Product Description

It is estimated that 65 million cats are ketp as pets in the United States. Many cat owners are unaware of the need to have their pet cats professionally groomed, not only to enhance their beauty but to keep them healthy as well.

In The Cat Grooming Guide, grooming industry expert, Sam Kohl, argues that the cat market is one that groomers should not miss out on. Its vast size and the devotion of cat owners to their pets makes this a very lucrative source of untapped income for the professional groomer. By learning the grooming skills and marketing techniques presented in this book, ever pet stylist can make a significant impact on thier business' bottom line.

With 152 pages, 201 all new illustrations and drawings, the new 2nd Edition of this grooming classic has been rewritten, completely reillustrated and formatted for ease of use while grooming.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #904545 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-27
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• 152 pages

About the Author
Sam Kohl, the former director (1965-2000) of the New York School of Dog Grooming, has been active in all phases of the pet industry since 1949. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of the Pet Industry, the American Dog Groomers Guild, Ltd., and the International Dog Education Association in Japan.

Mr. Kohl judged the very first national dog grooming contest in the United States. He represented the grooming industry on the New York City Board of Education Animal Advisory Commission.

He established the AARONCO Pet Products Company in 1987, designing and manufacturing innovative tools to improve the life of the groomer/stylist.

Other books written by Mr. Kohl include: All About Dog Shows; Boarding Kennel Management; and the grooming industry "bible," The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide, the text used by most grooming schools around the world to train their students.

Customer Reviews

Great info for cat lovers who think cats can't be groomed!
Although I haven't extensively read this book, a copy was shown to me by a cat breeder. I looked up areas that I know are problems for cat owners. My business is grooming cats, and clients always ask the same questions; this book uses many of the techniques that I have used in 9 yrs of grooming cats. nice pictures, too!

Obviously not a cat person
I was extremely disappointed when I got this book, especially considering all the high marks from groomers it received. The drawings (no photo references) are generally pointless and unprofessional. The grooming information is weak and the handling info is basically non-existent. From the viewpoint of a cat lover/owner and cat rescue volunteer, the author should stick to dogs. Unfortunately, this appears to be the only cat grooming guide available at the moment. However, I suggest looking into some good cat behavior books (such as "The cat who cried for help" by Dr. Nicholas Dodman (he also wrote a wonderful book on canine behavior, "The dog who loved too much") or "PetSpeak: Share Your Pet's Secret Language" by the editors of Pets) to help with cat handling. Whether you're a pet owner or professional groomer, knowing how the cat is going to react is vital for your's and the cat's safety.

Informative
I bought the book because I'm wanting to groom my own cats and there's nothing else specific on grooming cats. I don't agree with one reviewer's critique on the artwork, it's just as informative as photos, if not more so and if you appreciate art you'll enjoy the humor that the artist expresses. I think the book's information is very good, I'm sure my cats will not enjoy what I'm going to do to them though.