Pet Grooming Tools
Clippers - ANS-A handheld tool that is electric or battery operated to remove or shorten hair on
certain coats.
Clipper Blades - ANS-Used with clippers to change the length of the hair being cut. The higher
the blade number, the shorter the fur.
Curved Shears - ANS-Similar to normal scissors, used to curl the tip of the fur when cut.
Dryers - ANS-Used to dry the pet's coat after a bath.
De-matting Comb - ANS-Used to remove the mats and tangles in the pet's coat.
Flea Comb - ANS-A handheld tool with very fine teeth, used to collect samples of fleas, lice, or
mites.
Grooming Loop - ANS-Used similar to a collar to keep the animal in place while grooming.
Grooming Post - ANS-Used to hold the animal up and in a standing position to make grooming
more comfortable.
Hemostat - ANS-Instrument similar to scissors used to clamp blood vessels closed or pull hair
from ears.
Nail Trimmers - ANS-Used to clip or shorten the animal's toenails.
Kennel/Cage - ANS-A shelter used to hold an animal or for transportation.
Muzzle - ANS-Used to cover and partly close an animal's mouth t prevent barking or biting.
Nail File - ANS-A tool used to smooth an animal's toenails.
Nail Grinder/Dremel - ANS-Used to smooth the edges of the nails or shorten them.
Pin Brush - ANS-A brush usually saved for growing coats because it is gentle on the fur.
Rubber Curry Brush - ANS-Used to remove dead coat from short haired coat.
Straight Shears - ANS-Handheld like scissors, straight line shears that form a blunt line,
movement should be controlled.
Clippers - ANS-A handheld tool that is electric or battery operated to remove or shorten hair on
certain coats.
Clipper Blades - ANS-Used with clippers to change the length of the hair being cut. The higher
the blade number, the shorter the fur.
Curved Shears - ANS-Similar to normal scissors, used to curl the tip of the fur when cut.
Dryers - ANS-Used to dry the pet's coat after a bath.
De-matting Comb - ANS-Used to remove the mats and tangles in the pet's coat.
Flea Comb - ANS-A handheld tool with very fine teeth, used to collect samples of fleas, lice, or
mites.
Grooming Loop - ANS-Used similar to a collar to keep the animal in place while grooming.
Grooming Post - ANS-Used to hold the animal up and in a standing position to make grooming
more comfortable.
Hemostat - ANS-Instrument similar to scissors used to clamp blood vessels closed or pull hair
from ears.
Nail Trimmers - ANS-Used to clip or shorten the animal's toenails.
Kennel/Cage - ANS-A shelter used to hold an animal or for transportation.
Muzzle - ANS-Used to cover and partly close an animal's mouth t prevent barking or biting.
Nail File - ANS-A tool used to smooth an animal's toenails.
Nail Grinder/Dremel - ANS-Used to smooth the edges of the nails or shorten them.
Pin Brush - ANS-A brush usually saved for growing coats because it is gentle on the fur.
Rubber Curry Brush - ANS-Used to remove dead coat from short haired coat.
Straight Shears - ANS-Handheld like scissors, straight line shears that form a blunt line,
movement should be controlled.
