22 | Pet Grooming

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Pet Grooming"

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SEWT Team
October 16, 2025

“Pet grooming” is an important part of keeping animals healthy, clean, and happy. As an ESL learner, knowing how to talk about grooming routines like brushing, bathing, or nail trimming, can help you when caring for pets, visiting a groomer, or talking with vets and pet owners. Today’s vocabulary will help you describe your pet care habits clearly and confidently. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Brush (Verb / Noun): To smooth or clean fur or hair using a tool with bristles.

  2. Trim (Verb): To cut something slightly, especially to keep it neat.

  3. Fur (Noun): The thick hair that covers the bodies of most animals.

  4. Shampoo (Noun / Verb): A product used to wash hair or fur; also, the act of washing it.

  5. Groomer (Noun): A person who professionally cleans and styles animals.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Brush

    • I brush my dog every day to reduce shedding.

    • Use a soft brush for short-haired pets.

    • She bought a new brush for her kitten’s grooming.

  2. Trim

    • I need to trim my cat’s claws this weekend.

    • The groomer trimmed the hair around the puppy’s eyes.

    • You should trim their nails regularly to avoid scratching.

  3. Fur

    • My dog’s fur gets tangled if I don’t brush it.

    • There’s fur all over the couch after he sheds.

    • Her cat has soft gray fur.

  4. Shampoo

    • We used pet shampoo during his bath.

    • Don’t use human shampoo on dogs.

    • I shampooed my dog after his walk in the mud.

  5. Groomer

    • I took my dog to the groomer for a haircut.

    • The groomer clipped her nails and brushed out her coat.

    • Some groomers also offer pet spa services.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Taking care of my dog’s fur is a big part of our routine. I brush him every morning to remove loose hair and keep his coat soft. Once a month, I give him a bath using pet-safe shampoo, and I sometimes take him to a groomer for a full cleaning. They always trim his nails and tidy up the fur around his paws. Keeping up with regular pet grooming not only makes him look good, but also keeps him healthy and comfortable.