by Kimberley York | Aug 18, 2026 | Cat Grooming Advice
“I could never bath my cat. They’d kill me.” I hear this from owners all the time. Usually they’ve tried bathing their cat once at home, it went badly, and nobody has attempted it since. The cat was put straight into a sink or bath, the shower came on, the cat...
by Kimberley York | Jul 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
A little milestone I’d like to share…😻 I’m really pleased to say that Purrs & Paws has officially been approved as a CPD Provider! Education has always been a big part of my career, from working as a teacher, to working in SEN, and even as...
by Kimberley York | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
In June, I travelled to Singapore to attend a 10-day Asian Fusion Grooming Masterclass at PetPat, an intensive training programme designed to develop advanced grooming skills, handling techniques and coat care knowledge. The trip pushed me well outside my comfort...
by Kimberley York | Apr 4, 2026 | Cat Grooming Advice
If you’ve ever thought “it’s just a few knots”, this is what matting can actually turn into. This cat came in with severe matting, also known as pelting, where multiple mats have joined together to form one solid layer over the coat What Is Pelting in Cats? Pelting in...
by Kimberley York | Feb 28, 2026 | Cat Grooming Advice
Don’t cats groom themselves? This is probably the question I get asked more than anything. Along with: “I thought cats clean themselves?”“Cats don’t like water”“Surely they don’t need grooming?” And yes, cats absolutely do lick themselves. They spend a...
by admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve got some really exciting news to share. Next year, I’ll be heading all the way to Singapore to take part in an International Advanced Cat Grooming Masterclass at PetPat Academy! This is a 10-day, hands-on course led by some of the world’s top cat grooming...
by admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
I entered the IPDGA (Irish Professional Dog Groomers Association) Cat Grooming Competition and came 3rd in the Deshedding class and 3rd in the Styled/Clipped class! I’m absolutely over the moon to have placed in both categories, especially as this was an...
