Grooming Masks - Protect Yourself While Caring for Your Pet

Protective masks intended for use during pet grooming processes to shield the wearer from hair, dander, and potential allergens.
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Available at pet supply stores and online retailers.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Masks For Grooming FAQ


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Do pet groomers wear masks?

Wearing a Mask is Essential Most pet groomers don’t wear a mask or face covering while doing their job, but it’s one of the most important tools you can use to keep you safe and healthy. Always wear a close-fitting mask that hugs your face whenever you’re cutting pet hair, combing, or blow-drying.

How to choose a groomer lungs mask?

In buying masks, look for those that consist of a soft cloth, lightweight, moisture-wicking material. This type of mask will keep you cool and comfortable the whole day. Keeping your workspace hygienic and tidy is also a great preventive measure to protect yourself from groomers lungs.

How to choose a grooming mask?

A unique grooming mask consists of a fine gauze material that perfectly blocks dog hair, parasites, dust, and pet dander. Face shields are not a good option as they do not fully protect your face. Use masks instead. In buying masks, look for those that consist of a soft cloth, lightweight, moisture-wicking material.

What should you wear when grooming a dog?

Always wear a close-fitting mask that hugs your face whenever you’re cutting pet hair, combing, or blow-drying. Look for a groomers lung mask made of a fine gauze material so it can filter out those tiny hairs, parasites, dust, and dander that fly through the air.

Should you wear a mask when grooming a dog?

The most immediate way is to wear a mask during dog grooming or cat hair grooming. Make it a habit to wear a close-fitting mask that securely covers your nose and mouth while cutting, combing, or blow-drying the pet’s hair. A unique grooming mask consists of a fine gauze material that perfectly blocks dog hair, parasites, dust, and pet dander.

Are groomers aware of the risks of grooming unmasked?

So, thankfully, groomers are becoming more aware of the risks of grooming unmasked. Groomers Lung is, sadly, a chronic condition, which means it is permanent going forward. The condition affects our lung function and can be very debilitating.

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