When You Should, How to Do It, and When to Stop
Grooming Tips10 min
What to Know Before Booking Your Cat at a Chain Salon
Grooming Tips11 min
Take Your Cat to Work Day: Get Your Cat Actually Ready
Grooming Tips13 min
What Happens at Your Cat's First Grooming Appointment
Grooming TipsPillar12 min
Do Cats Actually Need a Professional Groomer?
Grooming Tips10 min
Cat Grooming Ingredients: What's Safe, What Isn't
Grooming Tips11 min
Summer Cat Grooming: Your Season Survival Guide
Grooming Tips8 min
Chain vs. Independent Cat Groomers: Which Is Right for Your Cat?
Grooming Tips5 min
Post-Vacation Cat Grooming: What Boarding Facilities Miss
Grooming Tips9 min
My Cat Hates Being Brushed: A Step-by-Step Desensitization Plan
Grooming Tips7 min
When Your Cat Treats Nail Trimming Like a Personal Betrayal (How to Actually Get It Done)
Grooming Tips8 min
How to Bathe a Cat Without Getting Shredded: A Step-by-Step Guide
Grooming Tips7 min
Should You Shave Your Cat in the Summer? (Probably Not — Here's Why)
Grooming Tips7 min
What Not to Use on Cats: A Friendly Guide to Avoiding Grooming Disasters
Grooming Tips10 min
Spring Cat Grooming: 8 Essential Tips to Prepare Your Cat for Warmer Weather
Grooming Tips9 min
Cat Nail Trimming: The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Cat's Claws Healthy
Grooming Tips7 min
Mother's Day Gifts for Cat Moms: Grooming Packages They'll Actually Love
Grooming Tips8 min
Wedding Season: How to Get Your Cat Photo-Ready for the Big Day
Grooming Tips8 min
De-Shedding Treatments for Cats Explained: What They Are, What They Cost, and Whether Your Cat Needs One
Grooming Tips9 min
Mobile vs. Salon Cat Grooming: Which Is Better for Your Cat?
Grooming Tips8 min
Kitten First Grooming: How to Prepare for a Lifetime of Easy Care
Grooming Tips9 min
Cat Grooming Certification & Training: Complete Guide to CFMG & More
Grooming Tips9 min
Questions to Ask Before Your First Cat Grooming Appointment
Grooming Tips11 min
The Ultimate Guide to Cat Nail Clippers: How to Choose the Right Tool
Grooming Tips9 min
Lion Cuts, Belly Shaves, and Sanitary Trims: What Those Terms Actually Mean for Your Cat
Grooming Tips7 min
Short-Hair Cats Need Grooming Too: Hidden Problems Under a 'Low-Maintenance' Coat
Grooming Tips7 min
Waterless vs. Traditional Cat Bathing: Full Comparison
Grooming Tips9 min
Professional Cat Grooming vs. At-Home Bathing: Full Comparison
Grooming Tips7 min
How to Groom Your Cat at Home: A Complete Guide
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Cat Health
26 ReadsSpotting trouble before it gets serious.
Cat Health11 min
Your Groomer Found Fleas. Now What?
Cat Health14 min
Grooming a Cat With a Health Condition: What to Say
Cat Health13 min
Clipper Burn on Cats: What's Normal and What Isn't
Cat Health8 min
Cat Dandruff: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
Cat Health10 min
Cat Grooming Is Healthcare, Not a Luxury
Cat Health10 min
Cat Fleas: How Grooming Catches Them Early
Cat Health9 min
Cat Hairballs: What Causes Them, What Helps, and When to See a Vet
Cat Health10 min
Cat Shedding: When It's Normal, When to Worry
Cat Health11 min
Why Is My Cat Grooming So Much?
Cat Health9 min
Your Cat Groomer Might Spot a Health Issue Before You Do
Cat Health7 min
Why Is My Cat's Fur Greasy or Flaky? Causes, Fixes, and When to Worry
Cat Health8 min
Is Your Cat Dramatic, Terrified, or Actually Hurt? How to Tell During Grooming
Cat Health7 min
Grooming a Cat With Sensitive Skin: How to Keep Things Calm, Gentle, and Not a Disaster
Cat Health7 min
Grooming Cats With Dental Pain: Why Your Cat Is Acting Weird and What to Do About It
Cat Health8 min
Sedating Your Cat for Grooming: When It's Really Needed (And When It's Not)
Cat Health11 min
How to Get an Aggressive or Fearful Cat Groomed
Cat Health5 min
Grooming Your Cat When You're Allergic (Yes, You Can Make It Work)
Cat Health5 min
Is Your Cat Secretly Allergic? Signs to Watch for During Grooming
Cat Health9 min
Cat Parent Scams: How to Spot a Sketchy Groomer (Or Sketchy Anything) Before It Costs You
Cat Health9 min
Grooming Your Overweight Cat: A Complete Guide
Cat Health8 min
What Cat Groomers Check During Grooming: Health Signs They Spot
Cat Health9 min
5 Signs Your Cat's Coat Is Asking for Help (And What to Do About It)
Cat Health10 min
Stress-Free Grooming for Anxious Cats: Tips That Actually Work
Cat Health8 min
Hairball Prevention: How Grooming Stops Hairballs
Cat HealthPillar9 min
Cat Coat & Skin Health: How Grooming Keeps Your Cat Healthy
Cat Health5 min
8 Signs Your Cat Needs Professional Grooming
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How-To Guides
15 ReadsStep-by-step for cat parents who like a plan.
How-To Guides12 min
What a Cat Groomer's Photos Actually Tell You
How-To Guides15 min
Litter-Robot 4 vs the Cheap Amazon Clones: What Actually Happens After Month Two
How-To Guides10 min
Why It's So Hard to Find a Cat Groomer
How-To Guides11 min
New Kitten Checklist: What You Actually Need in the First 30 Days
How-To Guides9 min
Do Indoor Cats Need Grooming? Yes. Here's Why.
