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Claws: Confessions of a Cat Groomer

Book • A hilarious read about a professional cat groomer.

An inside look on what it takes to groom cats for a living.

Anita Kelsey shares the most interesting cats she has professionally cared for and groomed in Claws: Confessions of a Professional Cat Groomer.

What is it?

A fun and light read for cat lovers, the 208-page book sheds light on what it truly takes to groom cats. Kelsey shares adorable and funny tales of the domestic cats she’s encountered over the years, as well as the bonds the cats have forged with their respective owners. Buddy the Kitty-Cat Shark and Orlando and the Invisible Performing Mice are examples of the feline personalities you’ll come across in the book.  

Who’s behind it?

A cat groomer with master level certification, author Anita Kelsey is known for grooming aggressive and phobic cats. Kelsey also authored the book, Let’s Talk About Cats: Conversations On Feline Behaviour

How much is it?

On Amazon Australia, the paperback version is available starting at 33.67 AUD. Meanwhile, the Kindle version is sold for 10.11 AUD. The paperback version is sold for 21.95 USD on Amazon US.

*Please note these rates are based on currency conversions at the time of writing this post and may fluctuate.

Why is it awesome for stay-at-home parents?

Cat owners contemplating on grooming their cat or thinking of taking a cat grooming course can get an idea on how tough the career can be. There are even helpful cat grooming sidebars for each chapter called Mog Tips.

Where can I get it?

Order Claws: Confessions of a Professional Cat Groomer through Amazon Australia or Amazon US.

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