What Problems are Currently Occurring in Pet Grooming Shops?

Most small and medium-sized pet shops still use simple stainless steel bath tubs and cheap plastic bath basins, which are the core source of frequent complaints. Stainless steel conducts heat quickly, and in autumn and winter when the water temperature is low, the tub becomes icy cold. Cats and dogs are easily startled and struggle upon contact, and puppies and short-haired sensitive pets may even exhibit stress symptoms such as trembling and incontinence, lengthening the bathing time for each animal and directly limiting the number of orders a shop can handle during peak periods. The hard, smooth metal inner walls make it easy for pets to slip and fall when struggling, and the sharp welded edges pose a risk of skin scratches. Cheap plastic bath tubs, due to prolonged contact with shampoo and disinfectant, will gradually age and crack, leading to leaks. The constantly wet and slippery floor in the bathing area increases the probability of pets and groomers slipping and falling.

These traditional bath tubs lack cushioning structures. During the bathing of large dogs, they shake violently, and the thin base cannot stabilize the entire machine, posing a risk of tipping over in severe cases. Many stores choose non-standard, simplified models to save costs, lacking hair filtration equipment. Fallen hair is directly flushed into the drain, requiring beauticians to spend more than half an hour unclogging the drain after closing each day, increasing manpower consumption and reducing the effective operating time of the store.

Industry research shows that over 70% of long-term groomers suffer from lumbar muscle strain and neck and shoulder pain, stemming from the unreasonable height of traditional bath tubs. Affordable bath tubs on the market are generally too low, requiring groomers to continuously bend over to scrub and rinse throughout the entire grooming process. This repetitive bending motion, lasting over 4 hours daily, accumulates and causes irreversible lumbar damage, leading to high staff turnover rates. Furthermore, these simple bath tubs lack a stable base; when placed on the ground, water movement causes the machine to shift, requiring groomers to exert extra force to hold the pet steady, further increasing physical strain.

Most self-built and simple bath tubs are not designed according to the pet's standing height. Grooming small dogs requires squatting, while grooming large dogs requires raising the arms. These alternating postures exacerbate neck and shoulder fatigue, making recruitment and retention increasingly difficult and leading to rising labor costs year after year.

Low-priced plastic and thin stainless steel bath tubs have short lifespans. Plastic tubs deform and leak after 2-5 years, while thin stainless steel welds rust and leak due to prolonged exposure to moisture. Frequent equipment replacement cycles and frequent purchases of new tubs increase hardware costs. Non-standard equipment has poor compatibility with accessories; damaged filters and drain hoses require long replenishment times, leading to shutdowns at bathing stations, order backlogs during peak periods, customer complaints, and lost repeat customers.

Ordinary bath tubs lack a completely sealed inner tank, allowing shampoo foam and pet oil to accumulate in the seams, fostering bacteria and fungi. Stores need to invest heavily in disinfection supplies and cleaning time. Even frequent disinfection cannot completely remove grime from the seams, posing a risk of cross-infection of skin diseases in pets. In the event of skin problems and disputes, stores will be liable for after-sales compensation losses.

Traditional bath tubs only have basic drain outlets and lack dedicated hair filtration devices. Large amounts of pet hair accumulate and clog the pipes, causing slow drainage and longer bathing intervals, or even complete blockage requiring work stoppages for unblocking. Furthermore, the drainage pipes are not compatible with standard tubs; older stores and small shops often have unique drainage layouts that are incompatible with conventional tubs, requiring additional construction costs for pipe modifications.

Simple bath tubs lack standardized supporting frames and can only be placed directly on the floor, occupying limited space in the bathing and grooming areas. Small community pet shops cannot rationally plan the bathing, drying, and grooming zones, resulting in crowded equipment, chaotic workflow, and further reduced bathing and grooming efficiency.