How-To GuidesPillar10 min
New Cat Owner's Guide to Professional Grooming
How-To Guides7 min
Weekly and Monthly Cat Grooming Checklist for Busy Pet Parents (Printable)
How-To Guides11 min
Spring Break Cat Care: How to Travel Without Your Cat (and Not Feel Guilty)
How-To Guides11 min
Travel Prep Grooming: How to Get Your Cat Ready Before a Trip
How-To Guides9 min
Best Cat Brushes for Long & Short Hair: Expert Picks by Coat Type
How-To Guides8 min
At-Home Cat Grooming Between Professional Visits
How-To Guides12 min
How to Find the Best Cat Groomer Near You | 2026 Guide
How-To Guides11 min
What Makes a Great Cat Groomer? Signs of the Best | 2026
How-To Guides6 min
How Often Should You Groom Your Cat? Expert Guide by Coat Type
How-To Guides9 min
Cat Grooming Services Explained: What's Included & What to Expect
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Breed Care
23 ReadsBecause not all cats need the same routine.
Breed Care11 min
Cat Grooming Schedule by Breed: The Complete Reference
Breed Care11 min
Hypoallergenic Cats: What's Actually Real and What Isn't
Breed Care12 min
11 Cat Breeds That Don't Shed (Much): The Honest Guide
Breed Care13 min
Grooming a Maine Coon: What the Cat Will Actually Tolerate
Breed Care15 min
The Persian Cat At-Home Grooming Routine
Breed Care10 min
Birman Cat Grooming: What That Silky Coat Actually Needs
Breed Care11 min
Exotic Shorthair Grooming Guide
Breed Care11 min
Himalayan Cat Grooming: What Owners Need to Know
Breed Care11 min
Turkish Angora Grooming: Easier Than You Think
Breed Care11 min
Maine Coon Grooming Guide: Caring for the King's Coat
Breed Care10 min
Sphynx Cat Grooming: Why Hairless Doesn't Mean Hands-Off
Breed CarePillar10 min
Cat Grooming by Breed: The Complete Guide by Coat Type
Breed Care5 min
Do Bengal Cats Need to Be Groomed? (Short Answer: Yes, But Not How You Think)
Breed Care5 min
British Shorthair Grooming: The Low-Maintenance Breed That Still Needs You
Breed Care5 min
Devon Rex Grooming: Why Less Is More for This Curly Coat
Breed Care5 min
Spring Shedding Season: Your Maine Coon Grooming Survival Guide
Breed Care5 min
Maine Coon vs Persian Grooming: Which Is Actually Harder?
Breed Care5 min
Norwegian Forest Cat Grooming: How to Handle That Waterproof Double Coat
Breed Care5 min
How Often Should You Groom a Ragdoll Cat? (The Honest Answer)
Breed Care5 min
Scottish Fold Grooming: Don't Forget the Ears
Breed Care5 min
Siamese Cat Grooming: Why the Easiest Coat Still Has Challenges
Breed Care5 min
Siberian Cat Grooming: Triple Coat Care Without the Matting
Breed Care5 min
Sphynx Cat Skin Care: The Weekly Routine Every Owner Needs
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Senior Cats
7 ReadsGentle care for cats who’ve earned the easy life.
Senior Cats11 min
Mobile or Salon for a Cat Over 12: How to Decide
Senior Cats13 min
Your Groomer Found a Lump on Your Senior Cat. Now What?
Senior Cats13 min
Senior Cat Grooming: How Often, and What Changes at 12
Senior Cats15 min
Senior Cat Greasy Coat: Groomer, Vet, or Both?
Senior Cats9 min
Why Has My Cat Given Up on Basic Hygiene? A Guide to Senior Cats Who've Retired from Grooming
Senior Cats9 min
How to Brush an Arthritic Senior Cat Without Hurting Them
Senior CatsPillar10 min
Senior Cat Grooming Myths That Put Older Cats at Risk
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Behavior & Stress
6 ReadsReading the room when your cat won’t.
Behavior & Stress12 min
Grooming Multiple Cats Without Starting a War
Behavior & Stress12 min
Split Grooms: Why Two Visits, and What You Pay
Behavior & Stress14 min
When Your Cat Needs a Vet, Not a Groomer
Behavior & Stress13 min
Cat Carrier Training: A Two-Week Plan for Groom Day
Behavior & StressPillar11 min
Grooming the Anxious Cat
Behavior & Stress10 min
Why Your Cat Acts Weird After Grooming
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