Identification should include

• required PPE
• manufacturer guidelines
• safety precautions, including proper handling, storage, and the cleaning and sanitizing of tools after use.

Identification may also include the use of grooming tools such as brushes, combs, clippers, grinders, and nail trimmers appropriate for various coat types and species.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How might improper sanitizing lead to the spread of diseases or parasites?
• What grooming tools can produce cuts on a pet? How can cuts be avoided?
• How can using the wrong brush lead to brush burn?
• Why is it important to clean and disinfect grooming tools?
• What are the appropriate methods for disinfecting grooming tools?
• Why is it important to always check the animal’s skin when brushing out? What might be found besides fleas and ticks?