Cat Grooming Isn’t Chaos: Reading Stress Signals & Grooming With Consent (with Lexie Goldsmith)

Cat grooming has a reputation… and Lexie Goldsmith is here to set the record straight.Jo Wallace is joined by Aussie cat groomer and educator Lexie Goldsmith to talk about what really makes cat grooming successful: understanding stress signals, adapting your approach to the individual cat, and building trust without over-handling. Lexie shares her journey from dog grooming into the cat world, why cats aren’t the “huge challenge” people assume, and how good training helps you spot problems before they become emergencies.They dive into the big topics cat groomers need to know—when to refer to a vet, what to look out for in senior cats, how pain (especially arthritis) can show up as “spicy” behaviour, and why a gentle bath and blow-dry can sometimes be kinder than shaving. Plus: licky treats, LickiMats, Feliway, owner-assisted first grooms, and the truth about deshedding being one of the most satisfying parts of the job.Lexie also introduces her new cat grooming education programme—created to raise standards, increase access to trained cat groomers, and reduce the need for sedated grooms at the vet.Find Lexie's Courses hereRead Lexie's blog here.If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast.As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.petpassiontoprofit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