If you like pet grooming, whether for making your own pets pretty or if it’s your career, chances are you own a good pair of pet grooming shears. But of those scissors are the only tool in your fur-trimming bag of tools, you’re missing out on some useful tools that can make your job of trimming a pet easier. When you want to have a little more flexibility in what you can do with a coat of fur, some specialized pet grooming shears will be a big help. By purchasing and using these tools as part of your pet grooming routine, you will be able to achieve more professional results than with just a pair of straight shears.

Electric Shears

A good pair of electric pet grooming shears will make a big difference in the amount of time you spend trimming a pet, particularly ones with heavy coats or pets that have not been groomed in a while. These particular pet grooming shears are just like the electric shears you see in a normal salon, complete with different sized attachments so you can cut fur down to a set length. The big advantage to these is the speed that they bring to the grooming process, trimming fur down to a more manageable length before you go in with your traditional pet grooming shears. In addition to speed, these clippers are fairly safe to use, since with proper use they will never cut skin. When making your purchase, be sure to buy electric shears made for pet grooming specifically. Keep in mind that though they look similar to regular electric shears, they are made for a pet’s fur rather than human hair.

Thinning Shears

Thinning shears for pet grooming are also a great tool when used properly. The purpose of these strange shears, which appear to have irregular teeth, is to trim some hairs short while leaving others longer. These are particularly good for pets with thick coats of fur that could use a reduction in some of that fur volume. It’s important to take care when using these, since using them without enough care can lead to fur that’s too thin. The trick is to use it just enough to reduce the volume without sacrificing the look that you’re going for. If you use these pet grooming shears properly, the pet’s look shouldn’t change much while leaving its coat airier.

As with purchasing the electric shears, look for a pair advertised specifically for pet grooming. Do not skimp out on quality with either these or the electric shears, and you will end up with a pair of shears that will last you a long time. With a little practice and the proper tools, you too can learn to use a wider range of shears for pet grooming and start giving your pets a professional cut.