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SynergyLabs, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based manufacturer of pet grooming products and OTC pharmaceuticals, has continued to donate supplies to aid Oklahoma animal shelters that are still overwhelmed with the amount of stray animals in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes. (Photo by Gene Blevins/ZUMAPRESS.COM) “As days go by, Oklahoma and its surrounding areas continue to need our help,” said SynergyLabs CEO Richard Ticktin.
SmartPractice, Inc., has introduced an all-in-one Healthy Pet Hygiene Starter Kit, giving pet grooming salons the opportunity to both promote basic good hygiene and boost sales. The kit contains 2-oz.
The Cardinal Crystal Grooming Achievement Awards will celebrate its 25-year history of honoring the industry’s standout groomers at this year's Groomers SuperShow at SuperZoo in Las Vegas.
Wondercide LLC, a manufacturer of natural and organic pest control products for pets and people, has donated its EVOLV flea and tick control products to help 300 four-legged victims of the Oklahoma tornado. The donation was made to the Animal Resource Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., which, according to the company, is serving as the only temporary shelter for lost and harmed animals affected by the twister.
Fetch…for pets! is launching a line of natural pet care products in a licensing partnership with Burt's Bees Licensing, LLC, a company known for its earth-friendly, natural health and beauty-care products for humans. Burt's Bees Natural Pet Care line includes a range of natural grooming and oral care products specially formulated for dogs.
Innovacyn, makers of Vetericyn animal wound and skin-care products, has launched an animal-rescue makeover competition that will allow groomers to compete for a chance to win more than $2,000 in prizes while working for a good cause—finding homes for shelter pets. Participating groomers will partner with a rescue/shelter organization and perform a grooming makeover on an animal available for adoption. Groomers can enter as many animals as they want.
The Professional Animal Division of the Wahl Clipper Corporation has pledged its support of a dock diving team based in the company’s home-turf of Sterling, Ill. Wahl will sponsor Team Fletcher, providing funding and products to support the team’s goal of making it to the World Championships. “Wahl Clipper Corporation is pleased to sponsor Team Fletcher,” said Helen Cox, marketing manager for Wahl Professional Animal. “Fletcher is an award-winning local celebrity, traveling throughout the U.S.
Groomers in search of both innovative new products and tried-and-true favorites flocked to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in New Jersey this past weekend for Intergroom 2013.The trade show, which attracts manufacturers from all over the country to showcase their wares, kicked off on Saturday, April 20, and offered attendees three-days worth of opportunities to meet with suppliers face to face and to stock up on much-needed supplies, tools and accessories.While many attendees sought to renew their usual supply, manufacturers were nonetheless armed with a ton of enticing new of
Intergroom 2013 kicks off Saturday, April 20, at the Meadowland Exposition Center, in Secaucus, N.J,, continuing a 32-year tradition of giving grooming professionals access to the latest products on the market, as well as offering a full spectrum of educational classes.
Bayer HealthCare Animal Health Division has debuted Seresto, an eight-month tick and flea prevention collar.Seresto features sustained-release technology that continually releases small amounts of the active ingredients—imidacloprid and flumethrin—from the collar to the hair and skin of the animal. According to the company, the collar kills fleas within 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours after initial application. "With Seresto, we give consumers a new alternative to spot-on topical flea and tick, and oral flea prevention," said Ian Spinks, president and general manager.
Opening up a full-scale, brick-and-mortar pet grooming salon can be daunting. The challenges range from having to secure a location to buying equipment and supplies to finding reliable employees.
It is no longer a forgone conclusion that people will leave their pets at home or in a kennel when they hit the road for vacation. Pet owners are increasingly traveling with their pets. In fact, many tourist-bound destinations and businesses—such as hotels and even restaurants—are opening their doors to pets. But while this is good news for many pet owners and their companion animals, travelers need to be aware of the precautions they should take to keep pets safe this summer.
Inspired by stories of people searching through rubble for their pets in the wake of the Oklahoma tornado, two Branford, Conn., pet grooming entrepreneurs have launched a drive to collect pet food, toys, bowls and other supplies to donate to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter. Angel Paws Dog Grooming and Spa owner Colleen Hainsworth—who is running the drive with Michelle Cicarella, owner of Lucky Dog Grooming—says they are collecting donated goods through noon on Saturday.
Mobile grooming is certainly not a new trend. For years, it has served as a mutually beneficial way for groomers to deliver their services quite literally to customers’ front doors. So, what happens when the customer’s front door is 200 above the ground? Taria Avery, owner of Philadelphia-based Avery’s Mobile Pet Spa, seems to have cracked that particular nut. Completely undaunted by Philly’s vertical geography, Avery is carving herself a niche among residents of high-rise luxury condominiums in her area.
There’s Honey Boo Boo, Snooki, NeNe Leakes, Russell Hantz and, of course, that unavoidable clan fronted most notably by the ubiquitous Kim Kardashian. Such is the state of the world today that the most famous TV stars have become so by being themselves—at least, supposedly. But an article that has popped up on several websites recently said the true darlings of reality TV today are smallbusinesses.
One of the grooming industry’s own is making quite a splash these days. Celebrity groomer Jorge Bendersky, also known for his association with Forever Stainless Steel, is creating buzz with his body art for pooches. Several media outlets have picked up on a story about Bendersky and his designer pet “tattoo” service that is catching on with his upscale New York City clients, and it has got people talking.
Kids and pets—they go together like peanut butter and jelly, like Laurel and Hardy, like milk and honey. So much so, that there is even a holiday to commemorate the special relationship between children and animals—April 26 is National Kids and Pets Day. While this may be intuitive to most in the pet industry, the evidence of this link continues to be validated by bonafide researchers who are empirically proving what many have always known in their hearts. News stories are popping up fairly frequently on how pets can help children in many ways.
The countdown has begun. In just one week, groomers from all over the world will converge at New Jersey’s Meadowland Exposition Center to dazzle attendees and competition judges with their fierce technical skills and creative brilliance in the 2013 Intergroom Competitions.
Groomers will compete in a variety of classes and will seek to snag one of many high honors, including Groomer of the Year, International Groomer of the Year and Rising Star of the Year. Competitors will also showcase their talents in the Extreme Makeover, Creative Challenge and Feline Fantasy competitions.
We would like to say it was on purpose, but it just happened to work out nicely that our April/May issue cover cat is donning an orange towel. And if you don’t know why that is such a cool thing, for shame.Orange is the official color of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and the organization is calling on its supporters to “Go Orange for Animals” this month to raise awareness about animal cruelty in honor of National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.
We just wrapped up the cover story for the April/May issue of Grooming Business, and the interviews we conducted revealed some interesting trends in the cat grooming industry.It should not be news to anyone in the pet industry that cats have typically received little attention from groomers, particularly in contrast to dogs, who are often the darlings of the grooming world.
Events Calendar
Jun 20 2013-Jun 23 2013
PetQuest
Roberts Conference Centre
Wilmington, Ohio
(717) 691-3388
Jul 23 2013-Jul 25 2013
Groomer Supershow at SuperZoo
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nev.
(626) 447-2222 x 137
Aug 14 2013-Aug 19 2013
All American Grooming Show
Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel
Chicago, Ill.
(847) 364-4547
Sep 19 2013-Sep 22 2013
Groom Expo
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Hershey, Pa.
(717) 691-3388
Sep 20 2013-Sep 22 2013
Backer Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Ill.
(312) 578-1818
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