Taking care of your pet pooch means having to bring him to the vet and the groomer’s on a regular basis. This is especially important if your pet is still young and in need of particular attention. If you happen to be on a budget, however, and want save on grooming costs, you might as well take the time to invest in a few essential grooming tools and learn the ropes of keeping your dog spiffy and well-groomed. The type of grooming tools you will need to purchase will depend on the breed and coat type of your pooch. Below are some of the most common grooming tools dog groomers use.


Items used in the photos are from Pet Express and Dogs and the City. Pet Express branches are located at SM Cubao, SM Hypermart Makati, SM City Masinag, and SM Mall of Asia. Dogs and the City branches are located in Eastwood City, Fort Bonifacio, TriNoma, and SM Mall of Asia.


(Photos by Mike Dee)